Harriet Martineau: Economist as Storyteller and Traveler
Abstract
Although Harriet Martineau is underappreciated today, she was extremely influential in her own time—successfully reaching a wide popular audience with her monthly serials, published under the umbrella title Illustrations of Political Economy. This essay highlights her investigations and writings that clearly exposed the terrible consequences of American slavery—especially its violence and sexual abuse.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2023
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Recommended Citation
Peart, S. J., & Levy, D. (2023). Harriet Martineau: Economist as storyteller and traveler. The Independent Review, 28(2).
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