Sense, Sensibility & Social Stratification
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Sense, Sensibility & Social Stratification

Reading Jane Austen through an Anthropological Lens

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eBook - ePub

Sense, Sensibility & Social Stratification

Reading Jane Austen through an Anthropological Lens

About this book

Dive into the captivating world of Jane Austen's novels from a fresh and innovative perspective in 'Sense, Sensibility, and Social Stratification'. This work explores the intricate connections between wealth, power, and social status through Austen's keen observations of human behaviour. Unveiling the hidden economic dimensions of Austen's narratives, this groundbreaking book uncovers the complex interplay between economic transactions, social hierarchies and personal agency. From the constraints faced by women in a patriarchal society to the impact of materialism and consumer culture, this engaging analysis connects Austen's timeless works to contemporary economic anthropology. Discover a new understanding of Austen's world and its relevance to our own in this captivating exploration.

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Information

Publisher
Brown Dog Books
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9781839527036
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Sociology
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter 1 The Economic Concept of Jane Austen’s World
  6. Chapter 2 Money, Marriage, and Social Status in Austen’s Novels
  7. Chapter 3 Domestic Economy in Austen’s Novels: Production, Consumption, and Gender
  8. Chapter 4 The Market and the Moral Economy in Austen’s Novels
  9. Chapter 5 Economic Disruption and Adaptation in Austen’s Novels
  10. Chapter 6 Austen’s Legacy: Economic Anthropology and the Study of Literature