Sense, sensibility and social stratification : reading Jane Austen through an anthropological lens / Gabrielle Wong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wong, Gabrielle, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social stratification.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (66 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wick, England : Brown Dog Books, [2023]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Chapter 1 The Economic Concept of Jane Austen’s World

Section 1: The Market Revolution and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism

Section 2: Social Class and the Economic Order

Chapter 2 Money, Marriage, and Social Status in Austen’s Novels

Section 1: Marriage as a Form of Economic Exchange

Section 2: Social Status and Economic Mobility

Section 3: The Lure of Wealth and the Perils of Indebtedness

Chapter 3 Domestic Economy in Austen’s Novels: Production, Consumption, and Gender

Section 1: The Production of Goods: Agriculture, Industry, and Crafts

Section 2: The Consumption of Goods: Food, Clothing, and Housing

Section 3: Gender and the Division of Labour

Chapter 4 The Market and the Moral Economy in Austen’s Novels

Section 1: Economic Exchange and Social Relations

Section 2: The Moral Economy and the Critique of Capitalism

Section 3: Honesty, Integrity, and the Market Ethos

Chapter 5 Economic Disruption and Adaptation in Austen’s Novels

Section 1: The Impact of War and Colonialism

Section 2: The Industrial Revolution

Section 3: Economic Adaptation and Innovation

Chapter 6 Austen’s Legacy: Economic Anthropology and the Study of Literature

Section 1: Austen’s Influence on Economic Anthropology

Section 2: Austen and Economic Imagination Generated by AI.

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Print version: Wong, Gabrielle Sense, Sensibility and Social Stratification

ISBN:

9781839527036

183952703X