The Billow and the Rock

Harriet Martineau (1802-1876) was an esteemed English social theorist, often lauded as the first female sociologist. A prolific writer and a staunch advocate for women's rights, Martineau's work intensely scrutinized the social and economic issues of her time. Born in Norwich to a family of Huguenot descent, she was compelled to write due to financial necessity, resulting in a broad spectrum of in...