The Social Mirror (1888)

The Social Mirror Is A Non-Fiction Book Written By Adelaide Mellier Nevin And Originally Published In 1888. It Is A Sociological Study Of American Society During The Late 19Th Century Exploring Topics Such As Social Class Gender Roles Marriage Education And Religion. Nevin'S Work Is Based On Her Own Observations And Experiences As A Member Of The Upper Middle Class As Well As Interviews With People From Different Social Backgrounds. She Argues That American Society Is Deeply Divided Along Class Lines With The Rich And Poor Leading Vastly Different Lives. She Also Critiques The Rigid Gender Roles Of The Time Arguing That Women Are Unfairly Limited In Their Opportunities For Education And Employment. The Social Mirror Is Considered An Important Work Of Early American Sociology And A Valuable Historical Document Of The Late 19Th Century. It Provides Insight Into The Social And Cultural Attitudes Of The Time And Remains Relevant To Contemporary Discussions Of Social Inequality And Gender Roles.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.