The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800 by Hunt, Lynn
The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800 by Hunt, Lynn

The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800

Since the eighteenth century, one of the defining concerns of modern life has been the tension between...
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Please hurry! Only 212 left in stock
Author: Lynn Hunt
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $54.06

Free Shipping (Orders $60 USD or More)

The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800 by Hunt, Lynn

The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800

$54.06
The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800 by Hunt, Lynn

The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800

$54.06
Author: Lynn Hunt
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

Since the eighteenth century, one of the defining concerns of modern life has been the tension between the self and society: we believe in a person's autonomy, but we also acknowledge that people are shaped by social and cultural forces. The Revolutionary Self delves into this paradox, turning to the eighteenth century as an era when new ideas about the self, society, and equality gained traction and new ways of living emerged.

Lynn Hunt, the eminent historian of the French Revolution, traces the rise of individualism and how it transformed attitudes. In this thoughtful and surprising history, she examines women's expanding societal roles, such as using tea to facilitate conversation between the sexes and women pushing boundaries by becoming artists. Class also comes under stress, with the French lower classes laughing at printmakers' ribald portrayals of the elite to soldiers rising in the French army for skill and not pedigree. The invention of financial instruments at this time, like life insurance and the national debt, is related to the changing idea of national identity.

Wide-ranging and thought-provoking, The Revolutionary Self is a fascinating exploration of the conflict between individualism and the group ties that continues to shape our lives today.



Author: Lynn Hunt
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781324079033


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2025

About the Author
Hunt, Lynn: - Lynn Hunt is distinguished research professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. The author of numerous works, including Inventing Human Rights and Writing History in the Global Era, and a former president of the American Historical Association, she lives in Los Angeles.
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD
Example product title
$54.06 AUD
$54.06 AUD

Recently Viewed Products