Anne Crippen Ruderman earned her Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, where she studied under Saul Bellow and Allan Bloom. She has lectured in political science at Cornell University and Colgate University.

Beautifully written! Ruderman argues persuasively that Jane Austen presents a classical rather than modern individualist understanding of human excellence. -- Catherine H. Zuckert At last a critical analysis of Jane Austen that matches her own sanity, balance, and moderation...a fresh and clear-sighted account of the range of virtues presented in Austen's work. -- Paul A. Cantor, University of Virginia An elegant demonstration that Austen's advocacy of virtue is at once profound, intriguing, and endlessly amusing. An amazing achievement. -- Werner J. Dannhauser, Michigan State University ... demonstrates the merits of studying literature and politics... book worthy of both our attention and our praise. American Political Science Review Her [Ruderman's] interpretations of Austen stand alone and are valuable to the general reader. Jasna News ...is a wonderful book: a delight to Janeites and a challenge to Austen scholars. Review of Politics

• Education in Virtue; Prudence, Sensibility and Justice; Proper Pride and Religious Virtue; Men, Women and Female Modesty.