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Orphans and Abandoned Children in European History
In a world dominated by poverty, a central characteristic has been the plight of orphans and abandoned children. Over the centuries, State, Church and individuals have all attempted to tackle the issue, but can we trace any change over the course of time when it comes to the welfare system intended for these disadvantaged children and acts of philanthropy? What kind of social policies did States follow and what were the main differences between countries and regions? Drawing on historical evidence across several centuries and a range of European countries, the contributors to this volume provide a transnational overview.
The World of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, Mathematician of God
She is best known for her curve, the witch of Agnesi, which appears in almost all high school and undergraduate math books. She was a child prodigy who frequented the salon circuit, discussing mathematics, philosophy, history, and music in multiple languages. She wrote one of the first vernacular textbooks on calculus and was appointed chair of mathematics at the university in Bologna. In later years, however, she became a prominent figure within the Catholic Enlightenment, gave up the academic world, and devoted herself to the poor, the sick, the hungry, and the homeless. Indeed, the life of Maria Agnesi reveals a complex and enigmatic figure—one of the most fascinating characters in the ...
Mermaids in History: Engendering Maritime Labour and Business History, 1700–1900
This volume aims to “defamiliarise” the economic and social maritime history of Europe and North America by revealing women’s roles and multifaceted contributions in the male-dominated maritime economic arena during industrial capitalist modernity. By questioning the “separated spheres” paradigm, the chapters in this volume highlight the intricate and “illogical” relation between women as economic actors and (maritime) capitalism and modernity. Far from being a clear-cut and linear trajectory, this relationship is rather outlined as a layered dialectical relationship that simultaneously considers the interaction of forms of oppression and liberation. Contributors are: Paola Avallone, Helen Berry, Justine Cousin, Ariana Domínguez García, John Odin Jensen, Kathy S. Mason, Erica Mezzoli, Antònia Morey, Luisa Maria Muñoz Abeledo, Tomas Nilson, Oskar Opassi, Raffaella Salvemini, Daniel J. Albero Santacreu, Andreu Seguí, and Jo Stanley.
Family and Gender in Renaissance Italy, 1300-1600
This book studies family life and gender within Italy through the lens of law and legal disputes.
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