The Business of Everyday Life: Gender, Practice And Social Politics in England, 1600-1900: Gender, Practice and Social Politics in England, C.1600–1900 - Rilegato

Lemire, Beverly

9780719072222: The Business of Everyday Life: Gender, Practice And Social Politics in England, 1600-1900: Gender, Practice and Social Politics in England, C.1600–1900

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ISBN 10: 0719072220 ISBN 13: 9780719072222

Casa editrice: Manchester Univ Pr, 2006

This book examines the daily practices of men and women in the 17th through 19th centuries to budget succesfully and make ends meet. The author shows the many ways businesses worked, such as pawning, selling, and borrowing on a regular basis, as well as the strong role gender played in the division of responsibilities.

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Recensione:

Professor Beverly Lemire has provided a well-argued, solidly researched, and clearly written interpretation of the English material world from pre-industrial to industrial times. This highly accessible study merits close scrutiny by economic and social historians as well as as general readers. Michael J. Galgano, James Madison University, Canadian Journal of History --Michael J. Galgano, James Madison University, Canadian Journal of History

L'autore:

Beverly Lemire is Professor of History and Henry Marshall Tory Chair at the University of Alberta, Canada

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