The Whole Economy: Work and Gender in Early Modern Europe

ISBN-13: 9781009359368 / Angielski

Catriona MacLeod; Alexandra Shepard; Maria Ågren

Opis

Advocating a gender-inclusive approach, this book highlights the transformative potential of including women's work in wider assessments of economic performance. It provides a key point of reference in debates about the character of early modern economic development as well as a lasting contribution to the gender history of early modern Europe.

Spis treści

Part I. Introduction Margaret R. Hunt and Alexandra Shepard: 1. Households Maria Agren; 2. Care Alexandra Shepard; 3. Agriculture Jane Whittle and Hilde Sandvik; 4. Rural manufactures Carmen Sarasúa; 5. Urban markets Anna Bellavitis; 6. Migration Amy L. Erickson and Ariadne Schmidt; 7. War Margaret R. Hunt.