"These seven essays on women, sex, violence, and piety in Renaissance Italy," writes historian Samuel Cohn Jr., "bespeak the darker side of the Renaissance and, in particular, the decline in Italian women's status from the late fourteenth century until the Counter Reformation visitations of the 1570s. In this sense, these essays run directly counter to Jacob Burckhardt's claim for Renaissance Italy, 'that women stood on a footing of perfect equality with men." Challenging conventional views of the history of women in the Italian Renaissance, Cohn examines the lives primarily of non-elite women and looks at their experiences in various city-states and regions, thus offering a different perspective from the history of aristocratic and well-to-do women in the large city-states. Drawing on a wide range of archival documentation, Cohn also relies on large sets of quantitative material to reveal a multifaceted view of women's social worlds not seen from the letters of patrician ladies or the prescriptive judgments of Renaissance moralists. Within the larger historical contexts of the Black Death, the growth of territorial states, and the Counter Reformation, Women in the Streets charts changes in law, the structure and accessibility of the criminal courts, and the customs and mentalities that shaped women's lot, from infanticide to the control of sexual mores. Ultimately, Cohn argues, women are the protagonists of this book, whether the issue is their support of other women or the resolution of conflict in the streets of Florence, the control of their own dowries or the salvation of their own souls.
In 1363 the Black Death struck central Italy for the second time, causing a detectable shift in notions of the afterlife and patterns of charitable giving. Throughout Tuscany and Umbria, patricians and peasants alike abandoned their previous practice of dividing bequests into small sums, combining them instead into last gifts to enhance their "fame and glory" and that of their lineages. Illustrative of the new mentality, religious art patronage spread to new social classes, touching even peasants, who sought to be represented "in their very likeness" at the feet of their patron saints. From the supposed center of Renaissance culture-Florence-to the citadel of Franciscan devotion-Assisi-this change in sentiment spurred new levels of demand for monumental burials, testamentary commissions for art, and other efforts to exert control over the living from the grave. In his award-winning study, Death and Property in Siena, historian Samuel K. Cohn, Jr., used close analysis of last wills to chart transformations in mentalities over a six-hundred-year history. In The Cult of Remembrance and the Black Death, he applies the same methods to compare six Italian city-states-Arezzo, Florence, Perugia, Assisi, Pisa, and Siena-showing the rise of a new Renaissance cult of remembrance. But this new cult was not Burckhardt's Renaissance "individualism" tout court. Instead, the new piety grew in tandem with reverence for the ancestors and a strong sense of family identity that flowed down male blood lines.
Contents: and contributors: W.D. Hawley, "Horses before Carts: Developing Adaptive Schools and the Limits of Innovation"; M.O. Boss, H. Ziegler, H. Tucker, and L.A. Wilson II, "Professionalism, Community Structure, and Decision-making School Superintendents and Interest Groups"; D.E. Shalala and M.F. Williams, "Political Perspectives on Recent Efforts to Reform School Finance"; T.R. Wolanin, "Congress, Information, and Policy-making for Postsecondary Education"; T. van Geel, "John Rawls and Educational Policy." Originally published in 1976 by D.C. Heath and Company. Co-published with the Policy Studies Organization.
Sam Burlum's "Main Street Survival Guide for Small Businesses," addresses the threats that plague a small businesses ability to succeed, and how to grow your business within the ever changing Main Street USA local economy. This book combines real world experience backed by research. Forewords by Ron Ball, Patricia Singer, and Beverly White; Authored by Samuel K. Burlum.This book is not another self-help personal development book, nor is it another book on how to get motivated about your business. It's about knowing the score related to your small business enterprise; providing you the tools on how to handle some of the toughest small business challenges; helping your business become more sustainable and profitable.So you want to own your own business? Or maybe you are an inspiring entrepreneur? What if you are an established small business owner who is looking to reinvent their image or gain a strategic market advantage?Then Sam Burlum's "Main Street Survival Guide for Small Businesses," is the MUST HAVE guide in assisting you to outlast, out maneuver, and outwit the ever changing threats and economic climate conditions. Here are a few small business facts: FACT: Only 1/3rd of all new businesses from start-up live long enough to see their 10th AnniversaryFACT: Small businesses are responsible for 60% of job creation in the last 10 yearsFACT: Over 150 million people are employed by small businessesIt is that important that your business survive and is a success It does matter how successful your small business enterprise becomes. Not only is your family counting on you, but so is your community, country, and the economy. In this book, not only will you be provided the amor you need to survive the changing landscape of your local community, you will be given the tools that will give your business a chance to win where other small businesses fail.This book was written with your small business success in mind. Coming from a small business background, and as a career entrepreneur, the author, Samuel K. Burlum, understands the many obstacles that can undermine a small business owner's efforts. He also knows of tools that can make all the difference between being just another business, to being a beacon of why a business on Main Street can work. In this book you will learn: How to protect your business from commonly made mistakes How to handle business adversity and challenges How to find funding for your new or expanding business How to properly convey your business's message to potential consumers How to plan your business strategy for long term How to build strategic business partnerships and alliances How to establish policies and procedures for business operations Ron Ball, World Renowned and Recognized Public Speaker and Author, Corporate Trainer, and Host of the TV show "Choose Greatness," says "So many business books are filled with fluff and dominated by theory. Samuel K. Burlum does everyone a favor by explaining how entrepreneurial success actually happens. He then pulls back the curtain and shows you how to build a successful business. In my success seminars I have delivered these principles to over 8 million people in 24 countries. Samuel K. Burlum lives these principles. He provides YOUR opportunity to fast track your business in Main Street Survival Guide for Small Businesses."
Sam Burlum's "Main Street Survival Guide for Small Businesses," addresses the threats that plague a small businesses ability to succeed, and how to grow your business within the ever changing Main Street USA local economy. This book combines real world experience backed by research. Forewords by Ron Ball, Patricia Singer, and Beverly White; Authored by Samuel K. Burlum.This book is not another self-help personal development book, nor is it another book on how to get motivated about your business. It's about knowing the score related to your small business enterprise; providing you the tools on how to handle some of the toughest small business challenges; helping your business become more sustainable and profitable.So you want to own your own business? Or maybe you are an inspiring entrepreneur? What if you are an established small business owner who is looking to reinvent their image or gain a strategic market advantageThen, Sam Burlum's "Main Street Survival Guide for Small Businesses," is the MUST HAVE guide in assisting you to outlast, out maneuver, and outwit the ever changing threats and economic climate conditions of Main Street USA. Here are a few small business facts: FACT: Only 1/3rd of all new businesses from start-up live long enough to see their 10th AnniversaryFACT: Small businesses are responsible for 60% of job creation in the last 10 yearsFACT: Over 150 million people are employed by small businessesIt is that important that your business survive and is a success It does matter how successful your small business becomes. Not only is your family counting on you, but so is your community, country, and the economy. In this book, not only will you be given the amor you need to survive the changing landscape of your local community, you will be provided the tools that will give your business a chance to win where other businesses fail.This book was written with your small business success in mind. Coming from a small business background, and as a career entrepreneur, Samuel K. Burlum, understands the many obstacles that can undermine a business owner's efforts. He also knows methods and practices that can make all the difference between being just another business to becoming a beacon of why a business on Main Street works. In this book you will learn: How to protect your business from commonly made mistakes How to handle business adversity and challenges How to find funding for your new or expanding business How to properly convey your business's message to potential consumers How to plan your business strategy for long term How to build strategic business partnerships and alliances How to establish policies and procedures for business operations Ron Ball, World Renowned and Recognized Public Speaker and Author, Corporate Trainer, and Host of the TV show "Choose Greatness," provides insight to "Main Street Survival Guide for Small Businesses," "So many business books are filled with fluff and dominated by theory. Samuel K. Burlum does everyone a favor by explaining how entrepreneurial success actually happens. He then pulls back the curtain and shows you how to build a successful business. In my success seminars I have delivered these principles to over 8 million people in 24 countries. Samuel K. Burlum lives these principles." -Ron Ball
Economic Development in Ghana and Malaysia investigates why two countries that appeared to be at more or less the same stage of economic development at one point in time have diverged so substantially.At the time of their independence from the UK in 1957, both Ghana and Malaysia were at roughly the same stage of economic development; in fact, Ghana’s real per capita income was slightly ahead of Malaysia’s. Since then, Ghana’s development has been sluggish, while Malaysia’s economy has taken off into sustained growth and today, the real per capita income of Malaysia is about five times that of Ghana. This volume examines the pre-colonial and colonial economies of both countries, and the economic policies pursued after independence. In doing so, it aims to identify policies which might have contributed to Malaysia’s development and those which might have slowed Ghana’s. The authors ask whether lessons can be learned from the successes of countries such as Malaysia.This detailed comparative analysis will be useful to students and researchers of development economics as well as public policy makers in developing countries. It is written in language which makes it accessible to the general reader.
The construction industry is facing more than $80 billion in business disputes across all sectors, primarily due to project delays and cost overruns. Such disputes not only escalate costs and erode business relationships, but they also squander public or investor resources, elevate stress levels among employees and the workforce, and pass on increased costs to the final consumer, exacerbating economic hardships.Avoid Construction Disputes identify the root causes of these pervasive issues and offer ten actionable principles to help stakeholders prevent or resolve them. By adopting these principles early, parties can collaborate effectively to manage risks, control changes, and achieve project goals without disputes hindering progress.Drawing from extensive experience as a dispute and forensic claims consultant, Samuel Bentil developed these ten principles to help project owners and business leaders in the construction sector avoid the detrimental impacts of delays, cost overruns, and disputes.Key Benefits of Implementing These Principles: Avoid common pitfalls and lay a strong foundation for project success by eliminating costly disputes.Shift from a dispute-resolution to a dispute-avoidance mindset, focusing on win-win outcomes.Manage risks, navigate inevitable changes, and reduce delays and cost overruns.Gain insight into the core causes of rising disputes in construction.Highlight the critical importance of collaboration and foster a harmonious working environment among stakeholders.Achieve project goals confidently, ensuring that disputes are resolved swiftly if they do occur."Relationships and bonds developed among contracting parties and team members are equally important, if not more so, than the project's product. A project's inherent quality is directly linked to the strength of these relationships."-Samuel Bentil
Economic Development in Ghana and Malaysia investigates why two countries that appeared to be at more or less the same stage of economic development at one point in time have diverged so substantially.At the time of their independence from the UK in 1957, both Ghana and Malaysia were at roughly the same stage of economic development; in fact, Ghana’s real per capita income was slightly ahead of Malaysia’s. Since then, Ghana’s development has been sluggish, while Malaysia’s economy has taken off into sustained growth and today, the real per capita income of Malaysia is about five times that of Ghana. This volume examines the pre-colonial and colonial economies of both countries, and the economic policies pursued after independence. In doing so, it aims to identify policies which might have contributed to Malaysia’s development and those which might have slowed Ghana’s. The authors ask whether lessons can be learned from the successes of countries such as Malaysia.This detailed comparative analysis will be useful to students and researchers of development economics as well as public policy makers in developing countries. It is written in language which makes it accessible to the general reader.
Late Nazca Burials in Chavina, Peru is a book written by Samuel K. Lothrop that explores the burial practices of the Nazca people in the Chavina region of Peru. The book provides a detailed analysis of the excavated graves and their contents, including pottery, textiles, and human remains. Lothrop also examines the cultural and historical significance of the burials, shedding light on the Nazca civilization and its interaction with neighboring cultures. The book is a valuable resource for archaeologists, historians, and anyone interested in the ancient cultures of South America.Papers Of The Peabody Museum Of Archaeology And Ethnology, Harvard University, V50, No. 2.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
