Artisans of the Body in Early Modern Italy: Identities, Families and Masculinities

Hardback

Main Details

Title Artisans of the Body in Early Modern Italy: Identities, Families and Masculinities
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sandra Cavallo
SeriesGender in History
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:296
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9780719076626
ClassificationsDewey:306.4610945
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 1 December 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This study of barbers-surgeons and other artisans involved in the care and appearance of the body - jewellers, tailors, wigmakers, upholsterers - sheds light on the strong sociocultural affinities that existed in the Early Modern period between these apparently unrelated trades, challenging the divide between medical and non-medical occupations. -- .

Author Biography

Sandra Cavallo is Professor in Early Modern History at Royal Holloway, University of London -- .

Reviews

"This is an important book that fundamentally recasts our ideas about early modern artisanal life and the relative importance of the various medical practitioners of the time. It is deeply researched and well argued." - Anita Guerrini, Oregon State University, "Technology and Culture Review"