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Vita
"João Biehl's Vita is a greatly arresting work. The tale of Catarina is one that haunts the reader. This book's central character is sure to become an anthropological classic, her humanity reaffirmed by the author."—Arthur Kleinman, author of Writing at the Margin: Discourse between Anthropology and Medicine
Women, Crime, and Forgiveness in Early Modern Portugal
Looking at the experiences of women in early modern Portugal in the context of crime and forgiveness, this study demonstrates the extent to which judicial and quasi-judicial records can be used to examine the implications of crime in women’s lives, whether as victims or culprits. The foundational basis for this study is two sets of manuscript sources that highlight two distinct yet connected experiences of women as participants in the criminal process. One consists of a collection of archival documents from the first half of the seventeenth century, a corpus called 'querelas,' in which formal accusations of criminal acts were registered. This is a rich source of information not only about ...
Gabinete de investigação
This book, the fourth of the series "Fontes para la história de Portugal e do Brazil" ("Sources for the History of Portugal and Brazil"), contains a list of names of Portuguese Conversos and Jews registered by the Portuguese Inquisition in the "Livro dos Culpados" ("The Book of the Accused"). These people had been denounced to the Inquisition and had undergone trials, and then emigrated to other countries, mainly the Netherlands and Brazil. The Inquisition was interested in "following their steps" in those countries. The list covers the 17th-18th centuries and is alphabetically arranged. In addition to the names of the accused, also contains the names of the accusers who provided evidence through their testimonies. In some entries the sentence is mentioned as well.
A Inquisição contra as mulheres
During the 17th century, a strong community of New Christians was established in Rio de Janeiro. They had fled from the northern part of Brazil to escape from the Portuguese Inquisition. However, in the first half of the 18th century, the Inquisition in Rio de Janeiro arrested 320 New Christians, among them 167 women, who were all sent to Lisbon. They were tried for heresy and for having observed Jewish practices in secret. Most of them were sentenced to prison, their property was expropriated, and they were required to carry out penitentiary acts for the rest of their lives. Describes the social and cultural background of New Christian women in Rio de Janeiro and the procedures of the Inquisition. Concludes that these women were victims of the totalitarian, racist, and antisemitic ideology and policy of the Church. Notes that in the eyes of the Inquisition a Jew was always a Jew, suspected of heresy even after reconciliation. Pp. 423-457 present a list of names of the 167 women, with biographical information.
Greek Vase-Painting and the Origins of Visual Humour
This richly illustrated book is a comprehensive study of visual humour in ancient Greece, emphasising works created in Athens and Boeotia.
Advances in Food Biotechnology
ADVANCES IN FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY The application of biotechnology in the food sciences has led to an increase in food production, and enhanced the quality and safety of food. Food biotechnology is a dynamic field, and the continual progress and advances have not only dealt effectively with issues related to food security but also augmented the nutritional and health aspects of food. Advances in Food Biotechnology provides an overview of the latest development in food biotechnology as it relates to safety, quality and security. The seven sections of the book are multidisciplinary and cover the following topics: GMOs and food security issues Applications of enzymes in food processing Fermentatio...
The Adenosinergic System
Adenosine A2A receptor antagonists have shown great promise in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease and alleviation of symptoms. This book addresses various aspects of this class of drugs from their chemical development to their clinical use. Among the many insightful chapters contained in this book, there are three unique reviews that have not previously been published in any format: (1) a history of istradefylline, the first A2A antagonist approved for treatment of Parkinson's Disease, (2) an overview of neuroimaging studies in human death and disease and (3) a study of urate as a possible biomarker and neuroprotectant.
Postcolonial People
Explores how European nations were remade by the end of empire, through the history of 'returning' settlers from Portuguese Africa.
Planning and Knowledge
This book uses an international perspective and draws on a wide range of new conceptual and empirical material to examine the sources of conflict and cooperation within the different landscapes of knowledge that are driving contemporary urban change. Based on the premise that historically established systems of regulation and control are being subject to unprecedented pressures, scholars critically reflect on the changing role of planning and governance in sustainable urban development, looking at how a shift in power relations between expert and local cultures in western planning processes has blurred the traditional boundaries between public, private and voluntary sectors.
