{"title":"Emily Callaci","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Emily Callaci, a distinguished author whose explorations into historical narratives captivate and educate. With a focus on \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, Callaci skilfully weaves together the complexities of social justice and historical accuracy, offering readers a profound understanding of transformative periods and movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is the compelling book \u003cstrong\u003eWages for Housework\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book delves into the intricate dynamics of labour, societal roles, and the relentless pursuit of equality. Callaci eloquently examines the intersection of gender, labour, and economy, shedding light on pivotal moments in history with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmily Callaci's works are essential for anyone interested in the nuanced layers of history and the ongoing dialogue around social issues. Her writing not only informs but inspires readers to probe deeper into the past, understanding its influence on contemporary society. Immerse yourself in Callaci's thought-provoking narratives, and join the conversation on historical and military themes today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wages-for-housework-by-emily-callaci-9780241502907","title":"Wages for Housework","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would the women of the world do with their lives if they had more time? The riveting, untold story of a revolutionary campaign to change the way work is valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe women of the world are serving notice. We want wages for every dirty toilet, every indecent assault, every painful childbirth, every cup of coffee and every smile. And if we don't get what we want, we will simply refuse to work any longer!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the globe in the 1970s, a network of feminists distilled their struggles into a single demand—\u003cem\u003eWages for Housework\u003c\/em\u003e! Today, it remains a provocative idea, and an unfulfilled promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, historian Emily Callaci tells the story of this campaign by exploring the lives and ideas of its key creators, tracing their wildly creative political vision over the past five decades—from the early 1970s, when Selma James, a working-class political organizer, and Mariarosa Dalla Costa, a scholar-activist, started laying the foundations of \u003cem\u003eWages for Housework\u003c\/em\u003e in London and Italy; through philosopher Silvia Federici reframing the campaign in the context of New York City's fiscal crisis; to Wilmette Brown, lesbian poet and anti-war activist, and Margaret Prescod, community organizer, who brought the insights of Black feminism to the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on new archival research and extensive interviews, Callaci takes us deep inside the heart of the movement as it reached across Europe, America, Africa, and the Caribbean. For these women, the wage was more than a demand for money—it was a starting point for remaking the world as we know it, imagining potential futures under capitalism—and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen as now, \u003cem\u003eWages for Housework\u003c\/em\u003e poses profound questions. What would it be like to live in a society that prioritizes care rather than production? How would this change our relationship with the natural world? 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And if we don't get what we want, we will simply refuse to work any longer!'\n\nAcross the globe in the 1970s, a network of feminists distilled their struggles into a single demand- Wages for Housework! Today, it remains a provocative idea, and an unfulfilled promise.\n\nHere historian Emily Callaci tells the story of this campaign by exploring the lives and ideas of its key creators, tracing their wildly creative political vision over the past five decades- from the early 1970s, when Selma James, a working-class political organizer, and Mariarosa Dalla Costa, a scholar-activist, started laying the foundations of Wages for Housework in London and Italy; through philosopher Silvia Federici reframing the campaign in the context of New York City's fiscal crisis; to Wilmette Brown, lesbian poet and anti-war activist, and Margaret Prescod, community organizer, who brought the insights of Black feminism to the movement.\n\nDrawing on new archival research and extensive interviews, Callaci takes us deep inside the heart of the movement as it reached across Europe, America, Africa and the Caribbean. 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