{"title":"Sharon T. Strocchia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the fascinating world of historical studies with the works of Sharon T. Strocchia. Renowned for her meticulous research and engaging narratives, Strocchia brings to life the intricate tapestry of history in a way that appeals to both scholars and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eForgotten Healers\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a compelling exploration of the often-overlooked women who played vital roles in the medical practices of Renaissance Italy. Through vivid storytelling and thorough scholarship, Strocchia sheds light on how these pioneering women contributed to health care and the larger tapestry of medical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrocchia’s works are essential for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, as they provide deeper insights into social history and the often-unspoken contributions of women in various fields. Her books serve not only as educational resources but also as reminders of the forgotten stories that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a seasoned scholar, Sharon T. Strocchia’s books will enrich your understanding of the past and illuminate the enduring impact of its lesser-known players.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forgotten-healers-by-sharon-t-strocchia-9780674241749","title":"Forgotten Healers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Margaret W. Rossiter History of Women in Science Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new history uncovers the crucial role women played in the great transformations of medical science and health care that accompanied the Italian Renaissance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Renaissance Italy, women played a more central role in providing health care than historians have thus far acknowledged. Women from all walks of life—from household caregivers and nurses to nuns working as apothecaries—drove the Italian medical economy. In convent pharmacies, pox hospitals, girls' shelters, and homes, women were practitioners and purveyors of knowledge about health and healing, making significant contributions to early modern medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharon Strocchia offers a wealth of new evidence about how illness was diagnosed and treated, whether by noblewomen living at court or poor nurses living in hospitals. She finds that women expanded on their roles as health care providers by participating in empirical work and the development of scientific knowledge. Nuns, in particular, were among the most prominent manufacturers and vendors of pharmaceutical products. Their experiments with materials and techniques added greatly to the era's understanding of medical care. Thanks to their excellence in medicine, urban Italian women had greater access to commerce than perhaps any other women in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForgotten Healers\u003c\/em\u003e provides a more accurate picture of the pursuit of health in Renaissance Italy. More broadly, by emphasizing that the frontlines of medical care are often found in the household and other spaces thought of as female, Strocchia encourages us to rethink the history of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000623448300,"sku":"9780674241749","price":111.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/919373482428.jpg?v=1763290395"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sharon-t-strocchia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}