Gender History in a Transnational Perspective

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<p> Recent debates have used the concept of transnational history to broaden research on historical subjects that transcend national boundaries and encourage a shift away from official inter-state interactions to institutions, groups, and actors that have been obscured. This approach proves particularly fruitful for the dynamic field of global gender and womens history. By looking at the restless lives and work of womens activists in informal border-crossings, ephemeral NGOs, the lower management of established international organizations, and other global networks, this volume reflects the potential of a new perspective that allows for a more adequate analysis of transnational activities. By pointing out cultural hierarchies, the vicissitudes of translation and re-interpretation, and the ambiguity of intercultural exchange, this volume demonstrates the critical potential of transnational history. It allows us to see the limits of universalist and cosmopolitan claims so dear to many historical actors and historians.</p>

Autorenportrait

<p><strong>Daniel Schönpflug</strong> is Vice Director of the Centre Marc Bloch in Berlin. His publications include<em>Luise von Preußen. Königin der Herzen</em> (2010) and<em>Die Heiraten der Hohenzollern. Verwandtschaft, Ritual und Politik in Europa 1640-1918</em> (2013). In recognition of his commitment to Franco-German scholarly exchange, Daniel Schönpflug received the Gay-Lussay-Humboldt-Award in 2010.</p>

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