Real Lace Hans Keukenschrijver Barkan and Michael Rocque present

Barkan and Michael Rocque present a well-rounded exploration of evidence-based policies

who also writes a compelling forward to the text

Monaco offers an original perspective on a misunderstood and often neglected chapter in our history

as well as a search for new developments in modern times

Silvers offers case studies focused on the sertão that range from the Brazilian wax harvested in Ceará for use in early wax cylinder sound recordings to the drought- and austerity-related cancellation of Carnival celebrations in 2014-16

Real Lace Hans Keukenschrijver Barkan and Michael Rocque presentAmerica's Irish Catholic rich have long enjoyed the designation of F. I. F., or First Irish Family or "Real Lace", as it delineates their place in the "Irishtocracy", where names such as Cuddihy, Murray, Doheny, and McDonnell inspire respect and awe. Yet, in almost every case, their origins in this country were humble. Fleeing the Irish potato famine in the 1840s, they found themselves penniless in the slums of New York and Boston where they were