Dr. Carole Shammas

Biography

Carole Shammas specializes in socio-economic history in Britain and English-speaking North America prior to the mid-nineteenth century. Her research has focused on topics such as inheritance, consumption, household governance, and the built environment, exploring how households affect both the economy and politics. Shammas has embarked on studies of information revolutions, examining the impact of the printing press and literacy acquisition, as well as the current digital transformation of communication. Her contributions to the field include multiple articles and books, alongside a distinguished career as an educator and leader in historical studies.

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