Dr. Sidney Chalhoub

Biography

Sidney Chalhoub is a social historian specializing in nineteenth and early twentieth-century Brazil. He has taught history at the University of Campinas, Brazil, for thirty years before moving to Harvard in July 2015. Chalhoub's research has focused on working-class culture in Rio de Janeiro, as evidenced by his monograph, 'Trabalho, lar e botequim' (1986), which is based on the analysis of homicide trial records. His work, 'Visões da liberdade' (1990), examines enslaved people's petitions for freedom in judicial cases, providing insights into the role of enslaved individuals in the demise of slavery in Brazil. Another notable publication, 'Cidade febril' (1996), explores the history of epidemics in nineteenth-century Rio de Janeiro, focusing on public health policies and the housing of the poor. His more recent works delve into the themes of slavery, race, and the politics of literature. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses and has served in various administrative capacities at the university. Currently, Chalhoub is actively involved with several professional associations dedicated to Latin American studies.

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