American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1987) Winner
Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum
ルチア・キアヴォラ・バーンバウム
Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- cultural historian, feminist scholar, professor emerita
- Active Years
- 1964-
- Affiliations
- Stanford University (Clayman Institute scholar), California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco State University
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | — | History | Ph.D. | — | United States |
University of California, Berkeley
History
Degree:
Ph.D.
Year of Graduation:
1964
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | American Book Award | Liberazione della donne: Feminism in Italy | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
American Book Award
1987
Work:
Liberazione della donne: Feminism in Italy
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Dark Mother: African Origins and Godmothers
2002 Non-fiction (cultural history)A cultural-historical study of African origins and godmothers, examining religious and ritual aspects and women's roles.
religionritualwomen's roles
Black Madonnas: Feminism, Religion, and Politics in Italy
1993 Non-fiction (religious history / feminist studies)An analysis of the intersections of feminism, religion, and politics in Italy through the phenomenon of Black Madonnas.
feminismreligious historypolitics
Liberazione della donne: Feminism in Italy
1986 Non-fiction (feminist studies)An overview of the history and movements of feminism in Italy, discussing various aspects of the women's liberation movement.
feminismItalian studiessocial movements
She Is Everywhere!: An Anthology of Writing in Womanist/feminist Spirituality (editor)
2005 Edited anthology (religion / spirituality)An edited anthology collecting essays and writings on womanist/feminist spirituality.
spiritualitywomanismfeminism
Bibliography
- Dark Mother: African Origins and Godmothers (2002)
- Black Madonnas: Feminism, Religion, and Politics in Italy (1993)
- Liberazione della donne: Feminism in Italy (1986)
- She Is Everywhere!: An Anthology of Writing in Womanist/feminist Spirituality (editor) (2005)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- scholarly, analyticalcultural-historical approach from a feminist perspective
- Recurring Motifs
- feminismwomen and religionreexamination of popular devotion and madonna icons
Legacy
A scholar who made significant contributions to feminist studies and religious history in Italy; noted for work on Black Madonnas and women's religiosity. Recognized for contributions to academic teaching and feminist movements.
Trivia
- Born in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Received a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1964.
- Was a scholar at Stanford University's Clayman Institute.
- Has taught at California Institute of Integral Studies and San Francisco State University.