My new book project, "1872: Standardizing the Brazilian Nation," examines two major events in Brazil in 1872: the conduct of the first national census and the adoption of the metric system of weights and measures. These events aimed to integrate the domestic economy of Brazil, a vast nation, by standardizing measurements and understanding demographics, thus facilitating long-distance exchange and economic planning. Supported by an NEH Summer Stipend, this project delves into the history of Brazil's domestic economy, focusing on government initiatives that significantly impacted livelihoods and living standards.
I enjoy teaching courses on modern Latin America, emphasizing the region’s economic, political, and social development. I regularly teach Modern Latin America, a survey covering independence to the present, and History of Brazil, which spans Brazilian history from the early encounters between Amerindians, Europeans, and Africans to modern-day challenges. My courses explore inequality, urban life, and the region’s history through innovative lenses, including film and thematic studies.
Anne G. Hanley
Board of Trustees Professor
815-753-0131
ahanley@niu.edu
Zulauf 707
Brazil, Economic
Wednesdays 10 a.m. - noon and by appointment.
Email for appointment.
Ph.D., Stanford University, 1995