Kleptomania: The History of Shoplifting
Shoplifting was defined as kleptomania and understood as a psychological condition, but only a some members of society..
Licoricia of Winchester, Jewish Widow and Medieval Financier
The story of Licoricia of Winchester illustrates just how much wealth and influence a Jewish woman could accumulate.
How Beer Companies Made Light Beer Macho
Light beer was originally marketed for its reduced calorie count. But heavy drinking men weren't into that.
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What Early Economists Thought About Sex
We take a look at how sex was viewed by early economists, from Sir William Petty to Adam Smith to Jeremy Bentham.
Introducing “Treasury Notes”
Treasury Notes, a new JSTOR Daily column, will discuss money in its historical context.
The PR Question: How Public Relations Found Itself
Public Relations or PR wasn't always so fundamental to business. There was a time when we didn't really know what it meant.
America: A Welfare Nation
We think of welfare as social security for the economically vulnerable. Maybe it's time we rightfully enlarge what we mean by the term.
Gender and Family Farms: An Investigation
We look at how gender affects the roles of men, women, and children on family farms in Appalachia.
How Temp Jobs Changed Everything
Temporary employment, popularly known as temp jobs, skyrocketed in the 1990s. A look at its dramatic impact on the labor market.