International Economic History Congress

Abstract

Elda Pavan Cecchele was an Italian hand-weaver who began by producing household linen at the end of the 1930s. She produced hand-woven fabrics for firms such as Salvatore Ferragamo in the early 1950s and Roberta di Camerino from the 1950s to the 1960s; these designers were active on both the Italian and international fashion scene. These fabrics were used in clothing, accessories and furnishings. This article examines Cecchele’s significant contribution to the creation of important fashion items and collections. Like many other artisans, her contribution proved decisive but she worked in the background and had no public recognition. Surviving records from Cecchele’s workshop, including samples, design notebooks, designs and documents, are now in a private archive. Access to this material, together with numerous interviews with her former customers and collaborators, have enabled her abilities to be rediscovered and the re-evaluation of her artistic contribution to Italian fashion.     

The Results of the 21st International Geographical Congress

A review of the New Delhi meetings notes the significance of the congress for the development of the science of geography in India as well as the growing participation of geographers from developing countries. Abstracts of papers are analyzed statistically by subject and by country of origin. The geography of agriculture and urban geography are found to be more heavily represented than at most congresses (except the 18th in Rio de Janeiro), reflecting the significance of these two research areas for developing countries. Papers from socialist countries are found to be underrepresented in biogeography (especially medical geography) and the geography of agriculture, industry, and transportation. The hope is expressed that the Montreal congress in 1972 will break away from the traditional thematic breakdown and organize sections around interdisciplinary problem areas.     

The Shared International History of the Americas

Book reviewed:
Lester D. Langley. The Americas in the Modern Age . New Haven, CT and London: Yale University Press, 2003. 336 pp. Illustrations. $37.50 (cloth), $20.00 (paper).     

The International Geographical Congress (Stockholm)

Following are excerpts from a report read by Professor Salishchev on October 14, 1960, at a meeting of the Council of the Geography Faculty of Moscow University. The omitted part of Professor Salishchev's report is substantially the same as the report of the National Committee of Soviet Geographers, printed in Soviet Geography, April 1961, pp. 40–46. Professor Salishchev's report on the work of the Commission of National Atlases, of which he is chairman, is translated in full.     

The Development of International Contacts in the Field of Geography and Preparations for the 20th International Geographical Congress

The authors review international contacts of Soviet geographers in the last four years and describe a volume of Soviet contributions prepared for the London congress. Soviet Geography, its editor, and David Hooson of the University of British Columbia are criticized for their coverage of the Soviet ideological dispute over the “unified geography” concept. A Soviet proposal for greater timeliness and activity in the work of the IGU is offered.     

第20届国际历史科学大会纪实

一、概况 第20届国际历史科学大会于2005年7月3—9日在澳大利亚悉尼新南威尔士大学举行,来自世界大约60多个国家的1200多名学者出席了大会（其中约350名来自澳大利亚）。中国史学会派出了以张海鹏为团长、于沛为副团长的代表团,全国各高等院校也有不少学者参加了大会。这样,总共有30多名来自大陆、香港和台湾的中国学者出席了大会。这是有史以来中国学者参会人数最多的一次。     

当代世界宗教发展趋势及其对我国宗教的影响

当今,世界宗教的发展对我国宗教产生了种种影响.因此,准确把握世界宗教的发展趋势,正确认识由此带来的对我国宗教的影响,将有利于我们做好宗教工作,进一步维护安定团结的政治局面.