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Special Section: Households, family workshops and unpaid market work in Europe from the 16th century to the present

Women and family businesses. When women are left only minor roles

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Pages 358-379 | Received 18 Oct 2013, Accepted 15 May 2014, Published online: 16 Jul 2014

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