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AbstractTravel accounts give rise to an exploration of terrestrial and maritime space that quickly extends beyond a purely geographical and mathematical dimension. They make it possible to produce a viatical discourse on space (whereby space is taken into account, is represented, apprehended, and circumscribed with the objective of sketching out an axiology and a taxonomy) while, at the same time, stimulating an imagination of space (whereby a poetics having a genuine impact on other literary genres is deployed) and developing a new symbolism (whereby an unknown space is interpreted through a constructed meaning that is inseparable from a known place of origin). Thus, space in travel literature reflects the intersecting of imaginary worlds, experiences, and writings, and thus represents a valuable vantage point for grasping a certain “ modernity ” of the 17th century. In the intersecting process, space can be seen to be ceaselessly creating and metamorphosing in reaction to new experiences. The discourse on space in the travael accounts is taxonomic, axiological, imaginary, mental, and symbolic all at the same time.
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This article aims at understanding why some wives take over the management of the family business upon the death of their husband. It first addresses this issue based on the history of a twentieth century widow entrepreneur. A second part goes beyond this single case, based on a historical study spanning three centuries. It emphasizes the importance of this phenomenon. A final part, based on the evidence presented previously, identifies four factors: law, economic necessity, family conflicts, skills acquired while working in the shadow of the husband. The conclusion draws the managerial implications of this research.
Keywords: Transmission, Succession, Entreprise Familiale, Veuve Entrepreneure, Invisibilité, Transmission, Succession, Family Business, Widow Entrepreneur, Invisibility, Transmisión, Sucesión, Empresa Familiar, La viuda empresaria, Invisibilidad
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