The Italian Revolution
The Italian Revolution – Risorgimento – extremism is a blessing and a curse. The unification of Italy and Sicily was achieved by overthrowing not just one power in 1848, but four: the Hapsburgs, the Papacy, the House of Savoy and the Spanish Bourbons. The driving forces behind this were largely economic and political inequalities, which also spurred healthcare reform; collaboration for the cause was welcomed by all classes, regardless of socioeconomic status. These factors – as well as the religious and philosophical ideologies that contributed to the creation of present-day Italy and Sicily – will be explored in this lecture. – Anna Scrimenti, M.S.
Anna Scrimenti, M.S.
Ms. Anna Scrimenti received her M.S. in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy from Georgetown University in May 2013. She obtained her B.A. in Liberal Arts/Pre-Medical Studies from Gannon University in Erie, P.A. Her prior experience includes working with infectious diseases among health disparity populations in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Additional research conducted focused on proposed mechanisms of neuropathies, neglected tropical diseases, global health law, and public health policy. Anna now serves as the Executive Assistant to the Director at the Brock Institute for Mega Issues Education at the Jefferson Educational Society.
