Welcome to the Dipartimento section of La Civetta's first issue of the year. Here, you'll find a couple of great pieces that delve into the work of two of the Department's staff: Professors John Foot and Charles Burdett.
In a La Civetta exclusive, the former offers up an extract from his latest book, "La Repubblica dei Matti". This book tells the fascinating story of Italy's asylum history through the story of the Gorizia asylum, and its charasmatic director Franco Basaglia. In Zee Bland's interview with Professor Charles Burdett, she finds out about the exciting research project that he is a part of which looks into Italian migration, questions of Italianità and translating cultures.
Enjoy!