Sociedades científicas, literárias e de instrução: dimensões da prática associativa dos homens de letras e sciencia na corte (1860-1882)

Abstract

This dissertation aims to study scientific, literary and instruction associations organized in Rio de Janeiro city, which had their by-laws assessed by Conselho de Estado, according to the demand of the imperial legislation which had been in force between the years of 1860 and 1882. By means of requests written by members, by-laws and opinions issued by assessors, this research analyzes the speeches made by historical subjects in second half of century XIX. We will consider these points: the ways how the associations represented themselves before the “state sphere”, their expectations, objectives and conceptions of organization and “public utility” in scope of regulamentation and formal recognition process of their practices. This study also deals questions regarding to relationship between associations and Imperial State.