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Investigates the ideals, practices and performance of gender in the ancient classical world, exploring archaeological, visual and written sources. Essential reading for gender specialists from a wide range of disciplines and an ideal introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate readers studying gender in the past.

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'Foxhall, a prominent archaeologist and scholar on gender in antiquity, offers a fine overview of gender in classical Greece and Rome.' Choice
'… well written, entertaining, and informative, and the author is clear and concise.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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1. Gender and the study of classical antiquity; 2. Households; 3. Demography; 4. Bodies; 5. Wealth; 6. Space; 7. Religion; 8. Conclusions; Bibliographic essay.

Studying Gender in Classical Antiquity

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 5 September 2013
      ISBN-13 9780521557399
      978-0521557399
      ISBN-10 0521557399
      Also in:
      Ancient history Gender studies, gender groups Social and cultural anthropology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Investigates the ideals, practices and performance of gender in the ancient classical world, exploring archaeological, visual and written sources. Essential reading for gender specialists from a wide range of disciplines and an ideal introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate readers studying gender in the past.

      Trade Review
      'Foxhall, a prominent archaeologist and scholar on gender in antiquity, offers a fine overview of gender in classical Greece and Rome.' Choice
      '… well written, entertaining, and informative, and the author is clear and concise.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

      Table of Contents
      1. Gender and the study of classical antiquity; 2. Households; 3. Demography; 4. Bodies; 5. Wealth; 6. Space; 7. Religion; 8. Conclusions; Bibliographic essay.

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