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University of Melbourne - School of Historical & Philosophical Studies ANCW40015: Gender and Sexuality in Greece and Rome
Product Description
This volume contains numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions, and documents, all of which illuminate the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity.
The detailed introduction provides full social and historical context for the sources, and guides students on how to use the material most effectively. Themes such as marriage, prostitution, and same-sex attraction are presented comparatively, with material from the Greek and Roman worlds shown side by side. This approach allows readers to interpret the written records with a full awareness of the different context of these separate but related societies. Commentaries are provided throughout, focusing on vocabulary and social and historical context.
This is the first major sourcebook on ancient sexuality; it will be of particular use on related courses in classics/ancient history and gender studies.
'Instructors will want to use this sourcebook.' - BMCR
| Introduction : a socio-sexual background to Greece and Rome | p. 1 |
| The divine sphere | p. 18 |
| Beauty | p. 39 |
| Marriage | p. 61 |
| Prostitution | p. 88 |
| Same-sex relationships | p. 110 |
| Sex and violence | p. 136 |
| Anxiety and repulsion | p. 153 |
| Aids and handbooks | p. 174 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780415173315
ISBN-10: 0415173310
Series: Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 280
Published: 10th December 2004
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.9
x 1.63
Weight (kg): 0.41
Edition Number: 1
