Looking at sex and sexuality from a variety of historical, sociological and theoretical perspectives, as represented in a variety of media, "Sex in Antiquity" represents a vibrant picture of the discipline of ancient gender and sexuality studies, showcasing the work of leading international scholars as well as that of emerging talents and new voices.
Sexuality and gender in the ancient world is an area of research that has grown quickly with often sudden shifts in focus and theoretical standpoints. This volume contextualises these shifts while putting in place new ideas and avenues of exploration that further develop this lively field or set of disciplines. This broad study also includes studies of gender and sexuality in the Ancient Near East which not only provide rich consideration of those areas but also provide a comparative perspective not often found in such collections. "Sex in Antiquity" is a major contribution to the field of ancient gender and sexuality studies.
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Looking at sex and sexuality from a variety of historical, sociological and theoretical perspectives, as represented in a variety of media, "Sex in Antiquity" represents a vibrant picture of the discipline of ancient gender and sexuality studies, showcasing the work of leading international scholars as well as that of emerging talents and new voices.
Sexuality and gender in the ancient world is an area of research that has grown quickly with often sudden shifts in focus and theoretical standpoints. This volume contextualises these shifts while putting in place new ideas and avenues of exploration that further develop this lively field or set of disciplines. This broad study also includes studies of gender and sexuality in the Ancient Near East which not only provide rich consideration of those areas but also provide a comparative perspective not often found in such collections. "Sex in Antiquity" is a major contribution to the field of ancient gender and sexuality studies.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Rewriting Antiquity |
Release date | December 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2015 |
Editors | Mark Masterson, Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz, James Robson |
Dimensions | 246 x 174 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 588 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-51941-0 |
Barcode | 9780415519410 |
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LSN | 0-415-51941-1 |