{"product_id":"women-in-classical-antiquity-from-birth-to-death-paperback","title":"Women in Classical Antiquity: From Birth to Death - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura K. McClure\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to women and gender in the classical world that draws on the most recent research in the field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen in Classical Antiquity\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the important objects, events and concepts that combine to form a clear understanding of ancient Greek and Roman women and gender. Drawing on the most recent findings and research on the topic, the book offers an overview of the historical events, values, and institutions that are critical for appreciating and comparing the life situations of women across both cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author examines the lifecycle of women in ancient Greek and Rome beginning with how young females acquired the gendered characteristics necessary for adulthood. The text explores female adolescence, including concerns about virginity, medical views of the female body, religious roles, and education. Views of marriage, motherhood, sexual activity, adultery, and prostitution are also examined. In addition, the author explores how women exercised authority and the possibilities for their civic engagement. This important resource: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the formation of classical women's social identity through the life stages of birth, adolescence, marriage, childbirth, old age, and death\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains information on the most recent research in this rapidly evolving field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a review of the life course as a way to understand the social processes by which Greek and Roman females acquired gender traits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes questions for review, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of key terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for academics and students of classical antiquity, \u003ci\u003eWomen in Classical Antiquity \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a general introduction to women and gender in the classical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura K. McClure, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Classics in the Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies in the College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her diverse research interests include Athenian drama, the study of women in the ancient world, and classical reception. Her publications include books on the representation of women in Athenian drama and the courtesan in the Greek literary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127762849927,"sku":"9781118413524","price":88.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3089e007c9dd3128f0039de26924f92a.webp?v=1732590470","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/women-in-classical-antiquity-from-birth-to-death-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}