{"product_id":"women-in-classical-antiquity-from-birth-to-death-9781118413524","title":"Women in Classical Antiquity: From Birth to Death","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWomen in Classical Antiquity: From Birth to Death\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive academic textbook provides an introduction to women and gender in the classical world, drawing on the most recent research in the field. \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLifecycle Approach to Understanding Classical Women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines the lifecycle of women in ancient Greek and Rome beginning with how young females acquired the gendered characteristics necessary for adulthood. Drawing on the most recent findings and research on the topic, it 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\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Coverage of Female Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. The author explores how women exercised authority and the possibilities for their civic engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\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\n\u003cli\u003eContains information on the most recent research in this rapidly evolving field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes questions for review, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of key terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Academic Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for academics and students of classical antiquity, this textbook offers a general introduction to women and gender in the classical world. The book is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate studies in classics, ancient history, women's studies, and gender studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\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","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680832655634,"sku":"9781118413524","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fb41260b-81f7-4a87-a377-4cbf8515653a.jpg?v=1733943465","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/women-in-classical-antiquity-from-birth-to-death-9781118413524","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}