Widows and Patriarchy
| Author | : Thomas A.J. McGinn |
| Publisher | : Bristol Classical Press |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2008-02-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015076125262 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Widows and Patriarchy by : Thomas A.J. McGinn
Download or read book Widows and Patriarchy written by Thomas A.J. McGinn and published by Bristol Classical Press. This book was released on 2008-02-22 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begins with the view that ancient society was structured by a 'spectrum of statuses' and applies this insight to the position of women, primarily that of widows, in three historical periods. This book analyses the evidence to assess the value of this generalization and, to evaluate the position of widows in the societies under examination.
