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Record Nr.

UNINA9910794163303321

Autore

Robson James (James E.)

Titolo

Sex and sexuality in classical Athens / / James Robson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Edinburgh : , : Edinburgh University Press, , [2013]

©2013

ISBN

1-4744-7213-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxiv, 311 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Debates and documents in ancient history

Disciplina

306.7660938

Soggetti

Sex - Greece - History - To 1500

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages [285]-295) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Series Editors’ Preface -- Preface -- Timeline -- Part I Debates -- Part II Documents -- Illustrations -- Further Reading -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

A broad look at the sex lives and sexual beliefs of the ancient AtheniansFrom courtship and marriage to adultery and prostitution, Sex and Sexuality in Classical Athens takes a broad look at the sex lives and sexual beliefs of ancient Athenians. Chapters such as ‘same-sex relationships’ and ‘sex and the law’ explore both ancient accounts of sexual behaviour and the different ways in which modern scholars have understood them. This book also contains a wide selection of original sources, providing direct access to the ancient evidence. Through engaging with ancient documents and modern debates, readers are encouraged to reach their own conclusions about the scholarly controversies that still rage about this fascinating area of Greek life.Key FeaturesProvides a concise and lively introduction to this field of studyExplores major areas of debateReflects trends in scholarshipEncourages readers to be active cultural historians through the interrogation of primary sourcesIncludes further reading, essay questions, a glossary of technical terms and useful website resources