A companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities / edited by Thomas K. Hubbard.

Date:
2014
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Description

"A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities presents a comprehensive collection of original essays relating to aspects of gender and sexuality in the classical world. Views the various practices and discursive contexts of sexuality systematically and holistically Discusses Greece and Rome in each chapter, with sensitivity to the continuities and differences between the two classical civilizations. Addresses the classical influence on the understanding of later ages and religion. Covers artistic and literary genres, various social environments of sexual conduct, and the technical disciplines of medicine, magic, physiognomy, and dream interpretation. Features contributions from more than 40 top international scholars "-- Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

Chichester, West Sussex, UK : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2014.

Physical description

xxv, 651 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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    History of Medicine
    TPJ.33.AA1
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ISBN

  • 9781405195720
  • 140519572X
  • 1118610652
  • 9781118610657
  • 1118610660
  • 9781118610664
  • 1118610687
  • 9781118610688