The Constraints of Desire: The Anthropology of Sex and Gender in Ancient Greece (New Ancient World Series)

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Pp. 269.  “For centuries, classical scholars have intensely debated the “position of women” in classical Athens. Did women have a vast but informal power, or were they little better than slaves? Using methods developed from feminist anthropology, Winkler steps back from this narrowly framed question and puts it in the larger context of how sex and gender in ancient Greece were culturally constructed. His innovative approach uncovers the very real possibilities for female autonomy that existed in Greek society.” Paperback edition.

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ISBN 0415901235
ISBN13 9780415901239
Number of pages 269
Original Title The Constraints of Desire: The Anthropology of Sex and Gender in Ancient Greece (New Ancient World Series)
Published Date 1989
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
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Pp. 269.  “For centuries, classical scholars have intensely debated the “position of women” in classical Athens. Did women have a vast but informal power, or were they little better than slaves? Using methods developed from feminist anthropology, Winkler steps back from this narrowly framed question and puts it in the larger context of how sex and gender in ancient Greece were culturally constructed. His innovative approach uncovers the very real possibilities for female autonomy that existed in Greek society.” Paperback edition.

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Weight 0.36 kg