Discovering the Roman Family: Studies in Roman Social History |
Buy Discovering the Roman Family: Studies in Roman Social History here, one of 749 Brazil History books offered for sale at discount prices here in the history books section at R bookshop. There are currently 84701 history books in our history books section, and over 1,000,000 books listed in our book store. We greatly appreciate your patronage at R bookshop and look forward to offering you a large selection of great books at discount prices now and in the future. Thank you for shopping at R Bookshop!
|
You Are Here: Home > History Books > Brazil History > Item 395
|
Discovering the Roman Family: Studies in Roman Social History
|
by Keith R. Bradley
Sales Rank: 1213060
|
$34.95
At Amazon
on 8-5-2008.
|
|
|
|
Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA April 25, 1991
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0195058585
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0195058581
Book Dimensions:
8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
Weighs: 14.1 ounces
Product Review
"Valuable contribution to the history of Roman family and life course."--American Historical Review
"A scholarly, yet highly readable and accessible set of studies--a valuable and welcome resource for those studying and teaching Roman history.Will also make a fine complement to Shelton's source book."--Paul B. Harvey, Pennsylvania State University
"Will adopt as a supplementary source in my Ancient History course. It is a unique and valuable resource on Rome."--Reuben G. Bullard, Cincinnati Bible College
"Enormously valuable, extraordinarily interesting, a gold mine of erudition, welcomed as a teaching resource in a subject area of critical importance."--Clyde Curry Smith, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
"Excellent for graduate students."--Elizabeth Adams, Frostburg State University
"A most timely, solid, readable study for all students of Roman social civilization."--Stephen Simon, Appalachian State University
"A most useful supplement to a basic text and a most welcome way to bring the Romans to life as a living society. Well organized and well thought out."--M.C. Rosenfield, Southeast Mass. University
"A very useful collection of studies--I shall certainly recommend it to students."-Ria Talbert, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
"Clear presentation of major issues. great notes and bibliography. Individual chapters stand alone. Ideal fr upper division course."-K.R. Wwalkters, Wayne State University
"Tackles material, particularly the involvement of children in the Roman work force, that does not appear in general textbooks."--Elias Kapetanopoulos, Central Connecticut State University
Product Description
These essays on various aspects of family life in ancient Rome offer an especially timely and provocative new characterization of how this most elementary component of Roman society was structured. Recognizing that a traditional nuclear model is necessary for a basic understanding of Roman
family organization, Keith R. Bradley argues that a broader, more extensive context must be established if this structure is to be fully appreciated. looking at the roles of slaves, servants, and other surrogates in the upbringing and socialization of children, and concentrating on the parts played
by wet-nurses and male childerminders, his book molds an entirely new framework for the study of the Roman family. He investigates the extent of serial marriage, especially among the upper-classes, and the effects of the widespread familial dislocation that resulted, and for the first time
considers the prevalence of child labor in the Roman world, contrasting the experiences of upper-class and lower-class children. Bringing these themes together in a lively final section through a fresh, thorough examination of Cicero's correspondence, Bradley portrays the life of an actual Roman
family. A seminal contribution to Roman social history, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in how the family worked and lived in classical times.
Back To Top
|
Discovering the Roman Family: Studies in Roman Social History
Available from Amazon
Price: $34.95
Updated on 8-5-2008.
|
NOTICE: All prices, availability, and specifications
are subject to verification by their respective retailers.
| We offer Discovering the Roman Family: Studies in Roman Social History and other related Brazil History Books here at Rbookshop.com. To view more books about Brazil History please use the previous and next buttons near the top of this page.
|
|
Search for books at
