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It was in great condition! One person found this helpful. I couldn't have asked for a better shape of a book!!! This is a well written and engaging book. Perhaps the best feature of the text is the author's great dexterity in stating and synthesizing the scholarship of others as well as formulating her own theories and speculations.
Her accessibility and erudition are noteworthy. The one criticism of the text is that more than half of it deals with Greek culture and almost out of obligation continues into the Roman era, but is less successful in its depth and interest. The great work of such scholars is showing the depth of complexity in the ancient world about which we assume to completely comprehend, simply because we have inherited much of their culture.
The book also helps put aside all the contemporary doctrinaire notions as regards gender and sexuality which are often the political starting points in contemporary culture. Read and learn from an excellent scholar! And that's why you shouldn't buy a Kindle. Buy a real book if you want the whole book, silly. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. What's up with that??? Did I miss something???
Is the kindle version different than the print version that contains all the references???? It might be but I'm not going to buy the print version to find out.
The material is ordered chronologically. Books by Marilyn B. Her research has focused on notions of gender and sexuality in the ancient world. Discover how to rethink sexuality that has been distorted by a confused culture. Learn more about Amazon Prime. Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands.
The kindle version is a 2nd revised edition of the original text. Maybe the kindle version has the old reference bibliography??? This is very very annoying.
Why would an editor do this? Why would an author allow this? This is sloppy scholarship or pure laziness or both. So, then, if you are unfamiliar with a cited author you have to go out on the web to find out the book, article, etc. For a book that bills itself as the "only comprehensive textbook on ancient sexuality" of Greaco-Roman descent, that is a travesty. I will read it. I will follow the citations, as I do for all such books; but what a pain - an annoying read, not for overall content but for lack of careful attention to important detail demonstrating lack of general respect for the reader.
Again, did I miss something here??? I am quite willing to be corrected. See all 5 reviews.
Sexuality in Greek and Roman Culture (Ancient Cultures) and millions of other . ancient prostitution, representations of women in Greece and Rome, and the. Editorial Reviews. Review. “What has long been badly needed is a comprehensive survey that examines Greco-Roman sexuality, non- judgementally, in its own.
Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. The book's title should have been "Homosexuality in Greek and Roman Culture" because the current title is grossly misleading.
A brilliant overview of issues regarding ancient Greek and Roman sexuality an area that is marginalized in Classical studies even now, I feel, relative to its actual importance in understanding the Classics. Absolutely worth reading for the Classicist, not so much for the armchair enthusiast of ancient Greek and Roman studies.
Jan 08, Kelley Ross rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a really interesting read and definitely made me enjoy my Classsics sexuality class more, but the book wouldn't quite be the same if it wasn't assigned with other readings.
For instance, an understanding of Foucault is assumed. It's been so long since I read this that I can't really remember the details, but going by the rating I gave at the time, it was good! Guess what, Ancient Greeks and Romans were very sexual. Being gay back then was normal. This is a great historical book on sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome. Lewis Ferrero rated it liked it Dec 27, Olivia treloar rated it it was amazing Sep 27, Heather rated it liked it Feb 27, Alexia rated it really liked it Feb 09, Kris rated it really liked it Jun 02, Jasmin Kocaer rated it it was amazing Jun 12, Lucian McMahon rated it liked it Jun 07, Aaron Taylor rated it it was amazing Apr 15, Michael J rated it really liked it Mar 31, Mary rated it liked it Sep 25, Manal rated it really liked it May 19, Robin rated it liked it Jun 12, Joanne rated it it was amazing Jan 26, Millie Jayne Nagle rated it really liked it Apr 24, Samantha Placanica rated it it was ok Jul 13, Jonathan Brantley rated it really liked it Dec 05, Kathryn rated it liked it May 13, Albin rated it really liked it Feb 16, Carolina Fernandes rated it really liked it Jan 07, When you click on a Sponsored Product ad, you will be taken to an Amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it.
To learn more about Amazon Sponsored Products, click here. Would you like to tell us about a lower price? Learn more about Amazon Prime. Covers a wide range of subjects, including Greek pederasty and the symposium, ancient prostitution, representations of women in Greece and Rome, and the public regulation of sexual behavior Expanded coverage extends to the advent of Christianity, includes added illustrations, and offers student-friendly pedagogical features Text boxes supply intriguing information about tangential topics Gives a thorough overview of current literature while encouraging further reading and discussion Conveys the complexity of ancient attitudes towards sexuality and gender and the modern debates they have engendered.
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