Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family (Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time)
(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time Series)
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Book Overview
The figure of the Roman father has traditionally provided the pattern of patriarchy in European thought. This book shows how the social realities and cultural representations diverged from this paradigm. Demographic analysis and computer simulation demonstrate that before adulthood most Romans lost their fathers by death. Close reading of Latin texts reveals Roman fathers as devoted and loving and not harsh exploitative masters of slaves. The demographic and cultural contexts deepen our understanding of how the patrimony was transmitted.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B00E32QNRU
ISBN13:9780521599788
Release Date:November 1996
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:268 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
a good attempt
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Saller sometimes seems more a sociologist than a historian and this book is no exception. These articles exam a wide range of subjects which may interest historians and laypeople studying the family, law, or even sexuality in the ancient world. Very worth reading but not for the uninformed reader I'm afraid.
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