The Family, Women and Death: Comparative Studies

This book explores 3 universal but culturally variable phenomena: the family, women, and death, posing questions about our own ways of looking at these issues and analyzing ancient Greek ideas. It also examines how researchers' presuppositions have been influenced by their culture and experience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1983 and reissued in 1993, this comprehensive work delves into three universal yet culturally diverse phenomena: the family, women, and death. Through a meticulous analysis of ancient Greek ideas and a critical examination of researchers' presuppositions, the book raises thought-provoking questions about our perception of the family, private life, sex, gender, and death. It explores the historical context of Fustel de Coulanges' views on the role of tomb-cult in the evolution of the family in the ancient world and contextualizes them within the 19th-century milieu. Additionally, the study of the classical Athenian family sheds light on ongoing historical and sociological debates regarding the boundaries between public and private spheres. This profound exploration of human experiences offers a rich and enlightening perspective on the complexities of human society.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032594668