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Zusatztext "This initial volume discussing women, crime, and punishment in the Near East is an excellent, welcome introduction to a large, complex subject. Summing Up: Recommended. - ChoiceReviews.org Informationen zum Autor Elisabeth Meier Tetlow has a Doctor of Law degree as well as five Master of Arts degrees in philosophy, theology, biblical studies, and Semitic languages. She has been a visiting scholar in law and religious studies at Loyola University of New Orleans since 1992. Zusammenfassung Crime and punishment, criminal law and its administration, are areas of ancient history that have been explored less than many other aspects of ancient civilizations. Throughout history women have been affected by crime both as victims and as offenders. Inhaltsverzeichnis PREFACEGENERAL INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN LAW AND SOCIETYPART ONE: SUMERThe Law Reforms of King Uru'inimgina of LagashThe Laws of King Ur-Nammu of UrThe Laws of King Lipit-Ishtar of IsinSumerian Laws Exercise TableSumerian Documents and InscriptionsCriminal Trials of WomenArt and ArchaeologyConclusion: Women, Crime, and Punishment in Ancient SumerPART II: BABYLONIA Old Babylonia (1894-1595) The Laws of Eshnunna The Laws of King Hammurab The Edict of King Ammisaduqa Old Babylonian Documents and InscriptionsMiddle Babylonia (1595-627)Late Babylonia (626-539) The Late Babylonian Laws Late Babylonian Documents and Inscriptions Conclusion: Women, Crime, and Punishment in Ancient BabyloniaPART III: ASSYRIAOld Assyria I (2000-1814 B.C.E.)Old Assyria II (1814-1762 B.C.E.)Middle Assyria (1363-1057 B.C.E.) The Middle Assyrian Laws The Middle Assyrian Palace DecreesLate Assyria (934-612) Assyrian Documents, Inscriptions, and Art Royal Assyrian Conquest AnnalsConclusion: Women, Crime, and Punishment in Ancient AssyriaPART IV: KHATTThe Hittite LawsHittite Documents and InscriptionsConclusion: Women, Crime, and Punishment in Ancient KhattiCONCLUSION: WOMEN, CRIME, AND PUNISHMENTIN THE ANCIENT NEAR EASTSumerTransitionBabyloniaAssyriaKhattiConclusionILLUSTRATIONSCHRONOLOGY AND NAMESNOTESBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX...
