Athenian Prostitution - The Business of Sex

Athenian Prostitution is a pioneering study that examines the sale of sex in classical Athens from a commercial, rather than from a cultural or moral, perspective.

List of contents

• INTRODUCTION


• CHAPTER 1: APHRODITÊ'S WORKERS IN DEMOCRATIC ATHENS


• CHAPTER 2: PROSTITUTION AS A LIBERAL PROFESSION


• CHAPTER 3: (COMMERCIAL) SEX AND THE CITY: RESTRICTIONS ON PROSTITUTES AS POLITICAL LEADERS


• CHAPTER 4: "PROSTITUTION PURSUANT TO CONTRACT"


• CHAPTER 5: BEYOND LEGALIZATION: LAWS AFFECTING PROSTITUTES


• CHAPTER 6: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS IN A FAMILY BUSINESS


• CHAPTER 7: THE COSTS, AND REWARDS, OF SEXUAL SERVICE


• BIBLIOGRAPHY


• INDEX

About the author

Edward E. Cohen is Professor of Classical Studies and Ancient History (Adjunct) at the University of Pennsylvania.

Summary

Athenian Prostitution is a pioneering study that examines the sale of sex in classical Athens from a commercial, rather than from a cultural or moral, perspective.

Additional text

An authoritative study, highly recommended for its clear writing, depth of analysis and density of interest...Cohen brilliantly demonstrates how prostitution infiltrated all aspects of Greek culture.

Product details

• Authors: Edward E Cohen, Edward E. Cohen, Edward E. (Professor of Classical Studies a Cohen, Edward E. (Professor of Classical Studies and Ancient History (Adjunct) Cohen, Cohen Edward E.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9780190889500
• ISBN: 978-0-19-088950-0
• No. of pages: 266
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Prostitution & Sex Trade, Social and cultural history, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Ethical Issues: Prostitution & Sex Industry, Ethical issues, topics and debates