Constructions of Childhood in Ancient Greece and Italy

Klappentext These 20 papers explore ancient notions and experiences of childhood around the Mediterranean, from prehistory to late antiquity. They are grouped into sections on Families; Socialization and Enculturation; Rituals and Life Transitions; Gender and Representation; Burial; Commemoration; and Childhood and the Classical Tradition. The contributors come from a range of different disciplines, including art history, archaeology, classical philology, and physical anthropology. Zusammenfassung These 20 papers explore ancient notions and experiences of childhood around the Mediterranean, from prehistory to late antiquity.

Product details

• Authors: Ada Cohen, Jeremy B. Rutter
• Assisted by: A. Cohen (Editor), Ada Cohen (Editor), J. B. Rutter (Editor), Jeremy B. Rutter (Editor)
• Publisher: External catalogues_US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2007
• EAN: 9780876615416
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-541-6
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 280 mm x 23 mm
• Series: Hesperia Supplement
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book