Envisioning Women in World History: Prehistory to 1500 (Explorations in World History)

Description

Part of McGraw-Hill s Explorations in World History series, this brief and accessible volume presents a comparative survey of the early history of women from a global perspective. Each chapter, which can be read independently of the others, examines the experiences of women in one of seven civilizations typically covered in an introductory world history text: pre-agricultural societies, the Ancient Mediterranean, Gupta India/Southeast Asia, Tang/Song China, Maya and Aztec cultures, early Islam through the Abbasid caliphate, and Europe in the Late Middle Ages. Within these cultures, the authors explore a variety of issues impacting the lives of females in pre-modern history, including the ideal woman, female life cycles, women s roles in work and economy, female sexuality and spirituality, and women and politics. The book s brevity makes it an excellent companion text for students in world history, women s history, introductory sociology and anthropology courses, and women’s studies courses.