Constructions of Childhood in Ancient Greece and Italy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780876615416)

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.

Author: Ada Cohen
ISBN-10: 0876615418
ISBN-13: 9780876615416
Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athen
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2008
Pages: 456
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.26lbs
Size: 10.92h x 8.33w x 0.95d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 51