MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND CHILDREN IN ANCIENT ROME

BERYL RAWSON (EDITOR)

ISBN 10: 0198149182 / ISBN 13: 9780198149187

Published by CLARENDON PRESS FOR HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTRE, OXFORD, 1992

About this Item

Black Boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, 220 x 145 mm approx. xiv + 252 pp. Frontis + 8 other b/w plates,10 figs and 3 tables all as called for. 2nd printing 1992. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Near Fine/ Near Fine (Book - no previous owner name or annotations. Dust Jacket negligible shelf rubbing, slight sunning to spine. No other defects to book or jacket).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND CHILDREN IN ANCIENT ROME
• Publisher: CLARENDON PRESS FOR HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTRE, OXFORD
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198149182
• ISBN 13: 9780198149187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The family has played a central role in most societies, and the complexity and variety of that role demonstrates there is no single definition or pattern of "the family" in any society. Recent studies of ancient Rome have shown that the sentimental ideal of a core nuclear family was strong throughout the period, but that reality often diverged from the ideal. This study examines many aspects of the composition and inner workings of the Roman family, and provides an illuminating case study of the sentimental ideal versus everyday reality. In addition, Rawson considers the effect of divorce, high mortality rates, status, and fostering on the family in ancient Rome.

From the Back Cover

The family has played a central role in most societies and the complexity and variety of that role has engaged the minds of many from a wide range of disciplines. There is no easy definition of 'the family' and no single pattern in any society.