Kinship in ancient Athens an anthropological analysis /

The concept of kinship is at the heart of understanding the structure of ancient Athenian society and the lives of its citizens. Drawing on epigraphic, literary, and archaeological sources, 'Kinship in Ancient Athens' explores interactions between kin across a range of social contexts, fro...

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Main Author: Humphreys, S. C.
Other Authors: Oxford Scholarship Online.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Physical Description: 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).
Edition: First edition.
Series: Oxford scholarship online.
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Summary: The concept of kinship is at the heart of understanding the structure of ancient Athenian society and the lives of its citizens. Drawing on epigraphic, literary, and archaeological sources, 'Kinship in Ancient Athens' explores interactions between kin across a range of social contexts, from family life to legal matters, politics, and more.
Item Description: This edition previously issued in print: 2018.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The concept of kinship is at the heart of understanding the structure of ancient Athenian society and the lives of its citizens. Drawing on epigraphic, literary, and archaeological sources, 'Kinship in Ancient Athens' explores interactions between kin across a range of social contexts, from family life to legal matters, politics, and more.
Specialized.
Physical Description: 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).
Audience: Specialized.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780191830204 (ebook) :