Gender in World History

Nonfiction, History, World History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies
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Author: Peter N. Stearns ISBN: 9781317524496
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 2, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Peter N. Stearns
ISBN: 9781317524496
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 2, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Covering societies from classical times to the twenty-first century, Gender in World History is a fascinating exploration of what happens to established ideas about men, women, and gender roles when different cultural systems come into contact. The book breaks new ground to facilitate a consistent approach to gender in a world history context.

Now in its third edition, the book has been thoroughly updated, including:

  • expanded treatment of Africa under Islamic influence

    expanded discussion of southeast Asia

    a new chapter on contemporary Latin America

    representations of individual women

    engagement with recent work on gender history and theory.

With truly global coverage, this book enables students to understand how gender roles have varied across the world and over time, and the vital role of gender in structuring social and political relationships. Providing a succinct, current overview of the history of gender throughout the world, Gender in World History remains essential reading for students of world history.

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Covering societies from classical times to the twenty-first century, Gender in World History is a fascinating exploration of what happens to established ideas about men, women, and gender roles when different cultural systems come into contact. The book breaks new ground to facilitate a consistent approach to gender in a world history context.

Now in its third edition, the book has been thoroughly updated, including:

With truly global coverage, this book enables students to understand how gender roles have varied across the world and over time, and the vital role of gender in structuring social and political relationships. Providing a succinct, current overview of the history of gender throughout the world, Gender in World History remains essential reading for students of world history.

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