Archaeogender, Studies in Gender's Material Culture (Marco Polo Monographs 2, ISSN 1527-2265, no. 2) [Hardcover]

Sheldon Lee Gosline (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0967720125 | ISBN-13: 978-0967720128 0

This volume introduces a new approach to tackling sex and human relationships in the archaeological record. Cultures, in all societies, shape sexual expressions and desires. Sex is provided, while gender is acquired, imposed, or selected depending on the cultural constraints that prevail in a given culture. Our roles in any society are labeled and placed. This changes through our life, from birth to old age, and even in death. This book studies in detail the material culture record of many ancient societies-Yoruba, Natufian, Egyptian, South Asian and Chinese-to see how society shapes everyone's role in it and how that is preserved in the archaeological record.

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About the Author

Prof. Sheldon Gosline is a leading expert in gender of archaeology. This work results from many years of research in the field, displaying the author's broad and deep understanding of ancient societies in Egypt, Israel, India and China.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 28020 pages
• Publisher: Shangri La Pubns Ltd (November 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967720125
• ISBN-13: 978-0967720128
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,381,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic sex study, January 11, 2003

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Kim Khabuli (Cornell University) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archaeogender, Studies in Gender's Material Culture (Marco Polo Monographs 2, ISSN 1527-2265, no. 2) (Hardcover)

Archaeogender is probably the most profound study on gender in archaeology available. Every subject discussed is completely researched, yet it is presented in a witty and engaging style. How we are defined by society is something I had not seriously understood until now. This book is profoundly important!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible study of sex through the ages!, January 5, 2003

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This review is from: Archaeogender, Studies in Gender's Material Culture (Marco Polo Monographs 2, ISSN 1527-2265, no. 2) (Hardcover)

Dr. Gosline wrote the most provocative study of sex and culture that I have ever read. This is an incredible study that has something for everyone. It begins with a detailed evaluation of feminist and queer theory. Then I was led through a series of fascinating case studies. They not only reveal how gender roles are created in every society, but also provide a key to decoding the symbols that define those roles. This is an amazing theoretical work and practical guide to the Natufians of prehistoric Israel, ancient Egypt, India, Nigeria and even China. The research is as flawless as the conclusions are profound!