Studying Gender in Medieval Europe

Historical Approaches

AvPatricia Skinner

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Building on over a century of scholarly achievements and advances, this book addresses the core problem of how to incorporate gender in the study of the history of medieval Europe, and why it is important to do so. Providing a succinct overview of the field, Patricia Skinner guides us through debates and innovations in the study of gender in medieval history. Noting that the rise of gender studies has happened at a different pace in different regions, this unique text addresses the national variations of approach visible in US and European scholarly traditions.Packed with key authors, alternative approaches and suggestions for engaging with medieval sources, this text is an essential tool for students and scholars of medieval history at all levels.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-04
Mått:150 x 228 x 16 mm
Vikt:320 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:180
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781137387530

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Patricia Skinner is Wellcome Research Fellow in History of Medicine at Swansea University, UK. She has published widely in the field of medieval history.

Recensioner i media

This is a lucid and lively introduction to the study of women, masculinity and sexuality in Europe, c.500-1500. Skinner offers her own stimulating take on the important debates of recent decades, illuminates key concepts, and suggests source material that students might explore further.

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceSetting the SceneWhy 'Medieval' Matters to Gender HistoryBodies: Sex, Sexuality and HealthcareRules: Patriarchy, the Law and Gendered BehaviourVoices: Authority and SuppressionIdentities: Categories and their ComplicationsStudying Gender and Queering the PictureAppendix: Selected works in languages other than EnglishNotesBibliographyIndex.