In this readable and thought-provoking history of bisexuality in the classical age, Eva Cantarella draws on the full range of sources-from legal texts, inscriptions, and medical documents to poetry and philosophical literature-to reconstruct and compare the bisexual cultures of Athens and Rome. Reviews of the earlier edition: Cantarella presents the ancient evidence in a straightforward fashion, draws insightful comparisons between heterosexuality and homosexuality, and elucidates the larger cultural context of erotic experience. With its wide scope the book speaks to the classicist, the layman with an interest in antiquity, the student of sexuality, and even to the unabashed seeker of piquant anecdotes. -John F. Makowski, Classical Journal An important study that is destined to take its place next to the classic works of Foucault and Pomeroy. -Alan Mendelson, History: Reviews of New Books Offers a valuable, close-in reassessment of intricate evidence, freshly researched, readable, and open-minded. -Alan Sinfield, Gay Times This is a book I recommend for all students of sexology. -Milton Diamond, Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality Easily the best book on the topic. -John Buckler, Historian
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-13
9780300093025
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95015623
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Gender Issues
Author
Eva Cantarella
Publication Name
Bisexuality in the Ancient World: Second Edition
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
322 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
195mm
Item Width
128mm
Item Weight
320g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Eva Cantarella
Series Title
Nota Bene
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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