Bioarchaeological interpretations of the human past local regional and global perspectives social inequality and difference in the ancient greek world
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In this volume, the authors examine the ways social inequalities and differences affected health and wellbeing in ancient Greece. Although the ancient Greek civilization is often associated with the ideals of democracy and social equality, the region was characterized by pervasive divisions. This book moves beyond elitism and idealization.
Exploring the relationship between health and inequality in the societies of ancient Greece
In this volume, bioarchaeologists, osteologists, archaeologists, and paleopathologists examine the ways social inequalities and differences affected health and wellbeing in ancient Greece. Although the ancient Greek civilization is often associated with the ideals of democracy and social equality, the region was characterized by pervasive divisions. Moving beyond elitism and idealization, this book focuses on health-related disparities and difference.
Case studies cover a wide temporal range—from the eleventh century BCE through the sixth century CE, a period not usually examined in bioarchaeological studies of the region—and geographical areas including city-states in the Greek mainland, the Aegean islands, the Ionian coast, Albania, and Southern Italy. Comparing health-related data across social groups and sociopolitical systems, contributors explore the relationships between colonists and Indigenous communities, strategies of inclusion and exclusion in mortuary practices, and the impact of urbanization and Romanization on health, diet, and growth. This book also discusses methodological questions such as the challenges posed by poor skeletal preservation, small sample sizes, and incomplete or legacy data.
With a focus on marginalized groups including ordinary people, women, children, and enslaved workers, Social Inequality and Difference in the Ancient Greek World shows how bioarchaeology can dialogue with the disciplines of archaeology and ancient history to explore subjects such as health, inequality, ethnicity, age, and gender. This book opens a new avenue for addressing questions concerning living standards in the ancient world.
Contributors: Hannah Liedl
Lukas Waltenberger
Britney Kyle
Dimitra Ermioni Michael
Victoria Sabetai
Carrie L. Sulosky Weaver
Anna Lagia
Elena Vlachogianni
Sandra Garvie-Lok
Prof Jane Buikstra
Reine-Marie Bérard
Christina Papageorgopoulou
Efthymia Nikita
Aliya R. Hoff
Eleni-Anna Prevedorou
Sofia Voutsaki
Lisa Steige
Sam Cleymans
Paraskevi Tritsaroli
A volume in the series Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local, Regional, and Global Perspectives, edited by Clark Spencer Larsen
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 17 december 2024
Aantal pagina's: 460
Hoofdredacteur: Anna Lagia
Hoofduitgeverij: University Press Of Florida
Product breedte: 155 mm
Product lengte: 235 mm
Verpakking breedte: 155 mm
Verpakking lengte: 235 mm
EAN: 9781683404606