Patricia Skinner

Studying Gender in Medieval Europe (eBook, PDF)

Historical Approaches

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781137387554
• Artikelnr.: 62730127

Autorenporträt

Patricia Skinner is Wellcome Research Fellow in History of Medicine at Swansea University, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.- Setting the Scene.- Why 'Medieval' Matters to Gender History.- Bodies: Sex, Sexuality and Healthcare.- Rules: Patriarchy, the Law and Gendered Behaviour.- Voices: Authority and Suppression.- Identities: Categories and their Complications.- Studying Gender and Queering the Picture.- Appendix: Selected works in languages other than English.- Notes.- Bibliography.- Index.

Rezensionen

"Presented in an engaging and accessible way, it is likely to become a go-to text for students and teachers of medieval history, including those for whom the study of the gender or the study of the Middle Ages is new territory. ... This book is likely to be the obvious starting point for anyone seeking to engage in such a study and should be included in all university libraries." (Jennifer Farrell, Speculum, Vol. 96 (1), January, 2021)