Gender in the Ancient Near East Taylor & Francis Ltd

Gender in the Ancient Near East is a wide-ranging study through text and art that presents our current understanding of gender constructs in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Cyprus, and the Levant and incorporates current trends in gender theory. Readers are guided through sources in translation, ancient art, and material culture alongside overviews of both Near Eastern history and contemporary gender theory. This comprehensive introduction to the subject is suitable for students and schola...