The first section of the book deals with the history of the relationship of classical studies and anthropology. In the second section the more material aspects of ancient Greek life are considered and the author relates the economic history of the period to new approaches in archaeology and economic anthropology. The place of kinship in the social structure of the Greek city-state; the social factors involved in the genesis of Greek philosophy; and the structural and institutional components of 'freedom' in classical Athens are all examined. First published in 1978.
| ISBN: | 9780415869317 |
| Publication date: | 29th October 2013 |
| Author: | SC Humphreys |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 372 pages |
| Genres: |
Ancient history European history Social and cultural anthropology |
The first section of the book deals with the history of the relationship of classical studies and anthropology. In the second section the more material aspects of ancient Greek life are considered and the author relates the economic history of the period to new approaches in archaeology and economic anthropology. The place of kinship in the social structure of the Greek city-state; the social factors involved in the genesis of Greek philosophy; and the structural and institutional components of 'freedom' in classical Athens are all examined. First published in 1978.
Anthropology and the Greeks features in the following genres: Ancient history, European history, Social and cultural anthropology
Anthropology and the Greeks is available in Paperback, Ebook
Anthropology and the Greeks was written by SC Humphreys and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Anthropology and the Greeks has 372 pages
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