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The Status of Women in Preindustrial Societies
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Status of Women in Preindustrial Societies
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Martin King Whyte
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Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:236 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780691611945
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Classifications | Dewey:305.4209 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
8 March 2015 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
How does the status of women in different cultures actually compare with that of men? How does this position vary from one realm--religious, political, economic, domestic, or sexual--to another? To examine these questions, Martin King Whyte draws on a cross-cultural sample of 93 preindustrial societies throughout the world. His analysis describes w
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