Gender: A World History

by Kent, Susan Kingsley

• ISBN13: 9780190621988
• ISBN10: 0190621982
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780190622008
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-12-07
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
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About This Book

Gender: A World History by Susan Kingsley Kent is a comprehensive textbook that offers a chronological exploration of gender across the globe. This book is a valuable resource for students and educators interested in understanding the evolution of gender roles and their impact on society throughout history.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in courses focused on gender studies, history, sociology, and anthropology. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the historical and cultural contexts of gender, including professionals looking to expand their understanding of gender dynamics.

History and Editions

Gender: A World History has been a cornerstone in the field of gender studies since its publication. The book provides a detailed examination of gender from ancient civilizations to modern times, addressing key themes such as patriarchy, universal religions, war, slavery, and the state. Each chapter offers a nuanced exploration of how gender has shaped and been shaped by historical events and cultural practices.

Author and Other Works

Susan Kingsley Kent is a renowned historian known for her insightful and engaging writing style. Her work in Gender: A World History reflects her extensive research in the field of gender studies. While this book is her primary contribution to the New Oxford World History series, she has also authored other notable works that explore various aspects of history and gender.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780190621988
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780190621971
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780190622008

Publication Details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
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• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780190621971
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780190622008

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• 9780190621971
• 9780190621988
• 9780190622008

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Author Biography

Susan Kingsley Kent is an Arts & Sciences Professor of Distinction in the Department of History at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is the author of The Global 1930s (2017) with Marc Matera, A New History of Britain: Four Nations and an Empire (2016), and Queen Victoria: Gender and Empire (2016), among others.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is Gender?

Chapter 1: Patriarchy in the Ancient World, 3000 BCE - 300 CE

Chapter 2: The Gender Rules of New Universal Religions, 200-1000 CE

Chapter 3: Gender and War in the Age of Global Interactions, 1000 - 1500

Chapter 4: Gender and Slavery in the Age of Global Expansion, 1450-1750

Chapter 5: Gender and the State in the Age of Revolution, 1750-1850

Chapter 6: Gender in the Age of Empires, 1815-1914

Chapter 7: Gender Politics in the Twentieth Century

Epilogue: Challenging Gender Identities

Acknowledgments

Chronology

Further Reading

Websites

Notes

Index