Description |
xiv, 249 pages ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Cambridge studies in population, economy and society in past time ; 25 |
|
Cambridge studies in population, economy, and society in past time ; 25.
|
Contents |
1. Introduction: approaches to the history of the Roman family -- pt. I. Roman life course and kinship: biology and culture. 2. Roman patterns of death, marriage and birth. 3. Simulation of Roman family and kinship -- pt. II. Roman family and culture: definitions and norms. 4. Familia and domus: defining and representing the Roman family and household. 5. Pietas and patria potestas: obligation and power in the Roman household. 6. Whips and words: discipline and punishment in the Roman household -- pt. III. The devolution of property in the Roman family. 7. Strategies of succession in Roman families. 8. Guardianship of Roman children. 9. Dowries and daughters in Rome. |
Note |
Originally published: 1994. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-244) and index. |
Subject |
Families -- Rome.
|
|
Patriarchy -- Rome.
|
|
Property -- Rome.
|
ISBN |
0521599784 paperback |
|