Themes in Roman society and culture : an introduction to ancient Rome

*THE SCAN IS MISSING CHAPTER 2* Themes in Roman Society and Culture is a core contributed volume that provides a thematic introduction to fundamental aspects of Roman society-its composition, institutions, structures, and cultural products-with major focus on the period 200 BCE to 200 CE. This engaging introduction challenges students to consider Roman society as a complex web of social relationships, economic dynamics, legal structures, and religious beliefs, informed by the physical environment in which it developed rather than a series of chronological events. Each chapter is written by an active Canadian researcher and teacher in the field, which gives students a sense of the relevant evidence and an assessment of the current state of scholarship, preparing them to pursue more nuanced, thoughtful, and complex research into Roman life or history. Contents A Note to the Reader Introduction 1. The Development of Roman Social History CH. 2 MISSING 3. Class and Status 4. Roman Slavery 5. The Roman Household 6. Education in the Roman World 7. Latin Literature 8. Roman Sexuality and Gender 9. Religion at Rome 10. Roman Government in the Republic and Early Empire 11. Crime, Law, and Order 12. Entertainment in the Roman World 13. The Roman Army 14. Foreign Relations: War and Conquest 15. The Economy 16. Roman Technology and Engineering 17. Art and Architecture Conclusion Epilogue: Roman Themes in Modern Society and Popular Culture Appendix: Resources for Students Glossary Works Cited Index