Gender in World History (Themes in World History) Book

From classical times to the twentieth century, Gender in World Historyis a fascinating exploration of what happens to establexplores continuities, change and patterns over time. It provides a distinctive approach to the explorations of historical meanings of femininity and masculinity, as well as a contribution to world history itself.From the many case studies across different societies and periods, examples include: * the impact of Islam and Middle-Eastern gender practices on India and sub-Saharan Africa * the results of new contacts with CHina on conditions for women in Japan and among the Mongols * European colonial influences on the Americas, India, Africa and Pacific Oceania * the impact of international influences on the twentieth century Middle East.World history and women's history are both exciting and growing fields. However, they have, until now, been notoriously difficult to put together. This book breaks new ground to facilitate a consistent approach to gender in a world history context.Read More