The Ancient Egyptian Family

Kinship and Social Structure
Langbeschreibung
Was ancient Egyptian society organized along patrilineal or matrilineal lines? This fascinating cultural study attempts to solve one of the most debated questions among Egyptology scholars, offering new insight into the curious position of women in both ancient Egyptian society and the ancient Egyptian family structure.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. The Egyptian Foundation 2. The Historical Context 3. The Family in Ancient Egyptian Society 4. Description of Ancient Egyptian Kinship Terms 5. Egypt and Other African Cultures 6. A Discussion of Cheikh Anta Diop's Two Cradle Theory 7. Conclusion
Troy D. Allen is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Southern University. There, he teaches courses in African-American History, World Civilizations (Honors), and the History of Ancient Egypt, along with a course on Race Relations. Dr. Allen is the author of many articles, and also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Black Studies. He recently edited a Special Edition of the Journal of Black Studies focused on the issues of Race, Class, and Poverty in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
ISBN-13:
9780415542296
Veröffentl:
2014
Erscheinungsdatum:
07.01.2014
Seiten:
128
Autor:
Troy D Allen
Gewicht:
181 g
Format:
229x152x7 mm
Sprache:
Englisch

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