Language and Society in the Greek and Roman Worlds

James (University of Cambridge) Clackson

Cambridge University Press, 2015

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Translated examples from Greek, Latin and other languages give an accessible account for students and general readers of how language illuminates topics such as ethnicity, social mobility, religion, gender and sexuality in the ancient world. Questions addressed include the rise and fall of languages, obscenity, and what language Jesus spoke.

ISBN-13
9780521192354
ISBN-10
0521192358
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2015
Publication date
2015-04-30
Pages
224
Dimensions
160x236x19
Weight
478