Women, Crime and Punishment in Ancient Law and Society
Author | : Elisabeth Meier Tetlow |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2004-12-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 0826416284 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780826416285 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Women, Crime and Punishment in Ancient Law and Society by : Elisabeth Meier Tetlow
Download or read book Women, Crime and Punishment in Ancient Law and Society written by Elisabeth Meier Tetlow and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-12-28 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime and punishment, criminal law and its administration, are areas of ancient history that have been explored less than many other aspects of ancient civilizations. Throughout history women have been affected by crime both as victims and as offenders. Yet, in the ancient world customary laws were created by men, formal laws were written by men, and both were interpreted and enforced by men.