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Sacrificed Wife/Sacrificer's Wife: Women, Ritual, and Hospitality in Ancient India (Oxford Early Christian Studies (Paperback)),New
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This book concerns the conceptual position of women in early India, specifically in the Vedic and early epic periods (c.1500200 BCE), and it seeks to make contributions both to Indology and to gender studies. By focusing on a single female rolethe activities of the 'Sacrificer's Wife' in solemn ritualand by extracting the rich materials on her role from the voluminous technical ritual manuals, the author isolates a set of conceptual functions the wife fills in ritual practice. These functions can then be observed in other cultural institutions in which women participateparticularly the system of hospitality and gift exchange that regulated the relations between mutually obligated strangers in ancient India and the system of marital exchange.Besides filling a large gap in our understanding of ancient India, this work makes a general contribution to the study of women and gender, not merely by supplying information about a place and time poorly represented in these studies, but also by suggesting some methodologies involving sensitivity to language and linguistic analysis to employ in approaching women and gender in other ancient cultures.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Sacrificed Wife/Sacrificer's Wife'? A: The book focuses on the conceptual position of women in early India, particularly the role of the 'Sacrificer's Wife' during solemn rituals in the Vedic and early epic periods.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sacrificed Wife/Sacrificer's Wife'? A: The author of the book is Stephanie W. Jamison.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 4, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sacrificed Wife/Sacrificer's Wife' have? A: The book contains 360 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does this book contribute to? A: This book contributes to the fields of Indology and gender studies by examining the roles of women in ancient Indian rituals and hospitality.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research, particularly for those studying ancient civilizations, gender roles, and rituals in early India.
- Q: Does the book include information on hospitality and gift exchange? A: Yes, the book explores the system of hospitality and gift exchange that influenced relationships between individuals in ancient India.
- Q: What methodologies does the author suggest for studying women and gender in ancient cultures? A: The author suggests methodologies that involve sensitivity to language and linguistic analysis to understand women and gender roles in ancient contexts.
- Q: Is 'Sacrificed Wife/Sacrificer's Wife' a new book? A: Yes, the item is listed as new.