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Women and Slavery, Vol. 1: Africa, the Indian Ocean World, and the Medieval North Atlantic,Used
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The literature on women enslaved around the world has grown rapidly in the last ten years, evidencing strong interest in the subject across a range of academic disciplines. Until Women and Slavery, no single collection has focused on female slaves whoas these two volumes revealprobably constituted the considerable majority of those enslaved in Africa, Asia, and Europe over several millennia and who accounted for a greater proportion of the enslaved in the Americas than is customarily acknowledged.Women enslaved in the Americas came to bear highly gendered reputations among whitesas scheming Jezebels, ample and devoted mammies, or suffering victims of white male brutality and sexual abusethat revealed more about the psychology of enslaving than about the courage and creativity of the women enslaved. These strong images of modern New World slavery contrast with the equally expressive virtual invisibility of the women enslaved in the Oldconcealed in harems, represented to meddling colonial rulers as wives and nieces, taken into African families and kingroups in subtlely nuanced fashion.Women and Slavery presents papers developed from an international conference organized by Gwyn Campbell.Volume 1 ContributorsSharifa AhjumRichard B. AllenKatrin BromberGwyn CampbellCatherine CoqueryVidrovitchJanGeorg DeutschTimothy FernyhoughPhilip J. HavikElizabeth Grzymala JordanMartin A. KleinGeorge Michael La RuePaul E. LovejoyFred MortonRichard RobertsKirsten A. Seaver
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Women and Slavery, Vol. 1'? A: The main theme of 'Women and Slavery, Vol. 1' is the examination of the experiences of enslaved women throughout history, focusing on their roles in Africa, the Indian Ocean World, and the Medieval North Atlantic.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The volume includes contributions from notable scholars such as Sharifa Ahjum, Richard B. Allen, Katrin Bromber, Gwyn Campbell, and several others, providing diverse perspectives on the subject.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 28, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'Women and Slavery, Vol. 1' contain? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Women and Slavery, Vol. 1' is paperback.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What academic disciplines does this book appeal to? A: This book appeals to a range of academic disciplines, including history, women's studies, and slavery studies, reflecting the growing interest in the subject of enslaved women.
- Q: Are there specific themes discussed in the book regarding the portrayal of enslaved women? A: Yes, the book discusses themes such as gendered reputations of enslaved women, their roles in different societies, and the psychological perceptions surrounding their enslavement.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of slavery, women's studies, and social justice would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book provide a global perspective on the issue of women and slavery? A: Yes, it provides a global perspective by exploring the experiences of enslaved women in different regions, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.