Alcohol, Sex and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe (Hardcover)

This book examines drinking and attitudes to alcohol consumption in late medieval and early modern England, France, and Italy, especially as they related to sexual and violent behaviour and to gender relations. According to widespread beliefs, the consumption of alcohol led to increased sexual activity among both men and women, and it also led to disorderly conduct among women and violent conduct among men. A. Lynn Martin shows how alcohol was a fundamental part of the diets of most people, including women, resulting in daily drinking of large amounts of ale, beer, or wine. This study offers an intimate insight into both the altered states induced by alcohol, and, by opposition, into normal relations in family, community, and society.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Early Modern History: Society and Culture
Release date:	2001
First published:	2001
Authors:	L. Martin
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-333-92242-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Illness & addiction: social aspects > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-333-92242-5
Barcode:	9780333922422

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