Originally published in 1984 Reproductive Ritual examines fertility and re-production in pre-industrial England. The book discusses both through anthropological

"A welcome addition. They argue that rituals of reproduction in preindustrial societies are essentially political. In these societies, they say, men need to con

Menarche and ritual defloration among the Arunta; elopement among the Tiwi.

A comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies, featuring original contributions from leading experts from around the wor

This book places childbirth in early-modern England within a wider network of social institutions and relationships. Starting with illegitimacy - the violation