Family Life in the Ancient and Medieval Periods

FAIN: FR-10107-78

Terry L. Alford
Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale, VA 22003-3743)

To undertake a study of family life in the ancient and medieval periods. This topic relates very directly to a number of concerns Pi's students have shown over the years—concerns like the role of the sexes, divorce, courtship, sexual attitudes and conduct, marriage, etc. Study will explore the relevancy of pre-modern Western civilization to present day life.