The Oxford handbook of social relations in the Roman world

About “The Oxford handbook of social relations in the Roman world”

The Oxford Handbook of Social Relations in the Roman World is a 2011 academic book that brings together current research on social relations in ancient Rome. It begins with an introduction that outlines the state of the field, suggests areas for further study, and provides context for the articles that follow. A second introductory article sets the chronological framework for the handbook. The book is divided into six sections: mechanisms of socialization, mechanisms of communication and interaction, communal contexts for social interaction, modes of interpersonal relations, societies within the Roman community, and marginalized persons. Each section explores different aspects of Roman social life, including education, law, literature, public life, relationships, and the roles of various groups within Roman society.