The Oxford Classical Dictionary

by Esther Eidinow, Simon Hornblower (Editor), Antony Spawforth (Editor)

Overview

Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition of this established dictionary offers entries on all aspects of the classical world. With reception and anthropology as new focus areas and numerous new entries, it is an essential reference work for students, scholars, and teachers of classics and for anyone with an interest in the classical era.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199545568
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/04/2012
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	1648
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 2.80(d)

About the Author

Simon Hornblower is Fellow and Tutor at Oriel College, Oxford, and University Lecturer in Ancient History. Antony Spawforth is Senior Lecturer in Ancient History and Greek Archaeology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and also Curator of the Shefton Museum there.

Table of Contents

PrefaceList of New EntriesArea AdvisorsContributorsAbbreviationsNote to the ReaderA-Z Dictionary Entries

Editorial Reviews

Since the first edition in 1949, the OCD has acquired legendary status among classical scholars as a place of first reference. The third edition, published in 1996 and revised in 2002 with 6,250 entries from 364 international scholars, was almost entirely rewritten. This fourth edition, while adding only 90 new and replacement entries, revises and updates many others. New coverage ranges from pieces on Jewish art to circumcision, masculinity, opera, and the Sabbath. A six-page replacement entry on Homer by Suzanne Saïd is particularly noteworthy. This remains an indispensable source.

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Library Journal

In 6,000 entries ranging from long articles to brief definitions, the third edition incorporates the insights and interests of a new generation of classical scholars. Readers will find coverage of women in the ancient world with entries on abortion, breastfeeding, and motherhood; sexuality including homosexuality, love and friendship, contraception and pornography; and Jews and early Christians. In addition, thematic articles reflect the current emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches to classical studies. These articles include anthropology and the classics, Marxism and classical antiquity, and literary theory and classical studies, while others examine issues of general interest such as race, class struggle, ethnicity, alcoholism, and suicide. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"Truly a masterly work, this is recommended for academic and medium to large public libraries."—Library Journal

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