Gender in World History
2000
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From classical times to the twentieth century, Gender in World History is a fascinating exploration of what happens to established ideas about men and women, and their roles, when difficult cultural systems come into contact.
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Author
Peter N. Stearns
Author · 22 books
Peter N. Stearns is a professor at George Mason University, where he was provost, from January 1, 2000 to July 2014. Stearns was Chair of the Department of History at Carnegie Mellon University and also served as the Dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition, he founded and edited the Journal of Social History. While at Carnegie Mellon he developed a pioneering approach to teaching World History.
