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      Common Women: Prostitution and Sexuality in Medieval England

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      A "Common Woman" in medieval England was a prostitute, distinguished as such less for taking money for sex than for belonging to all men in common. Karras's book tells the story of these women, their experiences, relations, and treatment under the law, and concludes that prostitution was central to ...

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      Product ID:9780195124989
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Series:Studies in the History of Sexuality
      Title:Common Women
      Subtitle:Prostitution and Sexuality in Medieval England
      Authors:Author: Ruth Mazo Karras
      Page Count:230
      Subjects:European history, British & Irish history, History, Social and cultural history, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Social & cultural history, Ethical issues: prostitution & sex industry, Sexual behaviour, England
      Description:A "Common Woman" in medieval England was a prostitute, distinguished as such less for taking money for sex than for belonging to all men in common. Karras's book tells the story of these women, their experiences, relations, and treatment under the law, and concludes that prostitution was central to the medieval understanding of feminity.
      Imprint Name:Oxford University Press Inc
      Publisher Name:Oxford University Press Inc
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:1998-08-06

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      Weight362 g
      Dimensions229 × 155 × 15 mm