Dining posture in ancient Rome : bodies, values, and status / Matthew B. Roller.

Author/creator Roller, Matthew B., 1966-
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 219 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Dinners and dining--Italy. --Rome. --History.
Posture--Italy. --Rome. --History.
Social classes--Italy. --Rome. --History.
Rome (Italy)--Civilization.
Rome (Italy)--Social life and customs.

Contents Introduction -- Dining men : posture, leisure, and privilege -- Dining women : posture, sex, and status -- Dining children : posture, pedagogy, and coming-of-age.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [197]-207) and indexes.
LCCN 2005029438
ISBN0691124574 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780691124575