The Archaeology of Sanitation in Roman Italy: Toilets, Sewers, and Water Systems (Studies in the History of Greece and Rome)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (858 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1469621282 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Toilets central" according to boelens peter. Great book for ancient toilet lovers.. A superb archaeological study of the toilets and sewers of Rome! It may seem to the public that this is an odd topic for an author to look into. But, as all of us know, when one “has to go” it may surprise us that not all cultures follow exactly the same practice. (See my review of Gregory and James’ TOILETS OF THE WORLD on Amazon).Here is a study by a scholar at Brandeis University about how the Romans “did it” –the architecture of toilets and sewers and water systems. As the title indicates, it is an archaeological study. And this composition represents some very serious reading for the “John” about the “John” while on the “john. "A Fascinating Look Into An Ignored Facet of Archaeology" according to samira. Whether you are knowledgeable about Ancient Roman history or not, this is a fascinating, thought-provoking and well-written book about Pompeii, Ostia, Herculaneum and Ancient Rome. I LOVED it. Dr. Koloski-Ostrow introduces the reader to elements of antiquity that many archaeologists have avoided, and she does so in ways that encourage the reader to constantly ponder the motivations behind ancient structures. Why, for example, were many private toilets in these towns positioned in or near the kitchen? What decisions were made to include or not include windows in public latrines? And therefore, was odor a concern in either of these c
Focusing on the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, and Rome, Koloski-Ostrow's work challenges common perceptions of Romans' social customs, beliefs about health, tolerance for filth in their cities, and attitudes toward privacy. In charting the complex history of sanitary customs from the late republic to the early empire, Koloski-Ostrow reveals the origins of waste removal technologies and their implications for urban health, past and present.. Through the archeological record, graffiti, sanitation-related paintings, and literature, Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow explores this little-known world of bathrooms and sewers, offering
. Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow is Professor and Chair of Classical Studies at Brandeis University, Co-Director of Graduate Studies for the Program in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, and affiliate faculty in Anthropology, Fine Arts, and Women and Gender Studies. She has won several teaching awards both at Brandeis and nationally
Highly recommended.--Library JournalA spirited, insightful, and eagerly-awaited monograph. A thoughtful investigation of an essential aspect of Roman civilization. Like all the best ancient history, this book provides rigorous engagement with our own assumptions about then and about now.--The SpectatorIf shelf space allows only one book on Roman toilets, this is it.--CHOICEProfessor Koloski-Ostrow's book is a dense scholarly examination of sanitation in Ancient Rome, but is also chalked full of thought-provoking insights and insightful research about everyday life's most private behavior.--United Nations of Roma VictrixApassionate account of the toilets and sewers of Roman Italy.--Times Literary SupplementInvaluable. Effectively makes the case for an interdisciplinary approach to toilets and sanitation in any time period.--Classical Journal