Invisible women of prehistory three million years of peace, six thousand years of war / Judy Foster, with Marlene Derlet.

Author/creator Foster, Judy
Other author Derlet, Marlene, 1936-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNorth Melbourne, Vic. : Spinifex Press,
Descriptionxiv, 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Contents The prehistoric female principle: the goddess of old Europe. The theory of Marija Gimbutas -- Identifying bias in research -- Intangible evidence: the role of language, oral transmission and myth -- Tangible evidence: prehistoric art, the visual image, sign and symbol -- Northern hemisphere: the prehistoric goddess figurines of old Europe -- Hunter-gathering, the first horticulture and agriculture -- Three prehistoric civilisations -- The Indo-Europeans: 'Civilisation' and history begin. The first Indo-Europeans: the beginning of 'civilisation' and written history -- The first changes to women's status -- Indo-European philosophies: their development and effects -- The hidden and new worlds: prehistories, the female principle and Indo-European influences. Hidden worlds: Africa -- Hidden worlds: the Indian subcontinent -- Hidden worlds: China, Korea, Japan -- Hidden worlds: Thailand and Indonesia -- New worlds: Australia -- New worlds: Oceania -- New worlds: the Americas.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 365-391) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015375439
ISBN9781876756918 (pbk.)
ISBN9781742195483 (eBook : pdf)
ISBN9781742197913 (eBook : ePUB)
Stock numberPO Box 212, North Melbourne VIC 3051

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