A History of Marriage

From Same Sex Unions to Private Vows and Common Law, the Surprising Diversity of a Tradition

Autori

• Elizabeth Abbott

Parametri

• 464 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Convivenza & Relazioni
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Sociologia
• Storia

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Exploring the multifaceted nature of marriage, Elizabeth Abbott delves into its historical complexities, challenging conventional views. She examines various forms of unions, including same-sex marriages, arranged marriages, and self-marriages, while highlighting the diverse experiences of love and obligation. Abbott's engaging narrative uncovers the institution's contradictions, revealing marriage as both a ritual of romance and a social construct, filled with both joy and hardship.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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