A History of Marriage

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

Autori

• Elizabeth Abbott

Parametri

Pagine

496pagine

Tempo di lettura

18ore

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

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Exploring the multifaceted institution of marriage, Elizabeth Abbott delves into its historical complexities, highlighting diverse practices such as same-sex unions, arranged marriages, and self-marriages. The book challenges conventional notions of marriage as either a romantic ideal or a social obligation, presenting it instead as a rich tapestry of experiences that encompass love, obligation, and cultural expectations. Abbott's engaging narrative invites readers to reconsider what marriage truly means across different contexts and eras.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

(In brossura)