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The History of Human Marriage V2

The History of Human Marriage V2

Westermarck, Edward

Hardcover

ArchaeologyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161376399
ISBN13: 9781161376395
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 608
Weight: 3.71
Height: 1.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The History of Human Marriage V2 is a book written by Edward Westermarck that explores the history of marriage in various cultures and civilizations throughout human history. This second volume of the series focuses on the practices and beliefs surrounding marriage in ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt, as well as in medieval Europe and Asia. Westermarck analyzes the evolution of marriage customs and traditions, including the roles of men and women, the concept of monogamy, and the influence of religion and social norms. He also examines the impact of economic, political, and technological changes on marriage practices. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in anthropology, sociology, and history, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the origins and development of human marriage.1922. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766146189, 0766145255.Volume 2 of 3. This work discusses the evolution of marriage from its earliest history through present times. This volume contains chapters relative to the following topics: sexual selection in man; endogamy; enogamy; exogamy; marriage by capture; consent as a condition of marriage; marriage by consideration and by the exchange of presents, gifts to the bride and to the bridegroom; and marriage rites.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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