Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]

Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 1282
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ISBN-10 : 9798216115090
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Book Synopsis Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes] by : George P. Monger

Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes] written by George P. Monger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 1282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.


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