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A History of Marriage
From Same Sex Unions to Private Vows and Common Law, the Surprising Diversity of a Tradition
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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.
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- Title
- A History of Marriage
- Subtitle
- From Same Sex Unions to Private Vows and Common Law, the Surprising Diversity of a Tradition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Abbott
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9781609800888
- Description
- 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.