A Short History of Human Marriage

by Edvard Westermarck

Book Overview

A Short History of Human Marriage by Edward Westermarck is a comprehensive study of the institution of marriage throughout human history. The book explores the various forms of marriage that have existed in different cultures and societies, from monogamy to polygamy, and from arranged marriages to love marriages. Westermarck examines the social, economic, and religious factors that have influenced the development of marriage, as well as the role of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161377158
• ISBN13: 9781161377156
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"