Global Perspectives on Social Issues: Marriage and Divorce Hardback
by Rita J., American University Simon, Howard Altstein
Part of the Global Perspectives on Social Issues series
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Global Perspectives on Social Issues: Marriage and Divorce examines the history of marriage and divorce and the role played by both institutions in the lives of citizens around the world.
Using a broad range of detailed information and statistics from twenty-five countries, Rita J.
Simon and Howard Altstein explore the regulations and customs surrounding marriage and divorce from a global perspective.
Topics such as social restrictions on marriage, marriage and sexual identity, property transference, and child custody are discussed, with examples drawn from a wide range of cultures.
The second book in the Global Perspectives series, Marriage and Divorce employs both sociological and anthropological techniques to address a variety of fascinating issues about the place of marriage and divorce in modern life.
The volume serves as an interesting and valuable resource for anyone interested in these social institutions.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:146 pages
- Publisher:Lexington Books
- Publication Date:01/04/2003
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- ISBN:9780739105887
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:146 pages
- Publisher:Lexington Books
- Publication Date:01/04/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780739105887
