Marriage and Divorce (Global Perspectives on Social Issues)

by Rita J Simon and Howard Altstein

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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.
  • ISBN10 0739105884
  • ISBN13 9780739105887
  • Publish Date 1 April 2003
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Lexington Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 146
  • Language English