Marriage

By Alicia Cafferty Lerner

The several essays compiled by editor Alicia Cafferty Lerner will help your readers develop a world view about marriage. This book provides analysis on the institution of marriage in different global locations, cultures, and social climates. One chapter covers human rights abuses, with a look into such cultures as Niger, Malawi, India, and Germany. Another chapter explains arranged, child, and polygamy marriages, with cultural coverage including Australia, Bangladesh, and Kenya. Same-sex marriages are explored across Canada, South Africa, Aruba, and America. Marriage in relation to money and sex is also explored, taking a look at such places as Ireland, Pakistan, Japan, and Uganda.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737741619
• ISBN13: 9780737741612
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Great material for research

While using my college research database, I came across this book, and it was incredibly helpful in understanding the ways in which marriage differs around the world. In addition to the assistance I received for my research paper from the book itself, I was able to contact the editor, Alicia Cafferty Lerner, who was so amazingly helpful and sincere. This book was instrumental in shaping my papers' topic, and I was truly pleased with the entire experience.