Global Perspectives on Social Issues: Marriage and Divorce

By Rita James Simon and Rita J. Simon

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739105884
• ISBN13: 9780739105887
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"