Marriage Among Primitive Peoples

By G. S. Wake

Book Overview

""Marriage Among Primitive Peoples"" is a book written by G.S. Wake that explores the institution of marriage in various primitive societies around the world. The book discusses the different types of marriages and their significance in these societies, including polygamy, monogamy, and group marriages. Wake also examines the role of gender in these societies and how it affects the institution of marriage. The book offers a comparative analysis of different societies, including those in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and explores the similarities and differences in their marital customs. Additionally, the book discusses the impact of colonialism and modernization on these societies and how it has affected their traditional marital customs. Overall, ""Marriage Among Primitive Peoples"" offers a comprehensive study of the institution of marriage in primitive societies and its importance in shaping their social and cultural identities.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Prostitution and Marriage by Capture, by G. S. Wake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127923.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162874872
• ISBN13: 9781162874876
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"