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Marriage, a history
Book • 2005
Stephanie Coontz's "Marriage, a History" provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of marriage across different cultures and historical periods.
The book challenges traditional notions of marriage as a timeless institution, revealing its adaptability and transformation over centuries.
Coontz examines the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped marriage, highlighting its diverse forms and functions.
She explores the changing roles of men and women within marriage and the impact of social movements on marital norms.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of marriage's complexities and its ongoing evolution.
The book challenges traditional notions of marriage as a timeless institution, revealing its adaptability and transformation over centuries.
Coontz examines the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped marriage, highlighting its diverse forms and functions.
She explores the changing roles of men and women within marriage and the impact of social movements on marital norms.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of marriage's complexities and its ongoing evolution.
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Mentioned by Michael A. Goodman as the author of "Marriage, a History", highlighting the significant changes in marital relations over the past 30 years.
Episode 121: The Family Proclamation in Context (Michael A. Goodman)
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Esther Perel as a book that aptly describes the history of how love conquered marriage.
Esther Perel as a book that aptly describes the history of how love conquered marriage.
The evolution of marriage with Esther Perel | Design Matters with Debbie Millman
