Description: This book delves into a thought-provoking exploration of marriage, challenging conventional norms and societal expectations. It offers a comparative analysis of monogamy and polygamy, tracing their historical origins and examining their impact on individuals and communities. The author's extensive travels and interactions with diverse cultures provide a unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships. He questions the presumed superiority of monogamy, highlighting its limitations in addressing the natural desires and needs of both men and women. By presenting a case for polygamy, the book challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about love, marriage, and societal structures. With references to biblical teachings and historical examples, the author delves into the moral and ethical dimensions of both marriage systems. He explores the potential consequences of monogamy, including the prevalence of infidelity, prostitution, and societal imbalances. The book advocates for a more open and inclusive approach to relationships, one that recognizes the diversity of human experiences and promotes individual fulfillment within a framework of love and commitment. Ultimately, this book's exploration of marriage systems invites readers to engage in critical reflection on prevailing societal norms and to consider alternative models that may better serve the needs of individuals and foster a more just and equitable society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 288
Type: textbook
Book Title: History and Philosophy of Marriage, or Polygamy and Monogamy Compared (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Family & Relationships
Item Weight: 12.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: E. N. Jencks
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback