A History of Matrimonial Institutions (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy George Elliott Howard
Length49h 42m
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Spanning three volumes, A History of Matrimonial Institutions is an ambitious comparative study of marriage, family law, and divorce from ancient and "primitive" societies through ecclesiastical Europe, English common law, and the American colonies and states. George Elliott Howard writes in the documentary, evolutionary, and institutional mode characteristic of early twentieth-century social science: densely referenced, juridically precise, and attentive to the gradual transformation of custom into law. The work belongs to the era when historians and sociologists sought to explain modern domestic institutions through anthropology, legal records, and historical precedent. Howard was an American historian and sociologist whose career was shaped by the rise of institutional history and the professionalization of social science in the United States. His interest in marriage reflected broader Progressive Era concerns: the family as a civic foundation, the legal status of women, divorce reform, and the relation between private life and public order. His scholarly training encouraged him to treat marriage not as a sentimental constant, but as a changing social institution. This book is recommended for readers interested in legal history, gender studies, sociology of the family, and the genealogy of modern marriage debates. Though its assumptions sometimes reveal its period, its breadth, archival diligence, and synthetic ambition make it a landmark reference for understanding how matrimonial institutions acquired their modern forms.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenrePsychology
Length49 hrs 42 mins
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Publish dateAug 29, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The History of Slavery (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6PREFACE
7ANALYSIS OF THE LITERATURE AND THE THEORIES OF PRIMITIVE MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS (pt. 1)
8ANALYSIS OF THE LITERATURE AND THE THEORIES OF PRIMITIVE MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS (pt. 2)
9ANALYSIS OF THE LITERATURE AND THE THEORIES OF PRIMITIVE MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS (pt. 3)
10MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND (pt. 1)
11MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND (pt. 2)
12MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND (pt. 3)
13MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND (pt. 4)
14Volume 2
15MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND Continued (pt. 1)
16MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND Continued (pt. 2)
17MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES (pt. 1)
18MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES (pt. 2)
19MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES (pt. 3)
20MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES (pt. 4)
21MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES (pt. 5)
22MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES (pt. 6)
23Volume 3
24MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES Continued (pt. 1)
25MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES Continued (pt. 2)
26MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES Continued (pt. 3)
27MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES Continued (pt. 4)
28BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INDEX (pt. 1)
29BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INDEX (pt. 2)
30BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INDEX (pt. 3)
31Analysis
32Reflection
33Memorable Quotes
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