Polygamy: History and Practice

This book is written to show the complexity and ambiguity of such a phenomenon as polygamy, which will help avoid extreme and simplistic evaluations of it. You will find a brief history of polygamy and the advent of monogamy, as... well as learn about the attitude towards polygamy in religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition, the book tells the story of several outstanding individuals who advocated for or against this practice.

Author: Олег Русов

Printhouse: Dilia

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2005

ISBN: 9785885033510

Number of pages: 160

Size: 205х135х10 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 219 g

ID: 1690920

This book is written to show the complexity and ambiguity of such a phenomenon as polygamy, which will help avoid extreme and simplistic evaluations of it. You will find a brief history of polygamy and the advent of monogamy, as well as learn about the attitude towards polygamy in religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition, the book tells the story of several outstanding individuals who advocated for or against this practice.

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