Marriage Customs Of The World

Author : George P. Monger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1598846647
Total Pages : 813 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes] written by George P. Monger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 813 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.

Author : George P. Monger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1282 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes] written by George P. Monger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 1282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.

Author : Henry Neville Hutchinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788190512527
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World written by Henry Neville Hutchinson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : H. N. Hutchinson
Publisher : Asia Book Corporation of Amer
ISBN 13 : 9780318368399
Total Pages : 277 pages
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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World written by H. N. Hutchinson and published by Asia Book Corporation of Amer. This book was released on 1987 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Monger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781785394768
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World written by George Monger and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture.

Author : George P. Monger
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ISBN 13 :
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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World written by George P. Monger and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia of marriage rites, traditions, and beliefs from around the world, ranging from ancient practices to contemporary ceremonies. Like other social rituals, weddings are filled with traditions that everyone accepts as meaningful and necessary. But when and how did all those necessary things originate? The bouquet and the white dress? The Huppah and the smashed glass? The Muslim wedding's henna night? Or even the notion that weddings should take place in churches? Didn't they always? Marriage Customs of the World: From Henna to Honeymoons cordially invites you to explore the rites, r.

Author : Ava Laboy Capo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781491826683
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wedding Traditions from Around the World written by Ava Laboy Capo and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity is all around us, celebrate, embrace, and represent your culture on your special day. Incorporate rituals, ceremonies, and traditions, there are many ways to honor and incorporate your ancestry during wedding ceremony and celebration. Many nationalities and cultures chose to include their heritage and traditions, embrace it and incorporate all that applies.

Author : Arun S. Roy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage Customs and Ceremonies in World Religions written by Arun S. Roy and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book makes a comparative study of wedding customs and rituals practised under different religious faiths. "In his interesting and comprehensive book on marriage, Dr. Roy traces the evolution of marriage customs and ceremonies to religious traditions and geographic history. It is particularly interesting to note that several of the customs which are apparently very different in different religious practices and traditions often evolved from some common roots." Foreword Sheila Copps, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Canadian Heritage

Author : George Monger
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage Customs of the World written by George Monger and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Author : Augusta Hamilton
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019634547
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Marriage Rites written by Augusta Hamilton and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive survey of marriage customs, traditions, and practices across different cultures and societies around the world. The author highlights the diversity of these customs, ranging from simple ceremonies to elaborate rituals that can take several days to complete. This book provides valuable insights into the cultural and historical roots of one of humanity's most universal and enduring institutions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.