Bibliograph

Marriage on trial, a handbook with cases, laws, and documents, Lee Walzer

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Marriage on trial, a handbook with cases, laws, and documents, Lee Walzer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Marriage on trial

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

56806266

Responsibility statement

Lee Walzer

Series statement

ABC-CLIO's on trial series

Sub title

a handbook with cases, laws, and documents

Summary

Marriage on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents explores the evolution of marriage, a seemingly static institution that, in reality, has been dramatically redefined over time. An illuminating introduction tracing the reasons for ongoing controversies leads to a historical overview of the ways in which marriage has evolved, with a particular emphasis on women, racial minorities, polygamists, and homosexuals. A review of five court cases that represent key arguments regarding marriage--legal identity of women, polygamy, interracial marriage, rights of unmarried couples, and same-sex marriages--illustrates how the legal system has shifted with the changing mores of society. Will Americans ever tolerate polygamy? Will gay marriages be legally recognized? Scenarios of these and other possibilities for the future suggest that more change is in store. -- Publisher

Table Of Contents

Historical background -- The cases -- The future of marriage -- Documents -- Key people, laws, and concepts -- Timeline

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