In Defense of Plural Marriage

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Family Law, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book In Defense of Plural Marriage by Ronald C. Den Otter, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ronald C. Den Otter ISBN: 9781316289433
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: May 28, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Ronald C. Den Otter
ISBN: 9781316289433
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: May 28, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

With over half of Americans now in favor of marriage equality, it is clear that societal norms of marriage are being quickly redefined. The growing belief that the state may not discriminate against gays and lesbians calls into question whether the state may limit other types of marital unions, including plural marriage. While much has been written about same-sex marriage, as of yet there has been no book-length legal treatment of unions among three or more individuals. The first major study on plural marriage and the law, In Defense of Plural Marriage begins to fill this lacuna in the scholarly literature. Ronald C. Den Otter shows how the constitutional arguments that support the option of plural marriage are stronger than those against. Ultimately, he proposes a new semi-contractual marital model that would provide legal recognition for a wide range of intimate relationships.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

With over half of Americans now in favor of marriage equality, it is clear that societal norms of marriage are being quickly redefined. The growing belief that the state may not discriminate against gays and lesbians calls into question whether the state may limit other types of marital unions, including plural marriage. While much has been written about same-sex marriage, as of yet there has been no book-length legal treatment of unions among three or more individuals. The first major study on plural marriage and the law, In Defense of Plural Marriage begins to fill this lacuna in the scholarly literature. Ronald C. Den Otter shows how the constitutional arguments that support the option of plural marriage are stronger than those against. Ultimately, he proposes a new semi-contractual marital model that would provide legal recognition for a wide range of intimate relationships.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book The Greek Epic Cycle and its Ancient Reception by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book The 'Colored Hero' of Harper's Ferry by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Carnap by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Market in State by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book The Maeander Valley by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Multiagent Systems by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book The Domestic Cat by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book An Introduction to Communication by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Vygotsky in Perspective by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Field Research in Political Science by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Trophic Ecology by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Latin America and the First World War by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Pragmatism, Objectivity, and Experience by Ronald C. Den Otter
Cover of the book Acoustics and Aerodynamic Sound by Ronald C. Den Otter
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy