基本説明
Using a broad range of detailed information and statistics from twenty-five countries.
Full Description
Global Perspectives on Social Issues: Marriage and Divorce examines the history of marriage and divorce and the role played by both institutions in the lives of citizens around the world. Using a broad range of detailed information and statistics from twenty-five countries, Rita J. Simon and Howard Altstein explore the regulations and customs surrounding marriage and divorce from a global perspective. Topics such as social restrictions on marriage, marriage and sexual identity, property transference, and child custody are discussed, with examples drawn from a wide range of cultures. The second book in the Global Perspectives series, Marriage and Divorce employs both sociological and anthropological techniques to address a variety of fascinating issues about the place of marriage and divorce in modern life. The volume serves as an interesting and valuable resource for anyone interested in these social institutions.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction: Marriage and Divorce the World Over Part 2 Part I: History and Rates of Marriage and Divorce Across Countries Chapter 3 A Brief Background on the History of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 4 Gay Marriages Chapter 5 Overall Summary of Marriage and Divorce Rates and Legal and Mean Ages of Marriage Part 6 Country by Country Analysis of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 7 United States Chapter 8 Canada Chapter 9 Chile Chapter 10 Colombia Chapter 11 United Kingdom Chapter 12 Ireland Chapter 13 France Chapter 14 Germany Chapter 15 Sweden Chapter 16 Russia Chapter 17 Poland Chapter 18 Romania Chapter 19 Hungary Chapter 20 Israel Chapter 21 Egypt Chapter 22 Iran Chapter 23 Syria Chapter 24 South Africa Chapter 25 Kenya Chapter 26 Ghana Chapter 27 Nigeria Chapter 28 India Chapter 29 China Chapter 30 Japan Chapter 31 Australia Part 32 Part III: Summary of Marriage and Divorce Laws, Statutes, and Practices
