Publisher's Synopsis
Primitive Marriage and Its Ceremonies is a book written by Ernest Crawley that explores the customs and rituals surrounding marriage in various cultures around the world. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of marriage: the origins of marriage, the ceremonies and rituals associated with marriage, and the social and cultural significance of marriage.In the first part of the book, Crawley examines the historical and anthropological evidence for the origins of marriage, including theories about the role of kinship, property, and fertility in the development of marriage as a social institution.The second part of the book focuses on the ceremonies and rituals associated with marriage, including the exchange of gifts, the role of the family and community in the marriage ceremony, and the symbolism of various marriage customs.In the final part of the book, Crawley explores the social and cultural significance of marriage, including its role in the formation of social hierarchies, the regulation of sexual behavior, and the transmission of cultural values and traditions.Overall, Primitive Marriage and Its Ceremonies provides a comprehensive overview of the customs and traditions surrounding marriage in different cultures, and offers insights into the ways in which marriage has shaped human societies throughout history.THIS 86 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystic Rose: A Study of Primitive Marriage and of Primitive Thought in its Bearing on Marriage, by Ernest Crawley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126722.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
