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
