This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture.
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- Over 300 topical entries organized in alphabetical order make this book a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource
- ”Further Reading” sections following each entry promote deeper research
- Photographs of various elements of wedding celebrations illustrate the text