The Polygamist Papers
Author | : Hondo Solomon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 54 |
Release | : 2013-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 0615755879 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780615755878 |
Rating | : 4/5 (878 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Polygamist Papers written by Hondo Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Polygamist Papers is the flagship volume in a series that examines plural marriage from a socioeconomic perspective. It was drafted to (a) ensure readers an accurate understanding of polygamous culture's intent and purpose, (b) highlight the cross-cultural and international scope of polygamy, (c) reveal the communitarian ethic inherent within polygynous families, and (d) uproot mythology surrounding polygamy.The series is an ethnographic endeavor that spans three decades and 25,000 hours of primary research. The author was raised in a polygamous family in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, and has been given testimonies from polygamists residing in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, as well as adult children and former members of polygamous families. This 54-page revised edition has been updated with nearly 40 footnotes, an expanded bibliography, and additional reader reviews, while improvements were made to grammar, tone, and font style."The Polygamist Papers, Vol. 2: Polygamy as Economic Warfare," debuts Spring 2015.