Modern polygamy in the United States [[electronic resource] ] : historical, cultural, and legal issues / / edited by Cardell K. Jacobson with Lara Burton

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Oxford University Press, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: xxvi, 368 p. : ill., map
• Disciplina: 306.84/2308828933
• Soggetto topico: Polygamy - Religious aspects - Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Polygamy - United States
• Altri autori: JacobsonCardell K. <1941-> BurtonLara
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Historical and cultural patterns of polygamy in the United States : estranged groups -- pt. 2. Social scientists examine polygamy and the seizure of the FLDS children -- pt. 3. Legal and ethical issues surrounding the seizure of the FLDS children.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book reveals the history and culture of polygamous groups located primarily in the western parts of the United States. The contributors to this volume are historians, anthropologists, and sociologists familiar with the various groups. Together, these authors provide a much needed understanding of the surprisingly large number of groups and individuals who live a quiet polygamous life style in the United States.
• Titolo autorizzato: Modern polygamy in the United States
• ISBN: 0-19-983132-7; 1-283-09652-8; 9786613096524; 0-19-983022-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910819674303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II