The History of Human Marriage

Westermarck, Edward

History

Franklin Classics

Ethical Relativity (International Library of Philosophy)

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Routledge

This set includes volumes covering ethics and political philosophy. It features two works by the eminent philosopher C. D. Broad. The first, Ethics and History of Philosophy is a selection of public lectures and articles spanning 25 years. The second, Five Types of Ethical Theory provides a critical discussion of five very different theories of ethics, those of Spinoza, Butler, Hume, Kant and Sidgwick. Of the other books in the set, Ethical Relativity examines the link between moral judgements and emotion. History of Chinese Political Thought, Political Pluralism and The Individual and the Community all examine different aspects of moral, political and social philosophy. Dating between 1927 and 1952, the books in this set will appeal to those with an interest in how the study of ethics and political philosophy have developed over the years.

C. Ethics and Political Philosophy (International Library of Philosophy)

Reference

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1914, this title was the first comparative study of the marriage ceremonies in different parts of Morocco. Westermarck considers how ceremonial customs and rituals differ across social and cultural groups throughout the country and discusses their possible roots. Based on extensive primary research, visiting many of the tribes and places mentioned in the book, this is a really fascinating title of great value to students of sociology and cultural anthropology with an interest in the foundations of the marriage ceremony.

Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco (Routledge Revivals)

Wit and Wisdom in Morocco (Routledge Revivals): A Study of Native Proverbs

First published in 1930, this is the final of Edward Westermarck’s trilogy of titles that explore the society, culture and customs of Morocco. Compiled from years of personal research and interviews conducted with local people, this collection of native proverbs addresses such cultural and ideological concepts as marriage and family, hospitality, goodness and arrogance, as well as sayings relating to certain periods, agriculture and weather. With a detailed introductory essay from Westermarck, this is a fascinating work that will provide invaluable insight for students and those with a general interest in Moroccan and North African history and anthropology.

First published in 1930, this is the final of Edward Westermarck’s trilogy of titles that explore the society, culture and customs of Morocco. Compiled from years of personal research and interviews conducted with local people, this collection of native proverbs addresses such cultural and ideological concepts as marriage and family, hospitality, goodness and arrogance, as well as sayings relating to certain periods, agriculture and weather. With a detailed introductory essay from Westermarck, this is a fascinating work that will provide invaluable insight for students and those with a general interest in Moroccan and North African history and anthropology.

Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. I (Routledge Revivals)

Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. Alongside extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of transliteration and a comprehensive list of the tribes and districts mentioned in the text, the chapters discuss such areas as the influences on and relationship between religion and magic in Morocco, the origins of beliefs and practices, curses and witchcraft. This is the first volume of two dealing with the same subject, and will fascinate any student or researcher of anthropology with an interest in the history of ritual, culture and religion in Morocco.

Social Sciences

Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. Alongside extensive reference material, including Westermarck's system of transliteration and a comprehensive list of the tribes and districts mentioned in the text, the chapters discuss such areas as the influences on and relationship between religion and magic in Morocco, the origins of beliefs and practices, curses and witchcraft. This is the first volume of two dealing with the same subject, and will fascinate any student or researcher of anthropology with an interest in the history of ritual, culture and religion in Morocco.

Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. II (Routledge Revivals)

Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. The first volume contains extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of transliteration and a comprehensive list of the tribes and districts mentioned in the text. The chapters in this, the second volume, explore such areas as the rites and beliefs connected with the Islamic calendar, agriculture, and childbirth. This title will fascinate any student or researcher of anthropology with an interest in the history of ritual, culture and religion in Morocco.

Anthropology

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The History of Human Marriage

Ethical Relativity (International Library of Philosophy)

C. Ethics and Political Philosophy (International Library of Philosophy)

Ethical Relativity (International Library of Philosophy)

Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco (Routledge Revivals)

Wit and Wisdom in Morocco (Routledge Revivals): A Study of Native Proverbs

Wit and Wisdom in Morocco (Routledge Revivals): A Study of Native Proverbs

Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. I (Routledge Revivals)

Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. I (Routledge Revivals)

Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. II (Routledge Revivals)