Item Detail
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Westermarck, Edward
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Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco
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1914
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1914
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In this dated but interesting book, Westermarck takes a descriptive approach to the comparative study of marriage ceremonies among various tribes and communities of Muhammedan natives in Morocco. However, his book is not just confined to description of observations but extends to an analysis of the origin of ideas surrounding the marriage ceremonies and the sexual act. The book is broken down into several chapters which adequately describe their topic: The Betrothal and Marriage Contract; The Sdaq and Other Payments - The Trousseau (the dowry); Ceremonies in the Bridegroom's Home Previous to the Fetching of the Bride; Ceremonies in the Bride's Home; The Fetching of the Bride; The Arrival and Reception of the Bride; The Meeting of the Bride and Bridegroom and The Morning After; The Continuation and End of the Wedding; Later Ceremonies and Taboos; and, his Summary and Explanations in which
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MacMillan and Co., Ltd
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London