The dynamics of marriage and partnership-formation in Africa is a perennially lively and interesting subject. This rich and original volume, based on careful field research and data analysis, is a valuable source of information on this diverse and rapidly changing domain. Creating methodological and analytical strategies that effectively link anthropology and demography, the papers argue that anthropological insights are crucial to studies of marriage in Africa and its relationship to demographic events such as fertility, ...
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The dynamics of marriage and partnership-formation in Africa is a perennially lively and interesting subject. This rich and original volume, based on careful field research and data analysis, is a valuable source of information on this diverse and rapidly changing domain. Creating methodological and analytical strategies that effectively link anthropology and demography, the papers argue that anthropological insights are crucial to studies of marriage in Africa and its relationship to demographic events such as fertility, divorce, and child mortality. A primary theme of this volume is the fluidity of marriage and partnership-formation in African societies. The contributors conclude that marriage is a continuous process lasting several years, and recognize that individuals use and manipulate rules, rather than conform to fixed categories, and that this can be very useful for studying the demography of marriage in Africa.
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Good. A former library book with all the expected stamps stickers and markings. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Includes dustjacket. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!