ISBN:
9780190267568
Language:
English
Pages:
281 p.
Series Statement:
Point/counterpoint
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.848
Keywords:
Same-sex marriage
;
Gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe
;
USA
;
USA
;
Gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe
Abstract:
As the uproar over the recent New York State law demonstrates, same-sex marriage is a perennial hot-button issue, certain to impact the 2012 election. This book provides a useful roadmap to both sides of this contentious matter. Taking a 'point/counterpoint' approach, the authors consider key questions about the institution itself: What is marriage for? Is marriage meant to be a gendered institution? Why is the state in the business of sanctioning marriage? Where do the needs of children fit in? Will legalisation of same-sex marriage lead to legalisation of polygamy?
Description / Table of Contents:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199756322.001.0001
URL:
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URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199756322.001.0001
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