The contributions to the conference should focus on the creation of a science of marriage' which was added to the religious discourse but never fully replaced it. The different religious settings of marriage mediation are another aspect that should be taken into consideration. Different denominations have a different way of drawing the borderline between the private and the public sphere, and thus determine different reactions to public intervention. Limits and prohibitions regarding the choice of a partner, motivated by legislation and by medical, religious or social arguments, are of interest as well. After marriage, the interventions by third parties often increased.
Legislation regulating the relations between spouses is a clear example.
Of special interest are the activities of marriage counseling by public or private organizations, and the sections of magazines dedicated to the discussion of marriage problems Papers are expected to take into consideration the different consequences for men and women of third party mediation in marriages. Villa le Balze, possibly in collaboration with other scientific institutions. Ca 12 papers will be presented.