Marriage Customs of the World: From Henna to Honeymoons
• The only scholarly reference that explores marriage culture around the world for a general audience• Dispels numerous myths and misconceptions about the origin and meaning of specific components of wedding ceremonies• Explores contemporary marriage culture, marking recent changes in attitudes, legislation, and practice• 200 A–Z entries on wedding practices and beliefs from cultures around the world• Dozens of photographs of weddings and wedding artifacts• Numerous illustrations, including the table plan fromMrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management• A thorough introduction that explores marriage both as a rite and as a ceremony"Because it has long-term informational value and has no up-to-date rival, it is suitable for academic and public libraries; even small public libraries … Highly recommended."-Choice"The readability of the book makes it appropriate for all ages above middle school. As a reference book it would be very good in academic and public libraries."-American Reference Books Annual