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Against Marriage: An Egalitarian Defense of the Marriage-Free State (Oxford Political Theory)
| Full title: | Against Marriage: An Egalitarian Defense of the Marriage-Free State (Oxford Political Theory) |
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| ISBN: | 9780198744009 |
| ISBN 10: | 0198744005 |
| Authors: | Chambers, Clare |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Num. pages: | 224 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Language: | en |
| Published on: | 2017 |
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Synopsis
Original And Provocative View Of The Institution Of Marriage. Controversially Argues That Marriage Violates Both Equality And Liberty, And Should Not Be Recognized By The State. Proposes A New Model For The Legal Regulation Of Personal Relationships. Accessible To Readers From Any Academic Background. Introduction -- Marriage As A Violation Of Equality -- Marriage As A Violation Of Liberty -- A Liberal Defence Of Marriage? -- The Limitations Of Contract -- Regulating Relationships In The Marriage-free State -- Marriage In The Marriage-free State -- Conclusion. Clare Chambers. Includes Bibliographical References (pages [205]-218) And Index.