Modern Polygamy in the United States

Historical, Cultural, and Legal Issues

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality
Cover of the book Modern Polygamy in the United States by , Oxford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780199831326
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: March 9, 2011
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780199831326
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: March 9, 2011
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

Few people realize that polygamy continues to exist in the United States. Thus, world-wide attention focused on the State of Texas in 2008 as agents surrounded the compound of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) and took custody of more than 400 children. Several members of this schismatic religious group, whose women adorned themselves in "prairie dresses," admitted to practicing polygamy. The state justified the raid on charges that underage marriage was being forced on young women. A year later, however, all but one of the children had been returned to their parents and only ten men were charged with crimes, some barely related to the original charges. This book reveals the history, culture, and sometimes an insider's look at the polygamous groups located primarily in the western parts of the United States. The contributors to this volume are historians, anthropologists, and sociologists familiar with the various groups. A legal scholar also addresses the legality of the Texas raid and a geneticist examines the paternity issues. Together, these authors provide a much needed understanding of the surprisingly large number of groups and individuals who live a quiet polygamous life style in the United States.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Few people realize that polygamy continues to exist in the United States. Thus, world-wide attention focused on the State of Texas in 2008 as agents surrounded the compound of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) and took custody of more than 400 children. Several members of this schismatic religious group, whose women adorned themselves in "prairie dresses," admitted to practicing polygamy. The state justified the raid on charges that underage marriage was being forced on young women. A year later, however, all but one of the children had been returned to their parents and only ten men were charged with crimes, some barely related to the original charges. This book reveals the history, culture, and sometimes an insider's look at the polygamous groups located primarily in the western parts of the United States. The contributors to this volume are historians, anthropologists, and sociologists familiar with the various groups. A legal scholar also addresses the legality of the Texas raid and a geneticist examines the paternity issues. Together, these authors provide a much needed understanding of the surprisingly large number of groups and individuals who live a quiet polygamous life style in the United States.

More books from Oxford University Press

Cover of the book The Melody of Time by
Cover of the book In Defense of Gun Control by
Cover of the book Tissue Engineering by
Cover of the book Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing by
Cover of the book Teaching Music Through Composition by
Cover of the book The Expert versus the Object by
Cover of the book Rich Democracies, Poor People by
Cover of the book Who Should Sing 'Ol' Man River'? by
Cover of the book Taking Sudoku Seriously by
Cover of the book Atoms and Eden by
Cover of the book Green Phoenix by
Cover of the book Interpreting Epidemiologic Evidence by
Cover of the book Analyzing Oppression by
Cover of the book Quixote's Ghost by
Cover of the book Writing Science by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy