Against marriage : an egalitarian defence of the marriage-free state / Clare Chambers.
| Author/creator | Chambers, Clare author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2017. |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | xi, 226 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Oxford political theory Oxford political theory. ^A360826 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-218) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780198744009 |
| ISBN | 0198744005 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ734 .C43 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |