The Marriage of Near Kin: Considered With Respect to the Laws of Nations, the Results of Biology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Henry Huth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026029814X ISBN 13: 9780260298140

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the science and history of consanguineous marriage across cultures and time.

This authoritative work examines how close kinship has shaped laws, biology, and social practice, offering a careful, evidence‑based look at why many societies restrict marriage within bloodlines.

Aimed at readers of history, law, and science, the book traces the evolution of marriage prohibitions, analyzes medical debates about inheritance and disease, and surveys diverse communities around the world. It presents diverse viewpoints and a wealth of sources, inviting readers to weigh facts with context rather than rely on simplistic claims.

• Historical survey of marriage laws and prohibitions across nations
• Discussion of diseases linked to hereditary factors and consanguinity
• Cross‑cultural case studies from many regions and eras
• Critical examination of early scientific theories and modern biology

Ideal for readers curious about anthropology, legal history, and the biology of inheritance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026029814X
• ISBN 13: 9780260298140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 515