Against marriage : an egalitarian defence of the marriage-free state / Clare Chambers.

Author: Chambers, Clare, author.

Edition Statement:First edition.

Imprint:Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2017.

Descriptionxi, 226 pages ; 24 cm

Note: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.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-218) and index.

Note: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.

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