A Natural History of Love: Author of the National Bestseller A Natural History of the SensesKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 21 de fev. de 1995 - 384 páginas The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss. Enchantingly written and stunningly informed, this "audaciously brilliant romp through the world of romantic love" (Washington Post Book World) is the next best thing to love itself. |
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... MARRIAGE The first marriages were by capture . When a man saw a woman he desired ( usually from another tribe ) , he took her by force . To kidnap a bride , a groom enlisted the aid of a warrior friend , his " best man . " Capture marriage ...
... MARRIAGE The first marriages were by capture . When a man saw a woman he desired ( usually from another tribe ) , he took her by force . To kidnap a bride , a groom enlisted the aid of a warrior friend , his " best man . " Capture marriage ...
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... marriage occurred late in human history ; and many cultures throughout the world still practice marriage by capture or purchase . * But let's consider a more commonplace sight , a marriage in San Francisco , California . Carol and Jerry ...
... marriage occurred late in human history ; and many cultures throughout the world still practice marriage by capture or purchase . * But let's consider a more commonplace sight , a marriage in San Francisco , California . Carol and Jerry ...
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... marriage and motherhood when she reaches puberty . Then , for two to three months , she lives inside a special hut with other girls her age , and receives instruction on sexu- ality , marriage , and women's ways . Toward the end of this ...
... marriage and motherhood when she reaches puberty . Then , for two to three months , she lives inside a special hut with other girls her age , and receives instruction on sexu- ality , marriage , and women's ways . Toward the end of this ...
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A Natural History of Love: Author of the National Bestseller A Natural ... Diane Ackerman Visualização parcial - 2011 |
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