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Rhode, Deborah L.

Adultery : Infidelity and the Law / Deborah L. Rhode. - 1 online resource (272 p.) : 1 map

Frontmatter -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Legal History -- 3. The American Legal Landscape -- 4. Sex in the Military -- 5. Alternative Lifestyles -- 6. Sex and Politics -- 7. International Perspectives -- 8. Conclusion -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index

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Despite declining prohibitions on sexual relationships, Americans are nearly unanimous in condemning marital infidelity. Deborah Rhode explores why. She exposes the harms that criminalizing adultery inflicts—including civil lawsuits, job termination, and loss of child custody—and makes a case for repealing laws against adultery and polygamy.


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

ISBN: 9780674969742

Standard No.: 10.4159/9780674969742 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Adultery--Law and legislation--Criminal provisions.--United States
Adultery--Law and legislation--United States.
Adultery--Social aspects--United States.
LAW / Legal History.

LC Class. No.: KF9435 / .R48 2016