Author

Publication

2016-10-06 - Bloomsbury Academic

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL27452483M
  • ISBN-139781474287500
  • ISBN-101474287506
  • OCLC Control Number1089420225
  • Amazon1474287506

Classifications

  • LCCBV4647.C5R55 2016

Description

"Patrick Riley explores the Judeo-Christian tradition from its origins as well as the struggle of pagan Rome to restore stable families. He shows how marriage came to contain the force of sexuality, to harness its energies both to create and serve the family, and the well being of wider communities. The idea that sex is entirely a private issue is an error Dr. Rilley argues, with potentially disastrous consequences, both for the individual and societies."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Civilizing Sex: On Chastity and the Common GoodHardcoverBloomsbury Academic2016-10-06

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