Coontz to tackle the modern concept of marriage
She has argued that the institution of marriage has always been dynamic, shifting to fulfill economic needs in societies or kin groups.
Historian Stephanie Coontz tackles the modern concept of marriage
Family historian Stephanie Coontz will debunk popular myths about marriage and the family in her Assembly Series/School of Law lecture, “Courting Disaster? The World Historical Transformation of Marriage.” The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, February 1 in Graham Chapel.