""Primitive Marriage and Sexual Taboo"" is a seminal work in the field of anthropology, written by British anthropologist Ernest Crawley. The book explores the cultural practices and beliefs surrounding marriage and sexuality in various primitive societies around the world. Crawley examines the role of kinship, religion, and social structure in shaping these practices, and argues that they are intimately tied to the economic and political systems of these societies. He also delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of sexual behavior, and how they are influenced by cultural norms and expectations. The book is considered a classic in the field of anthropology and has influenced generations of scholars studying human sexuality and social organization.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystic Rose: A Study of Primitive Marriage and of Primitive Thought in its Bearing on Marriage, by Ernest Crawley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126722.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.