{"title":"William Jankowiak","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam Jankowiak explores the intricate relationships between human behaviour and cultural norms, offering insightful perspectives within the realm of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e. His work often challenges conventional views, encouraging readers to reflect on the complexities of faith, morality, and social practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough thought-provoking titles like \u003cstrong\u003eIllicit Monogamy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jankowiak delves into the dynamics of human intimacy and spirituality, blending scholarly analysis with accessible narrative. His contributions provide a rich resource for those interested in the anthropology of religion and the varied expressions of human belief.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illicit-monogamy-by-william-jankowiak-9780231150200","title":"Illicit Monogamy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllicit Monogamy\u003c\/em\u003e explores Angel Park, a Mormon fundamentalist polygamous community where plural marriages between one man and multiple women are common. In contrast to mainstream America's idealisation of the nuclear family and romantic love, its residents esteem notions of harmonious familial love—a spiritual bond that unites all family members. In their view, polygyny is not only righteous and sanctified; it is also conducive to communal life and social stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on many years of in-depth ethnographic research in Angel Park, this book examines daily life in a polygamous community. William R. Jankowiak considers the plural family from the points of view of husbands, wives, and children, providing a balanced account of its complications and conflicts. He finds that people in polygynous marriages, especially cowives, experience an ongoing struggle to balance the longing for romantic intimacy with the obligation to support the larger family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey feel tension between deeply held religious convictions and the desire for emotional exclusivity, which can threaten the stability and harmony of the polygamous family. Men and women often form exclusive romantic pairs within plural marriages, which are tolerated if not openly acknowledged, showing the limits of the community's beliefs. Jankowiak also challenges stereotypes of polygamous families as bastions of patriarchal power, demonstrating the weight that interpersonal and social expectations place on men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering an unparalleled look at the complexity of a polygamous religious community, \u003cem\u003eIllicit Monogamy\u003c\/em\u003e also helps us reconsider relationships, love, and family dynamics across cultures and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430939836652,"sku":"9780231150200","price":228.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231150200.jpg?v=1774558178"},{"product_id":"illicit-monogamy-by-william-jankowiak-9780231150217","title":"Illicit Monogamy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngel Park is a Mormon fundamentalist polygamous community where plural marriages between one man and multiple women are common. 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