Westermarck

[ wes-ter-mahrk; Finnish ves-tuhr-mahrk ]

noun

1. Ed·ward Al·ex·an·der [ed, -werd al-ig-, zan, -der, -, zahn, -, ed, -vah, r, d ah-lek-, sahn, -d, uh, r], 1862–1939, Finnish sociologist.

Example Sentences

Westermarck lays stress upon the fact that polyandry prevails chiefly in sterile countries.

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But though he differs from Morgan in many respects, he clearly defends him against the attacks of Westermarck and others.

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The recent contentions of Westermarck in regard to monogamy among anthropoid apes are far from proving anything.

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The works of Westermarck and Hobhouse throw new light on many of these features.

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Westermarck, while accepting true marriage by capture, considers that Spencer's statement "can scarcely be disproved."

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