Westermarck

[ wes-ter-mahrk; Finnish ves-tuh r-mahrk ]

/ ˈwɛs tərˌmɑrk; Finnish ˈvɛs tərˌmɑrk /

noun

Ed·ward Al·ex·an·der

[ed-werd al-ig-zan-der, -zahn-; Finnish ed-vahrd ah-lek-sahn-duh r] /ˈɛd wərd ˌæl ɪgˈzæn dər, -ˈzɑn-; Finnish ˈɛd vɑrd ˌɑ lɛkˈsɑn dər/,1862–1939, Finnish sociologist.

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Example sentences from the Web for westermarck

Westermarck lays stress upon the fact that polyandry prevails chiefly in sterile countries.
Influences of Geographic Environment|Ellen Churchill Semple
The works of Hobhouse, Sumner, Westermarck contain copious references to the original sources.
Ethics|John Dewey and James Hayden Tufts
Here we may briefly advert to Dr. Westermarck's theory of exogamy, though it interrupts the harmonious issue of our speculations.
Social Origins and Primal Law|Andrew Lang
No attempt seems to have been made to study feud and litigation comparatively, as Westermarck has studied marriage institutions.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park

As to exogamy, Dr. Westermarck explains it by 'an instinct' against marriage of near kin.
Social Origins and Primal Law|Andrew Lang

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