Working-Class Courtship, Marriage, and Divorce in Scotland, 1855-1939

This is the first book-length study of the history of working-class courtship and marriage in Scotland, from the establishment of civil registration to the introduction in 1939 of legislation which abolished irregular marriage and introduced civil marriage. Adopting a ''life course'' approach, the book explores the social, economic, and cultural contexts of romantic partnerships, from courtship th...