A Brief History of Polygamy in Southern Africa
Attempts to estimate how common polygamy was in southern African rural society in the 1800's.
Anti-Polygamy.org
Refuting arguments commonly used against polygamy. Showing the unjustness of stereotyping polygamists as being in cults, abusive, and other.
Monogamy as a Prisoners' Dilemma
Non-monogamy as a collective action problem. The benefits and disadvantages of different forms of marriage.
Montesquieu: The Spirit of Laws
Article explaining that the law of polygamy is an affair that depends on calculation.
On the Economics of Polygyny
Unpublished paper from Ted Bergstrom exploring the prevalence and viability of polygamy in various societies. [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Polygamy at Beliefnet
Articles and opinions on polygamy. Registered users can share their personal thoughts about the issue.
Polygamy.com
Includes information, personals, arguments as to why polygamy might be beneficial to women, and articles.
Polygyny Is Already A Practice
Article about polygamy in Africa, before and after the arrival of the colonizers and Christianity.
Pro-Polygamy.com
Provides the media and others with op-eds, press releases and articles from the pro-polygamy view. Gives email-alerts and offers access to a polygamy advocate to interview.
Query On Reasons For Polygamy
A student's query regarding the differing interpretations for the cultural reasons for polygyny.
The Economics of Love and Marriage
Professor David Friedman's essay exploring economic issues affecting polygamy.