Is priesthood an adaptive strategy? Evidence from a historical Irish population
This study examines the socioeconomic and familial background of Irish Catholic priests born between 1867 and 1911. Previous research has hypothesized that lack of marriage opportunities may influence adoption of celibacy as part of a religious institution. The present study traced data from Irish s...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2006
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