Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction: Polygamous Anxieties 1
4. Chapter 1 Stories 17
5. Chapter 2 Elites 32
6. Chapter 3 Islam 48
7. Chapter 4 Secrets 64
8. Chapter 5 Blame 78
9. Chapter 6 Husbands 93
10. Chapter 7 Wives 108
11. Chapter 8 Desires 122
12. Chapter 9 Co-wives 137
13. Chapter 10 Sharing 151
14. Chapter 11 Children 166
15. Chapter 12 Families 181
16. Chapter 13 Rivals 195
17. Chapter 14 Magic 211
18. Chapter 15 Divorce 225
19. Conclusion: To Be or Not to Be Polygamous 240
20. Bibliography 255
21. Index 269