The Polygamist Papers is the first in a series on the marriage economy. The Papers were drafted to (a) ensure readers an accurate understanding of polygamous culture's purpose and intent, (b) reveal the communitarian ethic maintained within polygynous families, and (c) highlight the international and multicultural scope of polygamy.This concise introduction is lightly footnoted with a bibliography and reflections from the author's experience and ethnographic research spanning nearly four decades.We are honored by your support of the work and encourage you to keep the book as a ready reference and a means of sharing the message found herein.