Edvard Westermarck books in order
Finnish academic
- Lived
- 1862–1939
- Country
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Books
- 13
Edvard Westermarck published 7 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with The History of Human Marriage (1891).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edvard Westermarck
Non-fiction in order
A Short History of Marriage (1926)
Ritual and Belief in Morocco (1926)
Marriage (1929)
Early Beliefs and Their Social Influence (1932)
Ethical Relativity (1932)
Other books in order
Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco (1914)
The History of Human Marriage V. 3 (1922)
Memories of My Life (1929)
Wit and Wisdom in Morocco (1930)
The Future of Marriage in Western Civilisation (1936)
Christianity and Morals (1939)
About Edvard Westermarck
Edvard Alexander Westermarck was a Finnish social anthropologist, sociologist and philosopher. He was the most internationally prominent Finnish scholar of his time, known for his work on the history of marriage and the origin of moral ideas. He was the first to lecture on sociology in both England and the Nordic countries, and held professorships at the London School of Economics, the University of Helsinki and Åbo Akademi University, where he also served as the first rector. He is perhaps best remembered today for the Westermarck effect, the hypothesis that children raised in close proximity develop a natural aversion to sexual relations with each other. His scholarly interest in human sexuality and marriage has been linked by some biographers to his own presumed homosexuality.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edvard Westermarck FAQ
- How many books has Edvard Westermarck written?
- Edvard Westermarck published 7 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edvard Westermarck's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Human Marriage.
- What is Edvard Westermarck's last book?
- Ethical Relativity (1932).
- What is Edvard Westermarck's most famous book?
- The History of Human Marriage (1891) is Edvard Westermarck's most widely read book.
- Can I read Edvard Westermarck's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Edvard Westermarck are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.