The Psychology of Love

The Psychology of Love
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Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Total Pages : 978
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ISBN-10 : 9780313393150
ISBN-13 : 031339315X
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Book Synopsis The Psychology of Love by : Michele A. Paludi

Download or read book The Psychology of Love written by Michele A. Paludi and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 978 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From arranged marriages to online dating, this four-volume work presents everything from personal accounts to empirical evidence to document what creates love in our culture as well as around the world. The field of biology views "love" as a hard-wired mammalian drive, akin to thirst and hunger. In contrast, psychology views love from a social and cultural perspective where our drive to find love--and our responses to it--are highly dependent on societal norms. In The Psychology of Love, esteemed author and educator Michele A. Paludi examines love through all lenses, thereby providing readers a deeper understanding of the ways we can express caring, sensitivity, empathy, and respect toward one another. Each chapter in this comprehensive four-volume work includes a scholarly overview of empirical research and theories about the psychology of love. In addition, individuals' own definitions of love are included. Special attention is paid to accepted standards of love across a variety of cultures, the ways individuals express liking and love across the lifecycle, and patterns in dissolutions of friendships and romantic relationships, making note of gender and race differences. Showcases individual accounts regarding the perennial question of "what is love?" Highlights cultural similarities and differences Provides up-to-date empirical research Supplies extensive bibliographic materials and a list of organizations regarding relationships, including abusive relationships


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