ISBN:
1476638071
,
9781476638072
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (173 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Samuel, Lawrence R Love in America : A Cultural History of the Past Century
DDC:
306.70973
Keywords:
Love History
;
Courtship History
;
Man-woman relationships History
;
Popular culture History
;
Love
;
Man-woman relationships
;
Popular culture
;
Courtship
;
History
;
United States
Abstract:
"Widely considered the most complex of human emotions, romantic love both shapes and reflects core societal values, its expression offering a window into the cultural zeitgeist. In popular culture, romantic love has long been a mainstay of film, television and music. The gap between fictitious narratives of love and real-life ones is, however, usually wide-American's expectations of romance and affection often transcend reality. Tracing the history of love in American culture, this book offers insight into both the national character and emotional nature."--
Abstract:
Introduction -- 1. Our National Melancholia -- 2 Americas No 1 Problem? -- 3. Revolt Against Love -- 4. Are You Lovable? -- 5. Your Brain on Love -- 6. Ex Machina 2010- -- Conclusion -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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