| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 163 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Our national melancholia, 1920-1939 -- Americas no 1 problem?, 1940-1959 -- Revolt against love, 1960-1979 -- Are you lovable?, 1980-1999 -- Your brain on love, 2000-2009 -- Ex machina 2010- -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"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."-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 03, 2020) |
| Subject |
Love -- United States -- History
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Courtship -- United States -- History
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Man-woman relationships -- United States -- History
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Popular culture -- United States -- History
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Courtship
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Love
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Man-woman relationships
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Popular culture
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1476638071 |
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9781476638072 |
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