Love in America : A Cultural History of the Past Century.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Samuel, Lawrence R.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (173 pages)

Other Title:

Love in America

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2019.

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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

1. Our National Melancholia, 1920-1939

2. America's No. 1 Problem?, 1940-1959

3. Revolt Against Love, 1960-1979

4. Are You Lovable?, 1980-1999

5. Your Brain on Love, 2000-2009

6. Ex Machina, 2010-

Conclusion

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4766-3807-1

OCLC:

1129159067