Love in America

A Cultural History of the Past Century

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-11-29
Mått152 x 229 x 9 mm
Vikt240 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor171
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476679877

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“Do you think Love is eternal? Timeless? Always sublime Love in America: A Cultural History of the Past Century will persuade you otherwise. Lawrence Samuel takes readers on a gallop through the 20th century, showing how ideas about love, and its expression, have changed dramatically, along with social and cultural shifts. Using popular culture, expert advice, literature, and commentary from lovers themselves, Samuel shows that the meaning of love, for better or for worse, is constantly in flux.”—Elaine Tyler May, author of Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era