Why We Love

The Definitive Guide to Our Most Fundamental Need

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In this entertaining and accessible exploration of love, Oxford anthropologist Dr Anna Machin dives into the science behind the myriad types of love that exist in the world, including romantic love, parental love, friendships, love for pets, football teams, religious love and even love for our smartphones.

Through original research brought to life by interviews and case studies, and encompassing such fascinating areas as polyamorous relationships, parasocial (love for a celebrity) and sacred loves, this book argues that it is time to stop putting romantic love on a pedestal. By exploring the science that illuminates the benefits of all our different close relationships, Dr Anna Machin encourages us to reconsider the importance of love in our own lives, to interrogate our own experiences, and to reconnect with the heart of what it really means to be human.

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Authors:
Machin, Anna
Year Published:
2023
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781474618038
Number of Pages:
320
Publication Date:
05/01/2023
Publisher:
Orion Publishing Co
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
SKU:
9781474618038

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