Love in America: A Cultural History of the Past Century

? 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.

• | Author: Lawrence R. Samuel
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: December 08, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 171 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1476679878
• | ISBN-13: 9781476679877