Love in America: A Cultural History of the Past Century

By Lawrence R Samuel

 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476679878
• ISBN13: 9781476679877
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher