Love in America

<p> 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.</p>