The New Psychology of Love

Love . . . What is it? Can we define it? What is its role in our lives? What causes love, and what dooms it? No single theory adequately answers all our questions about the nature of love, yet there are many theories that can contribute to our understanding of it. This fascinating book presents the full range of psychological theories on love-biological, taxonomical, implicit, cultural-updated with the latest research in the field.Robert Sternberg and Karin Weis have here gathered more than a dozen expert contributors to address questions about defining love, the evidence for competing theories, and practical implications. Taken together, these essays offer a comprehensive and engaging comparison of contemporary data and theories. As a follow up to __The Psychology of Love__, which was published in 1988 and edited by Robert Sternberg and Michael Barnes, this new collection engages with the many changes in the study of love in recent years. New theories are introduced as are modifications to existing theories. Focusing not on a single point of view but on the entire range of current theories, __The New Psychology of Love__ provides today’s definitive account of the nature of love. The Essays In This Book Are Written By A More Than A Dozen Expert Contributors, And Address Questions About Defining Love, The Evidence For Competing Theories, And Practical Implications. Taken Together, These Essays Offer A Comprehensive Comparison Of Contemporary Data And Theories. As A Follow-up To The Psychology Of Love, Which Was Published In 1988, This New Collection Engages With The Many Changes In The Study Of Love In Recent Years. New Theories Are Introduced, As Are Modifications To Existing Theories. Focusing Not On A Single Point Of View But On The Entire Range Of Current Theories, The New Psychology Of Love Provides Today's Definitive Account Of The Nature Of Love.--jacket. A Dynamical Evolutionary View Of Love / Douglas T. Kenrick -- A Behavioral Systems Approach To Romantic Love Relationships : Attachment, Caregiving, And Sex / Phillip R. Shaver And Mario Mikulincer -- The Evolution Of Love / David M. Buss -- The Drive To Love : The Neural Mechanism For Mate Selection / Helen Fisher -- A Biobehavioral Model Of Attachment And Bonding / James F. Leckman [and Others] -- Styles Of Romantic Love / Clyde Hendrick And Susan S. Hendrick -- Searching For The Meaning Of Love / Ellen Berscheid -- A Duplex Theory Of Love / Robert J. Sternberg -- Giving And Receiving Communal Responsiveness As Love / Margaret S. Clark And Joan K. Monin -- A Prototype Approach To Studying Love / Beverley Fehr -- Evolutionary And Cross-cultural Perspectives On Love : The Influence Of Gender, Personality, And Local Ecology On Emotional Investment In Romantic Relationships / David P. Schmitt -- Passionate Love : Cross-cultural And Evolutionary Perspectives / Debra Lieberman And Elaine Hatfield -- Individualism, Collectivism, And The Psychology Of Love / Karen K. Dion And Kenneth L. Dion -- Conclusion : The Nature And Interrelations Of Theories Of Love / Karin Weis. Edited By Robert J. Sternberg And Karin Weis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Love . . . What is it? Can we define it? What is its role in our lives? What causes love, and what dooms it? No single theory adequately answers all our questions about the nature of love, yet there are many theories that can contribute to our understanding of it. This fascinating book presents the full range of psychological theories on love-biological, taxonomical, implicit, cultural-updated with the latest research in the field. Robert Sternberg and Karin Weis have here gathered more than a dozen expert contributors to address questions about defining love, the evidence for competing theories, and practical implications. Taken together, these essays offer a comprehensive and engaging comparison of contemporary data and theories. As a follow up to The Psychology of Love , which was published in 1988 and edited by Robert Sternberg and Michael Barnes, this new collection engages with the many changes in the study of love in recent years. New theories are introduced as are modifications to existing theories. Focusing not on a single point of view but on the entire range of current theories, The New Psychology of Love provides today’s definitive account of the nature of love.