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This volume offers a comprehensive review of how culture shapes our understanding and experience of romantic love, exploring its distinctions and similarities to other forms of love. It addresses questions about the relationship between romantic love, sex, and marriage throughout history and across cultures, as well as the cultural factors that influence attraction. Current research indicates that love is a universal emotion, yet its expression varies significantly due to cultural influences on individuals' perceptions and behaviors in romantic relationships. The book synthesizes classical knowledge on love and culture while highlighting recent studies that advance the field. Divided into three parts, it begins with a definition and analysis of romantic love within a cultural context. The second part traces the origins and evolution of romantic love across different cultures and historical periods. The final section examines the expansion of romantic love ideals and practices in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly as a cultural ideal in modern societies. The conclusion summarizes key achievements in the field and anticipates future developments. This timely addition to the literature offers valuable insights for researchers in sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, emphasizing that romantic love spans the entire human lifespan. Dr. Victor Karandashev’s scholarship enhances our understanding of romant
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Romantic Love in Cultural Contexts, Victor Karandašev
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