This book presents the attempts of contemporary psychologists whose field of expertise is
the study of love and close relationships to discover just what love is. Comprises five parts:
Introduction to the psychology of love; Global theories of love; Theories of romantic love;
Theories of love and relationship maintenance; Overview.

This is a much-needed development from the first edition that provides an update on the
theory and research on love by world-renowned scientific experts. It explores love from a
diverse range of standpoints: social-psychological, evolutionary, neuropsychological,
clinical, cultural, and even political. It considers questions such as: how men and women
differ in their love, what makes us susceptible to jealousy and envy in relationships, how
love differs across various cultures? As the neuropsychological basis of love is examined�…