Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Reading Research on Relationships; 2 Attraction; 3 Love; 4 Sexuality; 5 Relationship Development; 6 Social Power; 7 Relational Maintenance; 8 Jealousy; 9 Conflict in Relationships; 10 Relationship Disturbance; 11 Loneliness; 12 The Importance of Social Networks; 13 Cyber Relationships; Glossary; References; Index of First and Second Authors; Subject Index
Summary
This is a comprehensive introduction to the key readings on human and close relationships. Organized into twelve thematic chapters with editorial commentary throughout, the book offers a critical reading of the major research articles in the field of relationship studies published in the last few years