| Description |
194 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Rewriting the rules of yourself -- Rewriting the rules of attraction -- Rewriting the rules of love -- Rewriting the rules of sex -- Rewriting the rules of gender -- Rewriting the rules of monogamy -- Rewriting the rules of conflict -- Rewriting the rules of break-up -- Rewriting the rules of commitment -- Rewriting your rules |
| Summary |
"Rewriting the Rules is a friendly guide through the complicated - and often contradictory - rules of love: the advice that is given about attraction and sex, monogamy and conflict, gender and commitment. It asks questions such as: which to choose from all the rules on offer? Do we stick to the old rules we learnt growing up, or do we try something new and risk being out on our own? This book considers how the rules are being 'rewritten' in various ways, for example the 'new monogamy', alternative commitment ceremonies, different ways of understanding gender, and new ideas for managing conflict and break-up where economics and child-care make complete separation a problem. In this way Rewriting the Rules gives the power to the reader to find the approach which fits their situation."--publisher website |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-188) and index |
| Subject |
Interpersonal relations -- Psychological aspects.
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Intimacy (Psychology)
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Love -- Social aspects.
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Love.
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Man-woman relationships -- Psychological aspects.
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Sex (Psychology)
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Sex customs.
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Sex -- Social aspects.
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| LC no. |
2012006609 |
| ISBN |
9780415517621 (hbk.) |
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9780415517638 (paperback) |
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