Revolutions of the Heart: Gender, Power and the Delusions of Love by Wendy Langf

Description: Revolutions of the Heart by Wendy Langford Looks at many of the issues involved in todays relationships. The author argues that the process of falling in love is essentially only a brief holiday from the gender roles which then reassert themselves in the old forms. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is love all about? How do men and womens relationships work and what roles do the people involved in them end up playing? Is is the same for everyone? In this lively and stimulating analysis of heterosexual love, Wendy Langford looks at many of the issues involved in todays relationships. Romantic love, the language of the heart, the trouble with love and the problem of desire are just some of the subjects discussed in this highly original book. In it, the author argues that the process of falling in love is essentially only a brief holiday from the gender roles which then reassert themselves in the old forms of domination and oppression. Whether the reader agress with this or not, there can be few women involved in a relationship that will not recognise themselves somewhere in this book. Back Cover This book looks at how heterosexual relationships really work. Author? argues that the process of falling in love is just a brief holiday from the gender roles which quickly reassert themselves in their old forms. Topics covered include romantic love, the problem of desire and the trouble with love. Author Biography Wendy Langford is a Research Associate at the University of Lancaster. Table of Contents Chapter 1 GOVERNMENT BY LOVE; Chapter 2 ROMANTIC TRANSFORMATIONS; Chapter 3 ANALYSING LOVE; Chapter 4 EVERYBODYS MUMMY; Chapter 5 5THE DAUGHTERS SUBMISSION; Chapter 6 DIALECTICS OF LOVE; Chapter 7 MISGUIDED REVOLUTIONS; Chapter 8 APPENDIX; Review "Highly recommended for libraries supporting psychology courses on gender and womens studies...."-"Choice "What causes us to fall in love and lose ourselves in another being? What happens after we have surrendered ourselves to our beloved ones? How is power involved in these processes? In "Revolutions of the Heart, Wendy Langford attempts to answer these questions."--Aafke Elisabeth Komter, "American Journal of Sociology Details ISBN041516298X Author Wendy Langford Language English ISBN-10 041516298X ISBN-13 9780415162982 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1999 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Gender, Power and the Delusions of Love Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title REVOLUTIONS OF THE HEART Residence ENK Birth 1960 Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415162982 UK Release Date 1999-05-13 AU Release Date 1999-05-13 NZ Release Date 1999-05-13 Pages 182 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1999-05-13 Alternative 9780415162975 DEWEY 306.7082 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134412145;

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