A General Theory of Love
- ISBN-10
- 0375709223
- ISBN-13
- 9780375709227
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 274
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Authors
- Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini, Richard Lannon
Description
Debunking Freudian theory, the authors of this groundbreaking analysis of the biological underpinnings of love offer a new paradigm for understanding the human "heart", redefining family ties, community, and romance in the process. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
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