Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
292 pages ; 22 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [269]-273) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction: Dates -- Tricks -- Likes -- Outs -- School -- Steadies -- Freedom -- Niches -- Protocol -- Plans -- Help -- Afterword: Love. |
Summary |
"It seems as though every week there's a new app available on your smartphone promising dates a plenty--just swipe right. A mate, on the other hand, is becoming harder and harder to find. The age-old quest for true love requires more effort than ever before. Let's face it: dating is work. Which, as it happens, is exactly where it began, in the 19th century--as prostitution. In Labor of Love, Moira Weigel dives into the secret history of dating while holding up a mirror to the contemporary dating landscape, revealing why we date the way we do and explaining why it feels so much like work. This isn't a guide to "getting the guy"; there are no ridiculous "rules" to follow in Labor of Love. This is a brilliant, fresh, and utterly original approach to help us understand how dating was invented and, hopefully, lead us closer to the happy ending that it promises"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"A brilliant and surprising investigation into why we date the way we do"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Dating (Social customs)
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Interpersonal relations.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology -- Marriage & Family.
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Dating (Social customs) (OCoLC)fst00888094
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Interpersonal relations. (OCoLC)fst00977397
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ISBN |
9780374182533 (hardback) |
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0374182531 (hardback) |
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