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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450971403321

Titolo

Understanding research in personal relationships [[electronic resource] ] : a text with readings / / [edited by] William Dragon and Steve Duck

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : SAGE, 2005

ISBN

1-4462-2702-2

1-281-23978-X

0-85702-468-X

9786611239787

1-84787-122-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (349 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DragonWilliam

DuckSteve

Disciplina

302.072

Soggetti

Interpersonal relations

Interpersonal relations - Research

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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.