Breaking Hearts: The Two Sides of Unrequited Love by Roy F. Baumeister (English)

Description: Breaking Hearts by Roy F. Baumeister, Sara R. Wotman Based on systematically collected first-person accounts, this fascinating work explores unrequited love from both sides that of the aspiring and eventually brokenhearted lover, and that of the beloved, unwilling rejector showing how radically different and often contradictory the two experiences ac FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Throughout history, unrequited love has inspired ballads, arias, poetry, drama, and literature. Almost always, however, the tale of the "star-crossed lovers" has been told from the point of view of the heartbroken pursuer. This illuminating new work explores unrequited love from both sides Blending scientific research with vivid narrative, the book utilizes current psychological theories about relationships, interdependence, attachment, and communication to provide careful analysis of the sometimes amusing and often heart-rending stories people tell from their love lives. Demolishing pat theories about human fulfillment coming from loving or being loved, this valuable counterweight to traditional studies explores the other, darker side of love to show that it is the mutuality of affection that is crucial to happiness. This book will be of interest to social scientists interested in marriage, family issues, emotion, self esteem, guilt, and human coping will find the book illuminating. It will also be of interest to anyone who has experienced unrequited love. Back Cover Throughout history, unrequited love has inspired ballads, arias, poetry, drama, and literature. Almost always, however, the tale of the "star-crossed lovers" has been told from the point of view of the heartbroken pursuer. This illuminating new work explores unrequited love from both sides Blending scientific research with vivid narrative, the book utilizes current psychological theories about relationships, interdependence, attachment, and communication to provide careful analysis of the sometimes amusing and often heart-rending stories people tell from their love lives. Demolishing pat theories about human fulfillment coming from loving or being loved, this valuable counterweight to traditional studies explores the other, darker side of love to show that it is the mutuality of affection that is crucial to happiness. Author Biography Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Florida State University (Emeritus) and at the University of Queensland in Australia. One of social psychologys most highly cited researchers, Dr. Baumeister has been conducting research, teaching, and thinking about the human self since the 1970s. His work spans multiple topics, including self and identity, self-control, interpersonal rejection and the need to belong, sexuality and gender, violence and evil, self-esteem, self-presentation, emotion, decision making, consciousness and free will, and finding meaning in life. He has written approximately 700 professional publications as well as numerous books for professionals and the general public. Dr. Baumeister is a recipient of awards including the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Self and Identity and the William James Fellow Award, the highest honor of the Association for Psychological Science. Table of Contents Contents: The Psychology of Heartbreak: An Introduction. Perspectives on Heartbreak. The Emotional Crossfire. The Ups and Downs of Self-Esteem. Guilt, Justification, Morality: Struggling with Right and Wrong. What Actually Happened? Lessons Learned and Mysteries Glimpsed. Conclusion: The Two Sides of Heartbreak. Review Engagingly written, BREAKING HEARTS offers an insightful and broad-ranging theoretical analysis and a careful empirical documentation of the heart breakers and the heart broken....It captures the drama of breaking hearts without sacrificing the rigor of the scientific enterprise.--Bella DePaulo, Ph.D., University of VirginiaThis book is a rich and enlightening account of the experience of unrequited love, and should be of interest not only to scientists who study close relationships, but also to the general public. --Caryl E. Rusbult, Ph.D., University of North CarolinaThe topic of unrequited love is an intriguing one that has caused much interest lately since the film, Fatal Attraction, and the several cases of stalking that have received public attention. This book offers the first systematic attempt to uncover the patterns of unrequited love and it is a good example of what a psychological analysis of important social issues can contribute to their solution. --Steve Duck, Ph.D., University of Iowa - Often I found myself swept along by the charming, fluid style in which the book is written....In short, the authors are highly successful in creating a book that will appeal to a wide audience....This book makes a significant contribution to the literature. --Contemporary Psychology, 8/7/1994ƒƒ For all whove ever loved and lost, and for all therapists whove worked with lovesick clients (or their fantasy objects). --Behavioral Science Book Service, 8/7/1994Engagingly written, BREAKING HEARTS offers an insightful and broad-ranging theoretical analysis and a careful empirical documentation of the heart breakers and the heart broken....It captures the drama of breaking hearts without sacrificing the rigor of the scientific enterprise.--Bella DePaulo, Ph.D., University of VirginiaThis book is a rich and enlightening account of the experience of unrequited love, and should be of interest not only to scientists who study close relationships, but also to the general public. --Caryl E. Rusbult, Ph.D., University of North CarolinaThe topic of unrequited love is an intriguing one that has caused much interest lately since the film, Fatal Attraction, and the several cases of stalking that have received public attention. This book offers the first systematic attempt to uncover the patterns of unrequited love and it is a good example of what a psychological analysis of important social issues can contribute to their solution. --Steve Duck, Ph.D., University of Iowa - Often I found myself swept along by the charming, fluid style in which the book is written....In short, the authors are highly successful in creating a book that will appeal to a wide audience....This book makes a significant contribution to the literature. --Contemporary Psychology, 8/7/1994ÆÆ For all whove ever loved and lost, and for all therapists whove worked with lovesick clients (or their fantasy objects). --Behavioral Science Book Service, 8/7/1994 Review Quote "Often I found myself swept along by the charming, fluid style in which the book is written....In short, the authors are highly successful in creating a book that will appeal to a wide audience....This book makes a significant contribution to the literature."--Contemporary Psychology Details ISBN0898625432 Author Sara R. Wotman Short Title BREAKING HEARTS Publisher Guilford Publications Series Emotions and Social Behavior Language English ISBN-10 0898625432 ISBN-13 9780898625431 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 152.41 Year 1992 Imprint Guilford Publications Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence OH, US Affiliation Florida State University Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle The Two Sides of Unrequited Love DOI 10.1604/9780898625431 UK Release Date 1992-12-09 NZ Release Date 1992-12-09 US Release Date 1992-12-09 Publication Date 1992-12-09 Alternative 9780898621525 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1992-12-08 Pages 241 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:18615339;

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