Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A fascinating exploration of the truth behind love, attraction and sex combining humour, science and practical advice from a biologist specialising in hormones and genes. Many have studied it, written about it and even died for it and yet, it appears, we are mostly blind to the essence of love. Dr Liat Yakir takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of love in history and in modern times, showing the importance of hormones, neurons and genes that dictate who we'll fall in love with and who we'll reject.
Rooted in scientific research and funny anecdotes, A Brief History of Love explores:
- why we find it so hard to find fulfilling relationships on Tinder
- how many potential partners do we meet before finding "the one"
- whether we are destined to be monogamous?
- the scientific recipe for reinforcing stable marital relationships
With an excess of choice in the Digital world of match-making, and societal pressure to confirm to our biological clock, it is more important than ever to understand the science of love - the reasons behind our choices, how to select the right partner and how to preserve our love over time.
Synopsis
Is love about chemistry or do biology, evolution and psychology all have a part to play? Love is one of the most complex and confusing emotions in the human experience. It consumes so much of our lives and yet we don't truly understand it - what it is on a biological, chemical and evolutionary level. This book takes you on a fascinating journey to explore the science of love, looking closely at the interplay between genes, hormones, emotions and relationships.
Discover everything you need to know about why you are attracted to certain people, the brain's role in your emotions, how to pick "the one" and how to preserve that love over time. Learn how to have better, healthier and more loving relationships by understanding the inner workings of love in your body.