{"product_id":"the-state-of-affairs-explorations-in-infidelity-and-commitment-paperback","title":"The State of Affairs: Explorations in Infidelity and Commitment - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean Duncombe\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKaeren Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eGraham Allan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together contributions on the study of sexual affairs in committed personal relationships. The editors enlisted colleagues with varied theoretical and methodological perspectives from Britain, the United States, and other countries. Together, their contributions provide a broad, cross-national perspective on affairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrounded in theoretical discussion, the chapters in this book introduce data collected by a broad range of methods, including attitude surveys, large statistical cohort studies, case studies, depth interviews, and group discussions. A number of contributors locate the theoretical discussion of affairs within the broader contemporary ordering of committed relationships, contrasting the liberating and empowering aspects of affairs with the damage they may inflict on society as a whole and on the lives of individuals and families. The themes of passion, transgression, secrecy, lies, betrayal, and gossip are common to a range of chapters throughout. The volume provides broad literature reviews and theoretical discussions concerning particular aspects of affairs, such as communication and jealousy. In addition, case studies are used for the more detailed exploration of heterosexual affairs and contemporary developments in gay male and lesbian relationships. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe State of Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e will be of interest to researchers, scholars, and students in social psychology; communication; sociology; family, social, and clinical psychology; and for practitioners in couple counseling.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean Duncombe, Kaeren Harrison, Graham Allan, Dennis Marsden\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.96 x 5.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737456316479,"sku":"9780805844580","price":93.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fadc8f609f54991ed348fe7a73908c90.webp?v=1765150047","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-state-of-affairs-explorations-in-infidelity-and-commitment-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}