They Call It Love: The Politics of Emotional Life (Gotby Alva)(Pevná vazba)

What role does emotion play in reproducing capitalism? They Call It Love is an examination of the work we call "love," who performs it, how it is organised, and how we might re-organise it. Through understanding love as emotional reproduction, Alva Gotby makes clear that our emotional lives are inherently political. How do you know someone cares for you? Think about the small gestures of love - all the little things that have made you feel supported and cared for. Who was working to make you feel safe, loved, and supported? The work of caring for people is an essential but devalued aspect of capitalist societies. In this groundbreaking book, Alva Gotby calls for a new understanding of "emotional reproduction"--the work of soothing children and providing company for the elderly, comforting partners, family members, and friends, and maintaining intimate forms of
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