Extravagant Expectations

In Extravagant Expectations Paul Hollander investigates how Americans now pursue romantic partners and enduring relationships. Analyzing printed advertisements (personals), dating sites, and the advice offered by self-help and "relationship" books, he weighs the advantages and shortcomings of these [...]
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In Extravagant Expectations Paul Hollander investigates how Americans now pursue romantic partners and enduring relationships. Analyzing printed advertisements (personals), dating sites, and the advice offered by self-help and "relationship" books, he weighs the advantages and shortcomings of these methods against a background of popular culture, advertising, and pop psychology.