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In *Liking and Loving*, Zick Rubin takes readers through social psychological research on interpersonal attraction. The book presents recent laboratory studies and applies their findings to everyday situations such as friendships, mate selection, and intergroup dynamics. Rubin’s analysis offers a clear understanding of the principles that govern liking and loving, while inviting readers to consider the broader implications of social psychology.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Zick Rubin
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