The hormone of closeness : the role of oxytocin in relationships / Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg.

  • Moberg, Kerstin Uvnäs
Date:
2013
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Närhetens hormon. English

Description

"The Hormone of Closeness offers an exciting physiological perspective on intimacy and relationships. The closeness hormone, oxytocin, gives us comfort and peace, but it also creates and reinforces relationships throughout life. Based on current research, Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg describes the importance of oxytocin in the connection between parents and children, in love and companionship and in increasing trust in our society." -- Back cover.

Publication/Creation

London : Pinter & Martin, 2013.

Physical description

191 pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm

Contributors

Edition

English edition.

Notes

Copy 1. Donor: Family of Sheila Kitzinger.

Contents

Our mammalian heritage -- Closeness and attachment -- How is the body controlled? -- What is oxytocin? -- Oxytocin and attachment -- Oxytocin in adult relationships -- Oxytocin and trust -- When closeness is replaced by nutrients -- Closeness provides good health and a longer life -- The oxytocin heritage.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-184) and index.

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ISBN

  • 9781780660455
  • 1780660456