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Eva Illouz is a sociologist and cultural theorist known for her work on the sociology of emotions, capitalism, and modern relationships. Born in Morocco and educated in France and the United States, she is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has written extensively on love, consumer culture, and emotional capitalism.
Known for: Why Love Hurts: A Sociological Explanation
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Why Love Hurts: A Sociological Explanation
In this sociological study, Eva Illouz explores how modernity has transformed the experience of romantic love. Drawing on cultural theory, psychology, and feminist thought, she argues that the rise of capitalism, individualism, and consumer culture has reshaped emotional life, making love both more central and more painful. The book examines how social structures and market logic influence intimacy, desire, and heartbreak in contemporary society.
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The Historical Transformation of Romantic Love
Love, as we now understand it, is not eternal. It was once embedded in moral systems that emphasized duty, family, and community rather than personal happiness. In premodern societies, the bond between men and women was mediated through kinship networks and social hierarchies; affection emerged in s...
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The Rise of Emotional Capitalism
Modern love cannot be understood outside the economy that shapes it. Emotional capitalism describes the fusion of economic and emotional life — a system in which feelings are exchanged, managed, and consumed just like goods and services. This process has been gradual but decisive. Advertising has lo...
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About Eva Illouz
Eva Illouz is a sociologist and cultural theorist known for her work on the sociology of emotions, capitalism, and modern relationships. Born in Morocco and educated in France and the United States, she is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has written extensively on love, consume...
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Eva Illouz is a sociologist and cultural theorist known for her work on the sociology of emotions, capitalism, and modern relationships. Born in Morocco and educated in France and the United States, she is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has written extensively on love, consume...
Eva Illouz is a sociologist and cultural theorist known for her work on the sociology of emotions, capitalism, and modern relationships. Born in Morocco and educated in France and the United States, she is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has written extensively on love, consumer culture, and emotional capitalism.
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