{"title":"Marie Bergström","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Marie Bergström, a prominent voice in the field of Education \u0026amp; Reference. Known for her thorough research and engaging writing style, Bergström delves into contemporary societal issues with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her well-regarded book, \u003cem\u003eThe New Laws of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, Bergström explores the evolving dynamics of love and relationships in the modern digital age. Through a combination of academic insight and real-world examples, she provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how technology and societal changes shape our romantic lives today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBergström's work is a valuable resource for anyone keen on understanding the nuances of modern relationships and the impact of digital communication. With a focus on education and reference, her writing is not only informative but also accessible, making complex topics easy to grasp for a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in sociology, technology, and the evolution of human interaction, Marie Bergström's collections promise to be both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-laws-of-love-by-marie-bergstrom-9781509543526","title":"The New Laws of Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline dating has become a widespread feature of modern social life. In less than two decades, seeking partners through commercial intermediaries went from being a marginal and stigmatised practice to being a common activity. How can we explain this rapid change, and what does it tell us about the changing nature of love and sexuality?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to those who praise online dating as a democratisation of love and those who condemn it as a commodification of intimacy, \u003cem\u003eThe New Laws of Love\u003c\/em\u003e tells a different story about how and why online dating became significant. The key to understanding the growing prevalence of digital dating lies in what Marie Bergström calls \"the privatisation of intimacy.\" Online dating takes courtship from the public to the private sphere and makes it a domestic and individual practice. Unlike courtship in traditional settings such as school, work, and gatherings of family and friends, online dating makes a clear distinction between social and sexual sociability and renders dating much more discrete. Apparently banal, this privatising feature is fundamental for understanding both the success and the nature of digital matchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBergström also sheds light on the persisting inequalities of intimate life, showing that online dating is neither free nor fair: it has its winners and losers and it differs significantly according to gender, age, and social class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of empirical material, this book challenges what we think we know about online dating and gives us a new understanding of who, why, and how people go online to seek sex and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363131375852,"sku":"9781509543526","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12457513482725.jpg?v=1772916142"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marie-bergstrom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}