{"product_id":"they-call-it-love-the-politics-of-emotional-life","title":"They Call It Love: The Politics of Emotional Life","description":"\"A fascinating and exhaustive explanation as to why emotions are a political issue.\"\n–Brit Dawson, AnOther Magazine\n\nThe work of love is a feminist problem, and it demands feminist solutions\n\nComforting a family member or friend, soothing children, providing company for the elderly, ensuring that people feel well enough to work; this is all essential labour. Without it, capitalism would cease to function. They Call It Love investigates the work that makes a haven in a heartless world, examining who performs this labor, how it is organised, and how it might change. In this groundbreaking book, Alva Gotby calls this work “emotional reproduction,” unveiling its inherently political nature. It not only ensures people’s well-being but creates sentimental attachments to social hierarchy and the status quo. Drawing on the thought of the feminist movement Wages for Housework, Gotby demonstrates that emotion is a key element of capitalist reproduction. To improve the way we relate to one another will require a radical restructuring of society.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1839767049\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1839767049.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gotby, Alva\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43726577107005,"sku":"BVV.1839767049.G","price":7.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1839767049-0.jpg?v=1790543561","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/they-call-it-love-the-politics-of-emotional-life","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}