Genealogies of Emotions, Intimacies, and Desire

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Focusing on the evolution of emotional regimes from medieval times to late modernity, the book examines intimacy's pivotal role in shaping emotions. It systematically analyzes key theoretical frameworks that link emotional styles to historical shifts, revealing how intimacy often operates outside traditional bourgeois marriage and family structures. Additionally, it employs Foucault's concept of "genealogy" to assess these transformations, providing a nuanced understanding of how emotional expressions have changed over time.