{"product_id":"why-its-ok-to-not-be-monogamous-9781032449784","title":"Why Its OK to Not Be Monogamous","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe downsides of monogamy are felt by most people engaged in long-term relationships, including restrictions on self-discovery, limits on friendship, sexual boredom, and a circumscribed understanding of intimacy. Yet, a happily ever after monogamy is assumed to be the ideal form of romantic love in many modern societies: a relationship that is morally ideal and will bring the most happiness to its two partners.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhy It's OK to Not Be Monogamous\u003c\/i\u003e, Justin L. Clardy deeply questions these assumptions. He rejects the claim that non-monogamy among honest, informed and consenting adults is morally impermissible. He shows instead how polyamorous relationships can actually be exemplars of moral virtue. The book discusses how social and political forces sustain and reward monogamous relationships. The book defines non-monogamy as a privative concept; a negation of monogamy. Looking at its prevalence in the United States, the book explains how common criticisms of non-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book leads the reader through the strongest arguments on both sides of the debate in a highly accessible and engaging way. It will make even the skeptical reader think deeply about these timely questions.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Brake, \u003ci\u003eRice University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Elizabeth Brake Introduction 1. What is Non-Monogamy? 2. Why It’s OK to NOT be Monogamous 3. Monogamous and Non-Monogamous Identity 4. Why It’s NOT OK for Liberal States to be Monogamous Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019062575447,"sku":"9781032449784","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032449784.jpg?v=1750779179","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/why-its-ok-to-not-be-monogamous-9781032449784","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}