How and when did the kiss become a vital sign of romance and love? In this wide-ranging book, pop culture expert Marcel Danesi takes the reader on a fascinating

This book arose from a conference, supported by the Royal Historical Society, which took place at Institute of Historical Research, University of London. The ev

From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss. When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing inte

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