Close personal bonds between human beings demonstrably impact both quality and quantity of life. In response to this superlative relevance, editors Hazan and Campa integrate social and developmental psychology, evolutionary theory, and animal models to give a science-based view of how close relationships form and maintain themselves. Child-caregiver attachment is addressed first, followed by research on adult romantic attachment. These foundational chapters are then elaborated by sections on new directions of research and associations between interpersonal and physical health. Written in a technical style, the book is geared toward professionals and graduate and undergraduate students of psychology. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)