The Kiss: A Gesture with a Complex History and Uncertain Future A new book by historian Katie Barclay explores the complex history of kissing, examining its various meanings and practices across cultures and centuries.
In "The Kiss," Barclay sheds light on the universal human behavior that has been imbued with multiple meanings throughout history. Barclay's research reveals that kissing was not always a ubiquitous social norm.
Many cultures have traditionally viewed kissing with suspicion or even repulsion.