Publisher's Synopsis
The study of emotion has always been a central part of psychology. Previous editions of this well–known book have helped to guide students and psychologists through the main concepts and research in the field. Over recent years the expansion of work on emotion, particularly the interplay between emotion and cognition, has helped to underline the importance of concepts of emotion, not only for psychologists but also for philosophers and social scientists more generally. This new edition has been radically revised to focus almost entirely on concepts and theories of emotion, without detailed discussion of the underlying empirical research. This textbook provides a uniquely comprehensive survey of the main current theories of emotion, and those past theories that have contributed significantly to the development of the field. Students and scientists who read this book should gain a considerable knowledge about the study of emotion, and also about the nature of theory construction. Well written and accessible, and covering concepts of emotion in the social sciences generally, this text will appeal to a wide range of readers in psychology, philosophy and the social sciences.
