'It is late at night and you are sitting quietly. The neighboursare all away. Suddenly, there is a huge thump on the door, a screamand then a deathly silence...'
As emotion and emotional experience are a daily occurrence, theyhave always been key topics of study for psychologists. Now in itsfifth edition, The Psychology of Emotion is a classic student texton the subject. This textbook offers a comprehensive guide to allthe main theories and concepts of emotion, and relates these backto everyday life, using examples that everyone can identifywith.
Written in an engaging, accessible style, this fully revisededition features:
* Comprehensive overview and discussion of main theories ofemotion
* Real life examples to illustrate key concepts
* Discussion topics
* Chapter summaries
* Suggestions for further reading
The multi-disciplinary approach taken will appeal to thoseinvestigating emotion in the fields of philosophy and the socialsciences, as well as to psychology students and lecturers. Everyonestudying or teaching emotion will find The Psychology of Emotion tobe an invaluable resource.
K. T. Strongman
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