Peter Toohey
Boredom - A Lively History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300181845
- author:
- Peter Toohey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.7 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Specific Topics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Boredom has been misunderstood for centuries. In this thought-provoking exploration, Peter Toohey argues that boredom is not an emotion to be feared or avoided, but rather one that can help us flourish. Toohey delves into the history of boredom, tracing its role in human experience from ancient cultures to modern times. He examines the ways in which boredom has influenced art and literature, as well as its place in our psychological and neurological understanding of emotions. By shedding new light on this often-maligned emotion, Toohey shows that boredom is a universal part of the human experience. This book offers a fresh perspective on an emotion that has been misunderstood for far too long. With its engaging exploration of boredom's history and significance, it is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding what happens when we feel nothing.
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