Dixon, Thomas
The History of Emotions: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198818298
- author:
- Dixon, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 10.1 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The History of Emotions: A Very Short Introduction explores the complex mental states we experience as emotions. This book reveals how feelings such as sorrow, rage, and love have evolved over time, shaped by cultural, social, and historical factors.
Thomas Dixon examines the historical development of emotions, tracing their origins in language, culture, beliefs, and ways of life. By examining examples from ancient, medieval, and modern cultures, he sheds new light on our understanding of emotions today.
This book offers a fresh perspective on the history of emotions, showing how different societies have perceived and expressed feelings over time. With its concise and accessible approach, it is an ideal introduction to this fascinating topic for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human emotion.
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