Emotions A Brief History
Emotions: A Brief History by Keith Oatley, published by Wiley on September 17, 2004, offers an insightful exploration into the history of emotions across various cultures and their evolutionary development throughout an individual’s life. This 204-page book presents complex topics such as emotional intelligence, the relationship between emotion and the brain, and emotional disorders in clear and accessible language.
Readers will find a thorough examination of how emotions have evolved over time and the degree to which individuals can control them. Oatley interweaves themes that delve into the significance of emotions in understanding ourselves and our relationships. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in psychology and the intricate nature of emotions.
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Emotions: A Brief History investigates the history of emotions across cultures as well as the evolutionary history of emotions and of emotional development across an individual’s life span. In clear and accessible language, Keith Oatley examines key topics such as emotional intelligence, emotion and the brain, and emotional disorders. Throughout, he interweaves three themes: the changes that emotions have undergone from the past to the present, the extent to which we are able to control our emotions, and the ways in which emotions help us discern the deeper layers of ourselves and our relationships.
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