Psychology: emotions Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Handbook on the Psychology of Self-Esteem
Book SynopsisSelf-esteem is a widely studied topic within psychology. Recently, the connections between self-esteem and important life outcomes have been debated because studies have produced inconsistent findings. Many of these inconsistencies may be due to the fact that most studies have focused on self-esteem level without incorporating other aspects of self-esteem. This books provides information on using the temporal stability of self-esteem to better understand feelings of self-worth; variations in multi-dimensional physical self-concept; religion and self-esteem; self-esteem as a predictor of academic success in health professional degree students; effects on the level and relations of self-esteem in the early transition to secondary school in Germany; the role of siblings for children''s self-esteem; and several other topics.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Relationship Paradox: The Spiritual Quest for
Book SynopsisThis book is an exploration into the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, and how the spiritual quest for union is tempered by the human desire for freedom. Since being in an intimate relationship is not the cause of happiness, a major focus of this book is to help the readers understand the need to take responsibility for their own happiness. Only when people learn to understand their own happiness, regardless of being in a relationship, will they be able to cultivate a successful relationship because they want a relationship, and not because they think they need a relationship to be happy.
£67.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Shame: New Research
Book SynopsisTo "feel ashamed" is perhaps one of the most studied human emotional experiences. Ironically, there is no agreement yet on what people mean when they say that they "feel ashamed". This can be reflected not only in the numerous definitions of the feeling but also in the numerous subjective understandings of it. In psychology, there are multiple definitions of shame. For example, Freud argued that shame was a reaction formation against sexual desires. In his eyes, the expression; "I feel ashamed" should be understood as being in the midst of an internal fight against pleasurable desires. In the later, psychodynamic tradition, the expression "I feel ashamed" should be understood as a scorning feeling that disable the client. This book discusses the psychology of shame. It explains the connection between shame and eating disorders; the role of shame in intimate and sexual violence; the psychological distress shame may cause in performing artists and athletes; positive interpersonal consequences of shame; the path to gelotophobia; the true meaning of feeling ashamed; and shame and masculinity in early China.
£215.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Conceptions of Meaning
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Emotions Industry
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Motivation: Psychology, Strategies & Impact on
Book SynopsisThe study of motivation has been experiencing a renaissance of research activity recently. This book discusses the psychology, strategies and impact on performance of motivation. Some of the topics included in this book are testing motivational processes in commercial weight-loss program users; the relationship between internal marketing, motivation and satisfaction at work; the effects of gender differences on motivation to learn English; the influence of strategies and motivation on achievement; and person-centred approach as a part of the humanistic paradigm for motivation in sport settings.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Prejudice: New Research
Book SynopsisWith the dramatic increase in the multiracial population, researchers are exploring the unique interpersonal and societal racial dynamics that this population evokes and participates in. Similar to other racial groups, the experience of discrimination and prejudice of biracial/multiracial individuals can have negative consequences for well-being and general mental health. This book discusses the psychology of prejudice. Some of the topics included in this book are patterns of prejudice in the lives of American Jews; the dynamics of prejudice against biracial individuals; prejudice, discrimination and mental health within the lesbian, gay and bisexual community; education''s effects on the racial prejudice of blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and whites in the United States; and psychodynamic and social processes involved in prejudice.
£182.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Impulsivity: New Research
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Handbook of the Psychology of Narcissism: Diverse
Book SynopsisThis is an edited collection of work by a distinguished set of international experts that presents a broad overview of psychological research on narcissism from diverse perspectives, including the clinical, social and personality, industrial/organizational, cognitive/social cognition, and biological/physiological point of views. The chapters are clustered into three sections focusing on intrapersonal (Chapters 110), interpersonal (Chapters 1118), and clinical (Chapters 1923) aspects of narcissism. Together, the chapters provide a comprehensive overview of one of the most popular topics in psychology. The individual chapters present in-depth reviews of particular issues such as the role of narcissism in individual responses to exposure to traumatic events, interpersonal romantic rejection, and achievement failure. A number of further topics are covered in this book, including: How narcissistic individuals react to threatening situations; Whether narcissism is a personality disorder or a cultural phenomenon ; The relationships between narcissism and self-worth, perfectionism, humor, empathy, and identity; The role of narcissism in parenting; The relationship between narcissism and eating disorders; The role of narcissism in the workplace; Cognitive, clinical, industrial-organizational (I-O), social and personality, psychological, and behavioral correlates of narcissism. This collection will be of great interest to researchers and practitioners, as well as graduate and advanced undergraduate students of social psychology.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Interpersonal Perception &
Book SynopsisRomantic relationships play a crucial role in individuals'' lives, for better and for worse. All romantic relationships encounter their share of challenges that can influence relationship satisfaction from one day to the next. This book provides topics on the psychology of relationships and interpersonal perception. Some of the topics included are the science of improving relationships; the effect of attractiveness and a good sense of humor in relationships; perceptions of reproductive potential and personality traits; and an evolutionary perspective on characteristics of physical attractiveness in humans.
£152.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Emotional Intelligence: Current Evidence from
Book SynopsisIn the last two and a half decades, the concept of Emotional Intelligence has not only gained acceptance in the scientific community, but exploded all over the place, becoming a popular term used (and abused) by everyone. As the concept matured, two things happened: On one hand, more and more empirical evidence supported the concept''s applicability in a broad range of contexts and settings. On the other hand, the evidence put the early expectation of the concept in perspective, humbling pioneering claims of EI being the concept accounting for everything that traditional concepts (like intelligence, personality etc.) did not. Emotional intelligence has come of age, and as evidence explores new frontiers, practitioners explore the utility of EI-based intervention programs. So -- what''s new with Emotional Intelligence? This is exactly the aim of this book -- to provide readers interested in this new, promising concept, an updated view of research, and practice based on various models and views of the concept focusing on three fields in which progress seems to be most exciting: Psychophysiology and health, education and work and organisational life. Authors from around the world offer their diverse views, rich palettes of application and practice and raise questions that will lead future research and add to our understanding of the world.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Social Identity Research
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£92.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Walk of Shame
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£106.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Risk Taking: New Research
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Handbook on Emotion Regulation: Processes,
Book SynopsisEmotion regulation (ER), which refers to the ability to identify, experience, modulate, and express emotions, is critical to adaptive functioning. Although the term ER has been used synonymously with coping strategies, affect regulation, and self-regulation, it is important to differentiate ER from these other constructs to ensure optimal construct validity and accurate measurement. To this end, ER has been defined as "the process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions" (Gross, 1998 p. 275). Emotion is experienced in three primary ways: behaviourally, physiologically, and experientially (Gross, 1998); therefore, ER refers to strategies that alter these three aforementioned emotional processes. This book discusses the processes, cognitive effects, and social consequences of emotion regulation.
£209.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Loneliness: Psychosocial Risk Factors, Prevalence
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Compassion: Social Significance, Role in
Book SynopsisCompassion positively correlates to happiness and increases in psychological capabilities, as supported by a substantial body of research. The concept of compassion has been used in a diversity of fields, applications and motivations. The first chapter of this book attempts to theoretically suggest how compassionate and self-compassionate interventions can benefit both the patients and health practitioners, by 1. Investigating the relevance/importance of considering different cultural backgrounds and 2. By introducing emergent findings on self-kindness and 3. By highlighting the significance of self-care. Authors'' of the other chapters examine pain, compassion and the importance of two-way motivational communication in the medical field between patient and physician and the positive correlation between compassion, and physiological and psychological health.
£127.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Suicidal Ideation: Predictors, Prevalence &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Personality Traits & Types: Perceptions, Gender
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Temperaments: Individual Differences, Social &
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£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Problem Behaviors: Risk Factors, Consequences &
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£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Humor: Emotional Aspects, Role in Social
Book SynopsisExpression of humor begins at an early age in humans and it arises from both cognitive and social-emotional developmental origins. This book presents research on the emotional aspects, role in social interaction, and the health effects of humor. Chapter One begins with a discussion on social-emotional and cognitive aspects of humor, and suggests that the interactions among these developmental factors provide impetus for the expression and appreciation of humor, even during early childhood. Chapter Two supports the Theory of the Absurd and the Empowerment theory as a framework of unfolding the clowning behaviors of a kindergartener and provides a positive way of considering clowning during the early childhood years highlighting its importance to play and social empowerment. Chapter Three studies the impact of humor of closeness to neighbors. Chapter Four aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the fields of social cognition, identity, and humor within adolescence. Chapter Five explores some of the ways that humor may influence workplace health and well-being, while also addressing some of the problematic aspects of humor use. Chapter Six explores areas of healthcare where the deployment of humor or response to patient-initiated humor and/or laughter by a health profession would be considered inappropriate by their peers and/or their patient and/or the patients'' family and friends. Chapter Seven analyses instances of a specific kind of humor that has been identified as jocular mockery because of its frequent occurrence in intimate and close relationships among friends.
£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Self-Control: New Research
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Gratitude: New Research
Book SynopsisGratitude is a disposition or mood that enables people to respond positively for the benefits they receive from people, nature, or a moment of peaceful bliss. Past research has recognized gratitude as one of the most important virtues a person can have. It has been demonstrated that there are psychological, interpersonal, personality, and physical benefits to being grateful. Chapter One of this book provides an overview of what previous gratitude research has shown, what present research introduces to the literature, and what future research needs to enhance the theoretical understanding of gratitude development in youth. Chapter Two explores the correlations between filial acts and parenting practices. Chapter Three taps into the unique function of routine household chores as a vital means in developing gratitude in children, which plays a key role for an affective family bond between parents and their children. Chapter Four explores whether gratitude explains variance in loneliness after controlling for socio-demographic factors, the Big 5 factors, and life satisfaction. The final chapter reviews the role of both dispositional gratitude and envy on career adaptability in young adults.
£83.29
Nova Science Publishers Inc Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding
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£86.69
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hope: Individual Differences, Role in Recovery &
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£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Social Skills: Perceptions, Role in Autistic
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£92.79
Amplify Publishing Be Who You Came to Be
£25.02
New Harbinger Publications The Empaths Guided Journal
Book SynopsisWrite your way out of emotional overwhelm and into the life of an empowered empath with this guided journalfrom the author of I Don't Want to Be an Empath Anymore.As an empath, your sensitivity can be a rich and beautiful gift. You're more acutely aware of the subtleties in life, and a glorious sunset or a painting can bring you to tears. Your ability to feel intensely allows you to easily intuit and share in the emotions of others. However, this deep and poignant connection with the world around you can often bring pain and a sense of feeling too much. So, how can you avoid emotional burnout and overwhelm?From empath and spiritual teacher Ora North, this engaging guided journal offers empowering and dynamic writing practices to help you gain a better understanding of your empathic abilities, reflect on your relationships with others, learn to set boundaries, and explore your shadow selfthe side of yourself that you may keep hidden from the world. You'll find a safe space to work throu
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Mandrake of Oxford Dreams: Exploring uncharted depths of
Book SynopsisMany people are interested in dreams but few have much of interest to say about them. This book is different and worth attention. It began as a simple question, any one of us might ask: Why do some people have success and money, while others spend their lives scraping spare change together for the most basic of things? Why do certain people always seem to make the right decisions & come out on top, even when they get some things wrong? (p8) The surprising answer lay in the world of dreams, their interpretation and of how some dreamers have made self-analysis such as useful personal resource. The author shares many personal experiences as well as those drawn from a general survey of peoples dream world. She explores the entire scene from Sigmund Freud up to more recent guides for the perplexed. She goes deep, revealing over 100 dream symbols, anything from new houses, through dream lovers to aliens. Not revealing the content of a dream to another, at least until you have interpreted and gained from it. This, just one secret she gleaned. Dreams are postcards, straight from your subconscious, telling you about you. One of her informants told a colleague, whom she had hitherto trusted, of a strange dream she had just had about a mutual colleague. then watched mortified as her otherwise trusted but obviously jealous colleague, strode boldly to the dream subject, and told them all the gory details. But the dream was not necessarily about anyone in particular, their appearance was most likely the personification of anxiety about an unfamiliar working environment. A secret unwanted admirer or personification of someones angst - better not say anything? The author is drawing upon the wisdom of sages and writers from times past. All of which shows how dreams reveal the blocks that are holding one''s life up. Along the way, she explores those uncharted depths of consciousness. And shows how successful people have always tuned into the subconscious, conversing with so-called dream counsellors who really did change their future.
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S&s/Simon Element The Handbook for Bad Days Shortcuts to Get
Book SynopsisKeep your head held high even on the bad days with 70 mindful self-care strategies to find happiness.In a time when social media encourages us to constantly highlight how great we’re doing and how #Blessed life is, there seems to be little room for the inevitable truth: in every life, there are days that are NOT great. Yet decades in the self-help world have taught Eveline Helmink—editor-in-chief of Happinez magazine and a self-titled cheerleader for failure and discomfort—that true emotional growth comes from realizing that it’s often on our worst days when we learn the most about what empowers, strengthens, and revitalizes us—and yes, brings us happiness. In The Handbook for Bad Days, Helmink teaches you how to take advantage of bad days as moments for self-discovery and emotional understanding. Her compassionate, no-bullshit approach encourages you to detox from the social media world and rethink your coping strategies, exploring topics such as, -The benefits of a good cry -Why, sometimes, it’s okay to give up -Why a fuzzy pink cardigan and some Celine Dion is just as good as a Sanskrit mantra The Handbook for Bad Days is the ultimate guide for anyone who strives to be present, not perfect. Perfect for fans of Glennon Doyle, Elizabeth Lesser, and Krista Tippet, The Handbook for Bad Days is a call to face our worst days with courage and intentionality.
£19.99
Transcript Verlag Wounds and Words: Childhood and Family Trauma in
Book SynopsisTrauma has become a hotly contested topic in literary studies. But interest in trauma is not new; its roots extend to the Romantic period, when novelists and the first psychiatrists influenced each others' investigations of the "wounded mind". This book looks back to these early attempts to understand trauma, reading a selection of Romantic novels in dialogue with Romantic and contemporary psychiatry. It then carries that dialogue forward to postmodern fiction, examining further how empirical approaches can deepen our theorizations of trauma. Within an interdisciplinary framework, this study reveals fresh insights into the poetics, politics, and ethics of trauma fiction.
£40.79
Transcript Verlag Writing Emotions – Theoretical Concepts and
Book SynopsisAfter a long period of neglect, emotions have become an important topic within literary studies. This collection of essays stresses the complex link between aesthetic and non-aesthetic emotional components and discusses emotional patterns by focusing on the practice of writing as well as on the impact of such patterns on receptive processes. Readers interested in the topic will be presented with a concept of aesthetic emotions as formative both within the writing and the reading process. Essays, ranging in focus from the beginning of modern drama to digital formats and theoretical questions, examine examples from English, German, French, Russian and American literature. Contributors include Angela Locatelli, Vera Nünning, and Gesine Lenore Schiewer.
£35.99
Gefen Publishing House Baseless Hatred: What it is & What You Can Do
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Gefen Publishing House Baseless Hatred: What it is & What You Can Do
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Rene Vermandois The Unofficial Kate Bush Self Help Book Satisfying Yearning, Overcoming Obstacles Through Song Lyrics
£11.41
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Your Sixth Sense
Book SynopsisHelps you to discover the personality traits and personal experiences of more than 40 gifted intuitives. This title provides a simple explanation of the physics behind ESP. It also helps you to learn a set of guided imagery exercises that unlock your sixth sense.Trade Review"Belleruth's insights are practical, grounded, validating and helpful. This is a well-researched, thoughtful how-to book ... There is truly something here for everyone." -- Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Excellent...sophisticated...I can't recommend this book enough." -- Carolyn Myss, Ph.D., author of Anatomy of the Spirit "Psychic abilities are our birthright, part of who we are. They are also a razor's edge, as every spiritual tradition has realized. Wise guides are needed in exploring this area. Belleruth Naparstek is such a guide. This is a fine contribution to exploring our human potential." -- Larry Dossey, author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things "Naparstek's penetrating study of intuitives has informed this brilliant classic, which unites the logic of the mind with the wisdom of the heart...Grounded in the cultivation of empathy, the exercises in this book will open your heart and expand your sense of intimate connectedness wit this remarkable universe." -- Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and A Woman's Book of Life "I have personally experienced what has been written. I believe we are entering a period when science will have to confront and study human potential. I suggest skeptics and all those interested in enhancing their psychic potential read this book." -- Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine & Miracles "One of the most brilliant books on the subject. A guided tour of psychic ability-what it is, where it comes from and how it words. Written with eloquence and humor, this work is destined to become 'book of the year.'" -- Ruth Buczynski, Ph.D., president of the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine "I do not know of any other book that combines the wisdom of a psychotherapist, the knowledge of a scholar, the skill of a master hypnotist, the sensitivity of a psychic intuitive, and the memories of a remarkable collection of gifted practitioners. This book is a treasure!" -- Jeffrey Mishlove, Ph.D., author of The Roots of Consciousness
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HarperCollins The 5 Resets
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HarperCollins Hour of the Heart
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Penguin Books Ltd The Power of Kindness
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A book after my own heart!"—His Holiness the Dalai Lama"When all is said and done, it all comes down to kindness. This book says it all and should become a classic. Highly and enthusiastically recommended to all."—Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"If ever there was a time in the world that we could use this book, it is now."—Cliff Johnson, Science of Mind magazine"Lovely... There is much to be learned and valued in its pages."—Kathryn L. Norsworthy, PsychCRITIQUES: American Psychological Asdsociation Review of Books
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Oxford University Press Applications of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
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Oxford University Press Emotional Truth
Book SynopsisThe word truth retains, in common use, traces of origins that link it to trust, troth, and truce, connoting ideas of fidelity, loyalty, and authenticity. The word has become, in contemporary philosophy, encased in a web of technicalities, but we know that a true image is a faithful portrait; a true friend a loyal one. In a novel or a poem, too, we have a feel for what is emotionally true, though we are not concerned with the actuality of events and characters depicted. To have emotions is to care about certain things: we can wonder whether those things are really worth caring about. We can wonder whether our passions reflect who we are, and whether they constitute fitting responses to the vicissitudes of life. So there are two aspects to emotional truth: how well an emotion reflects the threats and promises of the world, and how well it reflects our own individual nature. That is the starting point of this book, which looks first at the analogies and disanalogies between strict propositional truth and a looser, generic sense of truth. As applied to emotions, generic truth is closer to those original meanings: as in a portrait''s fidelity or friend''s loyalty. Taken in this sense, the notion of emotional truth opens up large vistas on areas of life essential to our existence as social beings, and to our concerns with beauty, morality, love, death, sex, knowledge, desire, coherence, and happiness. Each of those topics illustrates some facet of the dominant theme of the book: the crucial but often ambivalent role of our emotions in grounding and yet also sometimes undermining our values. Emotions act, in holistic perspective, as ultimate arbiters of values where different and independently justified standards of value compete.Trade ReviewWhether it is in the discussion of emotions in experiences of art, the way that emotions factor into explaining self-love and self-hate, or their role in relationships of love and friendship, [the author] eschew[s] simple metaphors and offer[s] detailed analysis complete with helpful diagrams and summaries that illustrate a sustained and intimate engagement with these complex and engaging topics.The essays, all written with Sousan flair and trademark themes, range widely over topics in emotion theory. * Robert C. Roberts, Mind *Table of ContentsPART I ; TRUTH, COHERENCE, AND RATIONALITY ; PART II ; PART III ; PART IV
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Oxford University Press Why Humans Like to Cry
Book SynopsisHuman beings are the only species to have evolved the trait of emotional crying. We even create music, fiction, film, and theatre - 'Tragedy' - to encourage crying. Michael Trimble looks at the physiology and evolution of this unique human behaviour, exploring its links with language, consciousness, empathy, and religious practices.Trade ReviewThis is a fascinating cultural and neurological study about how humans are unique in shedding tears of sorrow, especially in the context of listening to music or attending the theatre... * Network Review *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Crying ; 3. The Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Crying ; 4. Evolution ; 5. Tragedy and Tears ; 6. Tearful Logic ; 7. Why Do We Get Pleasure from Crying at the Theatre? ; Appendix 1: Neuroanatomy ; Appendix 2: Glossary of terms ; Notes ; Bibliography ; Index
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Oxford University Press What Is This Thing Called Happiness
Book SynopsisAccording to an ancient and still popular view -- sometimes known as ''eudaimonism'' -- a person''s well-being, or quality of life, is ultimately determined by his or her level of happiness. According to this view, the happier a person is, the better off he is. The doctrine is controversial in part because the nature of happiness is controversial. In What Is This Thing Called Happiness? Fred Feldman presents a study of the nature and value of happiness. Part One contains critical discussions of the main philosophical and psychological theories of happiness. Feldman presents arguments designed to show that each of these theories is problematic. Part Two contains his presentation and defense of his own theory of happiness, which is a form of attitudinal hedonism. On this view, a person''s level of happiness may be identified with the extent to which he or she takes pleasure in things. Feldman shows that if we understand happiness as he proposes, it becomes reasonable to suppose that a peTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Feldman is a charming writer, with a knack for compelling and often amusing thought experiments. * The Guardian *a terrific piece of work, a real tour de force. The writing is exceptionally clear, the discussion exceptionally straightforward and sensible, the criticism of other philosophers' accounts of the nature and value of happiness exceptionally careful and insightful, and the presentation of Feldman's own account exceptionally interesting ... of interest to philosophers at all levels of sophistication' * Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *Table of ContentsPART ONE - SOME THINGS THAT HAPPINESS ISN'T; PART TWO - WHAT HAPPINESS IS; PART THREE - IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EMPIRICAL STUDY OF HAPPINESS
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Oxford University Press Inc All We Have to Fear
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Emotional Governance Politics Media and Terror
Book SynopsisThis lucid and original work argues for a new style of political leadership, one which pays deliberate and sophisticated attention to the emotional dynamics of the public. A case study of terrorism, as a highly emotional topic and as a key political issue in many liberal democracies, grounds the book's ideas in today's political landscape.Trade Review'This is a rich book and its strengths lie in its capacity to provoke further work on both contemporary political debates and policy: asylum and immigration, international terrorism, possession of economic resources, climate change and environmental risk would all benefit from Richards' approach.' War and MediaTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: A DEMOCRACY OF FEELINGS Shaping the Public Mind The Rise of Therapeutic Culture Global Passions PART II: THE BIAS AGAINST HOPE Journalism as Emotional Labour Rottweilers Savage Democracy Challenging the Media Bias PART III: THE SEARCH FOR CONNECTION Politics as Emotional Labour Poor Emotional Governance PART IV: TERROR IN THE PUBLIC MIND The Four Factors of Fear Terrorism and the Emotional Public From Emotional Audit to Communication Strategy PART V: REPAIRING LEADERSHIP Market Failures Deferring to Reality
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Psychology in the Bathroom
Book SynopsisPresenting cutting-edge science in a playful manner, this exploration of a topic that has been veiled by taboo, the psychology of excretion, surveys an assortment of embarrassing processes, shameful disorders and disgusting habits taking the reader on a tour of the history and literature of elimination.Trade Review"Dr. Haslam should be congratulated for creating a unique compendium of information that is so entrenched in our human behavior but rarely thought about or discussed. Psychology in the Bathroom details a wide range of behaviors that are linked to excretory function. Topics such as the 'anal' personality, latrinalia (toilet graffiti, flatulence, scatologic swearing (potty mouth) and medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome are well covered with regard to their history, psychology and gender and cultural differences in their societal expression. Some topics, like whether the toilet seat should be up or down is nicely discussed in a balanced attempt to solve a seemingly unsolvable domestic problem. I highly recommend this book to psychologists, health care professionals and anyone else interested in understanding such difficult to obtain areas of knowledge." - Douglas A Drossman, Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA and Past President of the American Psychosomatic Society. "Why is it that the psychological study of eating and sex enjoy so much attention from psychologists and the general public, while a no-less universal feature of human experience is ignored? Psychology in the Bathroom argues persuasively for the importance of this overlooked topic, then comprehensively rectifies its neglect. In doing so, this glorious, witty and unerringly pitch-perfect book offers an unusual and compelling window to the human psyche. With a scope far grander than its subject matter, this meticulously researched and wide-ranging study of excretion and related phenomena, both typical and pathological, integrates fascinating and often surprising insights from intersections with psychoanalytic theory, clinical research, the study of emotion, the intimacy of body and mind, language, gender and more. Beautifully written with unfailing clarity, sensitivity and humour, this important, captivating and charming exploration of the psychology of a universal phenomenon is a must-read for researchers, clinicians and general readers alike." - Cordelia Fine (author of Delusions of Gender), Associate Professor, Melbourne Business School, Australia "Imagine if 10% of human nature had been walled off from science by an irrational taboo. Wouldn't you want to peek in and see what was hiding back there? In this extraordinary book, Nick Haslam kicks down the bathroom door and follows the plumbing lines wherever they lead. It's great fun to read - a roller coaster ride through body, mind, and soul." - Jonathan Haidt, Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia, USA "Beautifully written with unfailing clarity and truly enviable humour, this important, captivating and charming exploration of the psychology of a universal phenomenon is a must-read for researchers and general readers alike." - The Psychologist "Toilet reading' of a high order." - Nature "James Bond conducts a sex life that leaves little to the imagination. But does the virile Mr Bond ever use the toilet? The answer is no. Not in literature, movies or television, with rare exceptions...It is high time that psychiatrists have a clear view on the issues involved with toileting, and a book by Professor Nick Haslam, a social psychologist at Melbourne University, is an excellent introduction." Australasian Psychiatry 'A new psychology book lifts the lid on the most natural of human behaviours, yet one of the least explored.' - Daily Mail 'The toilet is a focus of intense emotions, unseemly interests, strange afflictions and earthy humour. Psychology in the Bathroom looks to survey a variety of embarrassing processes, shameful disorders and disgusting habits. Elizabeth Cotton recommends this book to anyone curious about the politics and psychology of "dirty protests" and "defensive flatulence".' - LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsList of Tables Acknowledgments Introduction The Irritable Bowel The Nervous Bladder On Flatulence The Anal Character Potty Mouth Toilet Graffiti Seat Up or Down? References Index
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MIT Press Ltd The Social Neuroscience of Empathy
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