Psychology & Psychiatry : Emotions

In this comprehensive assessment of the sociology of emotions, scholars of international stature argue that emotions hold a crucial key to our understanding of social processes. Covers key areas such as sexuality, health and gender. more...

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In this biting and controversial analysis—now available in paperback—William Chaloupka scrutinizes the cynicism that is our common condition, examining both its uses in the politics of backlash and resentment and its surprisingly positive aspects. “A provocative study of political cynicism and pessimism.” New York Review of Books more...

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A therapist and expert on grief is faced with the slow decline of her beloved mother. She imparts to the reader lessons learned, both personal and professional, in anticipating grief and the loss of a loved one. “This is a unique book by a professional who understands the field of loss and grief. . . . Poignantly heartbreaking.”—Melba Vasquez, President, American Psychology Association’s Division on Counseling Psychology more...

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Piero Ferrucci warns against the dangers of "global cooling." As the pace of living grows faster and the impact of new technologies more insistent, communications become hurried and impersonal. The drive for profit overrides the heart. Warmth and genuine presence fade. The Power of Kindness is a stirring examination of a simple but profound concept. Piero Ferrucci, one of the world's most respected transpersonal psychologists, explores the many surprising facets of kindness and argues that it is this trait that will not only lead to our own individual happiness and the happiness of those around us, but will guide us in a world that has become cold, anxious, difficult, and frightening. In eighteen interlocking chapters, Dr. Ferrucci reveals that the kindest people are the most likely to thrive, to enable others to thrive, and to slowly but steadily turn our world away from violence, self-centeredness, and narcissism-and toward love. Writing with a rare combination of sensitivity and intellectual depth, Dr. Ferrucci shows that, ultimately, kindness is not a luxury in our world but rather a necessity for us all. more...

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