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‘In this short history, Keith Oatley captures the current excitement
of the ongoing ‘Affect Revolution’ and its historical
antecedents. As psychologists seek to decipher the foundations
of the many emotional values of animate existence, they should
not forget the many historical roots from which the current
blossoming of research is emerging. This gem helps put the
field in perspective.’’ Jaak Panksepp, Bowling Green State University
and author of Affective Neuroscience
‘‘There are dozens of books on emotions these days, but none like
Oatley’s new work. This original, wide-ranging, erudite, yet accessible
romp through the centuries of thought and feeling about
emotion as encountered in literature, philosophy, religion, politics,
history and anthropology, is a tour de force. A consummate
work by one of the leaders in the field of emotions research, it is
not only a scholarly work of tremendous breadth, but a literary
achievement in its own right – Oatley is a master of the wellturned
phrase and the work is rich in wry musings and penetrating
insight.’’ Carol Magai, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
‘‘Oatley’s beautifully written book comes out of his deep knowledge
both of the history of thought and of the most up-to-date
research in the science of emotions . . . a masterly introduction to
philosophical and scientific thinking about the emotions in personal
and social life. It’s all done with Oatley’s characteristic
lucidity, his light touch, and his novelist’s gift for vivid illustration.
. . . this book will afford fresh insights and original perspectives
to delight even seasoned scholars.’’ Ronnie de Sousa,
University of Toronto
KEITH OATLEY - Personal Name
1-4051-1314-6
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emotions
Psychology
English
BLACKWELL PUBLISHING
2004
USA
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