The emotions and cultural analysis / edited by Ana Marta González.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

González, Ana Marta, 1969-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emotions.

Emotions--Cross-cultural studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Amidst prevailing debates that construe rationality and emotionality as polar opposites, this book explores the manner in which emotions shape not only prevailing conceptions of rationality, but also culture in general terms, making room for us to speak of an 'emotional culture' specific to late-modern societies. Presenting case studies involving cultural artefacts, narratives found in fictional and non-fictional literature and television programs, speech patterns and self-talk, fashion, and social networking practices, The Emotions and Cultural Analysis sheds light on the relationship between

Contents:

pt. 1. Emotions, culture, and the self

pt. 2. Fiction, emotions, and social life.

Notes:

ICS Universidad de Navarra institute for culture and society.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-315-61600-9

1-317-03433-3

1-317-03432-5

1-283-70582-6

1-4094-5318-9

9781315616001

OCLC:

818867461