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Emotion: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Very Short Introductions
Emotion: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Very Short Introductions
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Published:
13 February, 2003
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780192804617 |
| ISBN10 | 0192804618 |
| Number Of Pages | 160 |
| Item Weight | 136 g |
| Product Dimensions | 104 x 10 x 173 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | OUP Oxford |
| Format | other |
| Edition | Illustrated |
Media Reviews
Review from previous edition a pop science classic * John Walsh, Independent on Sunday *
Evans provides a charming crash course on human sentiments * The Times, *
a fun little book . . .Highly accessible, this little gem deserves to sell well . . . student friendly . . . excellent introductory book * Simon Baron-Cohen, Nature *
readable and thought provoking account * Susan Aldridge, Focus *
Evans roams enjoyably through the firelds of psychology, psychotherapy, robotics, drugs and old-fashioned romance, like Alian de Botton in a labcoat * The Guardian (Review) *
This book is a charming primer on the up-and-coming science of emotions. * James Kingsland New Scientist *
An admirably clear, intelligent and witty introduction * Steven Poole, Guardian *
a wealth of good sense backed by evidence * Marek Kohn, Evening Standard *
a witty little book * Iain Finlayson, The Times *
At last, an accessible and fascinating account of a neglected aspect of our mental lives. * Lewis Wolpert, author of Malignant Sadness *
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Author's Bio
Dylan Evans is a Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at King's College London, where he directs a research project in the evolution of the emotions. In his previous lives, he worked as a film-maker and psychotherapist. He is the author of Introducing Evolutionary Psychology (Icon, 1999) and Rethinking Emotion (MIT Press, forthcoming), and contributes regularly to the Guardian. In his spare time he is also a DJ.