Handbook of the Sociology of Emotions Volume II presents all new
chapters in the ever developing area of the sociology of emotions.
The volume is divided into two sections: "Theoretical Perspectives
"and "Social Arenas of Emotions. "It reviews major sociological
theories on emotions, which include evolutionary theory, identity
theory, affect control theory, social exchange theory, ritual
theory, and cultural theory among others. Social arenas where
emotions are examined include, but are not limited to, the economy
and the workplace, the family, mental health, crime, sports,
technology, social movements and the field of science. All the
chapters review the major theories and research in the area and
each chapter ends with some discussion of directions for future
research.
The Sociology of Emotions is a fast growing and vital field in
the broad discipline of Sociology. This volume II follows the
Handbook of the Sociology of Emotions which was first published in
2006. In 2008, this first handbook received the Outstanding Recent
Contribution in the Emotions Section of the American Sociological
Association.
With contributions from leading scholars from different areas in
the discipline, such as neurosociology, culture, economics, mental
health, gender, social movements, discussing state-of-art theory
and research on emotions in sociology this volume will generate
wider appeal to the sociological community."
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