Emotions and Social Change : Historical and Sociological Perspectives, Hardco...

Emotions and Social Change : Historical and Sociological Perspectives, Hardcover by Lemmings, David (EDT); Brooks, Ann (EDT), ISBN 0415856051, ISBN-13 9780415856058, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK"This edited collection takes a critical perspective on Norbert Elias's theory of the "civilizing process," through historical essays and contemporary analysis from sociologists and cultural theorists. It focuses on changes in emotional regimes or stylesand considers the intersection of emotions and social change, historically and contemporaneously. Th is set in the context of increasing interest among humanities and social science scholars in reconsidering the significance of emotion and affect in society, and the development of empirical research and theorizing around these subjects. Some have labeled this interest as an "affective turn" or a "turn to affect," which suggests a profound and wide-ranging reshaping of disciplines. Building upon complex theoretical models of emotions and social change, the chapters exemplify this shift in analysis of emotions and affect, and suggest different approaches to investigation which may help to shape the direction of sociological and historical thinking and research"--