Description
- Part of series: Very Short Introductions
- Print length: 143 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
- Publication date: 25 August 2023
- Dimensions: 16.51 x 2.29 x 11.43 cm
- ISBN-10: 0198818297
- ISBN-13: 978-0198818298
Original price was: ₹350.00.₹280.00Current price is: ₹280.00.
Explore the fascinating history of human feelings with “History of Emotions: A Very Short Introduction” by Thomas Dixon. This concise guide, part of Oxford’s acclaimed Very Short Introductions series, delves into the complex evolution of emotions like sorrow, rage, love, and sympathy across diverse cultures and historical periods. Discover how language, beliefs, and societal changes have shaped our emotional landscapes, from ancient epics to modern movements. Dixon masterfully connects the history of ideas with the history of the body, offering fresh insights into our present emotional lives. Perfect for readers seeking a brilliant, sharp, and inspiring overview, this book illuminates the past to help us understand our feelings today.
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