Encyclopedia of Emotion (2 vl set)

This unique two-volume reference is an accessible, up-to-date resource for the rich and fascinating study of human emotion.

Do men and women feel things differently? What's going on in your body and mind when you're happy, sad, frustrated, or under stress? How bad do episodes of anger or depression have to be before they cross the line from "normal" to something requiring help? And, for those extreme cases, what can be done to help those suffering from serious emotional disorders?

Drawing on both contemporary and classic research, Encyclopedia of Emotion explores the complex realities of our emotional lives and communicates what psychologists have learned about them to date in a clear and captivating way. The landmark work bridges the divide within psychology as a discipline between basic and applied science, gathering together in one comprehensive resource both theoretical and clinical perspectives on this important subject.

In two volumes, Encyclopedia of Emotion offers more than 400 alphabetically organized entries on a broad range of topics, including the neurological foundations of emotional function, competing theories of emotion, multicultural perspectives on emotions, emotional disorders, their diagnosis and treatment, and profiles of important organizations and key figures who have shaped our understanding of how and why we feel the way we do.