Emotion : a very short introduction

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Emotion : a very short introduction

Dylan Evans

(Very short introductions, 81)

Oxford University Press, 2003, c2001

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Bibliography: p. 125-134

Includes index

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Description

Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? These are just some of the intriguing questions explored in this guide to the latest thinking about the emotions. Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Emotion: The Science of Sentiment takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Preface
  • 1. The universal language
  • 2. Why Spock could never have evolved
  • 3. Shortcuts to happiness
  • 4. The head and the heart
  • 5. The computer that cried
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Index

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  • NCID
    BA64092250
  • ISBN
    • 9780192804617
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Oxford ; Tokyo
  • Pages/Volumes
    140 p.
  • Size
    18 cm
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