Interdisciplinary perspectives on shame : methods, theories, norms, cultures, and politics
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Interdisciplinary perspectives on shame : methods, theories, norms, cultures, and politics
Lexington Books, c2019
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Summary: "Shame is one of the most stigmatized and stigmatizing of emotions. Often characterized as an emotion in which the subject holds a global, negative self-assessment, shame is typically understood to mark the subject as being inadequate in some way, and a sizable amount of work on shame focuses on its problematic or unhealthy aspects, effects, of consequences. [This book] reorients readers to a more balanced understanding of what shame is, a well as its value and social function. The contributors recognize shame as a complex, richly layered, conscious or unconscious phenomenon, and this collection offers an understanding of how theories of shame can help or hinder us in understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us. It also highlights how a diverse range of perspectives on shame can enlighten our understanding of both the positive and negative aspects of this powerful emotion"--Back cover
Includes bibliographical references and index
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