Introduction to the psychology of emotions: From Darwin to neuroscience, what emotions are and how they work

Discovering the meaning and functioning of emotions has never been so simple. In this volume we review the main currents of thought regarding the psychology of human emotions. From the theories of early scholars (such as those of James and Cannon) to the most recent discoveries of psychobiology. The second part of the volume is dedicated to the issues of basic emotions, emotional intelligence and emotional development. The guide is based on a simple, fast and essential discursive style. The...