Embarrassment
Subtitle: poise and peril in everyday life
By: Rowland S. Miller
Series: Emotions and social behavior
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
Subjects: Embarrassment
Description: Embarrassment is a complex and uniquely human emotion that plays a pervasive role in social motivation and interaction. Illuminating its causes and consequences, this engaging volume examines the personal, situational, and interactive determinants of embarrassment, integrating literature from clinical and social psychology, sociology, communications, biology, and other fields.

The book is peppered with lively anecdotes and enriched by the most up-to-date findings, including data from the author's own research. From the evolutionary significance of embarrassment to coping with chronic blushing, Rowland S. Miller highlights important recent discoveries and offers revealing insights into a key aspect of our social lives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-225) and index.