Mixed emotions
Subtitle: anthropological studies of feeling
By: edited by Kay Milton and Maruska Svasek.
Contributors: Milton, Kay, 1951-; Svasek, Maruska.
Publisher: Berg
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
Subjects: Emotions -- Cross-cultural studies.; Ethnopsychology.
Genres: Cross-cultural studies.
Description: "This book provides a concise introduction to the anthropology of emotions that outlines some of the major themes and controversies. Drawing on fieldwork undertaken in Europe, Japan and Melanesia, the authors explore how consciousness, memory, identity and politics are intimately related to emotional processes. A broad range of case studies covers such topics as how fear is managed in Belfast, how Spanish gypsies grieve and why Japanese tourists are drawn to monkey parks. This book will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand the formative impact emotions have on culture and society in an increasingly globalized world."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 224) and index.