The Feeling Brain: The Biology and Psychology of Emotions by Elizabeth Johnston, & Leah Olson
After years of neglect by both mainstream biology and psychology, the study of emotions has emerged as a central topic of scientific inquiry in the vibrant new discipline of affective neuroscience. Elizabeth Johnston and Leah Olson trace how work in this rapidly expanding field speaks to fundamental questions about the nature of emotion: What is the function of emotions? What is the role of the body in emotions? What are "feelings," and how do they relate to emotions? Why are emotions so difficult to control? Is there an emotional brain?
Johnston and Olson lay out the most salient questions of contemporary affective neuroscience in this study, expertly situating them in their biological, psychological, and philosophical contexts. They offer a compelling vision of an increasingly exciting and ambitious field for mental health professionals and the interested lay audience, as well as for undergraduate and graduate students.
Format: Hardback | 416 pages
Dimensions (cm): 24.2 x 16.2 x 3.5 | 826g
Publication Date: 15 Jun 2015
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Inc.
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w illustrations
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0393706656
ISBN13: 9780393706659
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. No obvious damage to the cover. The dust jacket is included and in good condition (scuff marks along the edges, and minor scratching). There is a very minor lean to the spine. The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, and no highlighting of text. There is a library stamp on the top-left corner of the copyright page, and a few library codes written in black pen next to the stamp, but no other writing in margins. No missing pages.