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OverviewWas love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? These are just some of the intriguing questions explored in this guide to the latest thinking about the emotions. Drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Emotion: The Science of Sentiment takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dylan Evans (Research Fellow in Philosophy, King's College London)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 11.10cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.141kg ISBN: 9780192804617ISBN 10: 0192804618 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 13 February 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews<br> A pop science classic. --John Walsh, Independent on Sunday<p><br> <br> A pop science classic. --John Walsh, Independent on Sunday<br> Author InformationDylan Evans is a Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at King's College London, where he directs a research project in the evolution of the emotions. In his previous lives, he worked as a film-maker and psychotherapist. He is the author of Introducing Evolutionary Psychology (Icon, 1999) and Rethinking Emotion (MIT Press, forthcoming), and contributes regularly to the Guardian. In his spare time he is also a DJ. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |