Embarrassment
Poise And Peril In Everyday Life
Rowland S. Miller(Author)
Guilford Publications (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 2. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-57230-247-1 (ISBN)
Description
This work seeks to show how, in the context of embarrassment being a Uniquely Human Emotion, That It Plays A Pervasive Role In Social motivation and interaction. Looking at its causes and consequences, this 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 has anecdotes, and data from the author's own research. From the evolutionary significance of embarrassment, to coping with chronic blushing, it highlights recent discoveries and offers insights into this aspect of our social behaviour.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
362 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57230-247-1 (9781572302471)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The Nature Of Embarrassment; Embarrassment As A Basic Emotion; Embarrassing circumstances; a catalogue of embarrassments; the development of embarrassment; personality and culture; the causes of embarrassment; signs of embarrassmen; responses to embarrassment; overcoming embarrassment.