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Andrea Scarantino, "Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Psychology

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Cultural Insights into Emotions

This chapter explores the unique emotions specific to various cultures, examining terms like 'Amai' from Japan and 'Saudade' from Brazil. It includes an extensive 14-page table that summarizes theories on 35 distinct emotions, emphasizing their definitions and physiological responses. The discussion highlights the complexity of emotions such as anger and awe, presenting the constructive roles emotions play in human life.

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