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Shame And Its Sisters: A Silvan Tomkins Reader,New
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The question of affect is central to critical theory, psychology, politics, and the entire range of the humanities; but no discipline, including psychoanalysis, has offered a theory of affect that would be rich enough to account for the delicacy and power, the evanescence and durability, the bodily rootedness and the cultural variability of human emotion.SilvanTomkins (19111991) was one of the most radical and imaginative psychologists of the twentieth century. In Affect, Imagery, Consciousness, a fourvolume work published over the last thirty years of his life, Tomkins developed an ambitious theory of affect steeped in cybernetics and systems theory as well as in psychoanalysis, ethology, and neuroscience. The implications of his conceptually daring and phenomenologically suggestive theory are only nowin the context of postmodernismbeginning to be understood. With Shame and Its Sisters, editors Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick and Adam Frank make available for the first time an engaging and accessible selection of Tomkinss work.Featuring intensive examination of several key affects, particularly shame and anger, this volume contains many of Tomkinss most haunting, diagnostically incisive, and theoretically challenging discussions. An introductory essay by the editors places Tomkinss work in the context of postwar information technologies and will prompt a reexamination of some of the underlying assumptions of recent critical work in cultural studies and other areas of the humanities. The text is also accompanied by a biographical sketch of Tomkins by noted psychologist Irving E. Alexander, Tomkinss longtime friend and collaborator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Shame and Its Sisters: A Silvan Tomkins Reader'? A: The book focuses on the question of affect, exploring how emotions like shame and anger are understood across various disciplines, including psychology, critical theory, and cultural studies.
- Q: Who are the editors of this book? A: The book is edited by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick and Adam Frank, who provide context and insights into Silvan Tomkins's work.
- Q: What is the significance of Silvan Tomkins in psychology? A: Silvan Tomkins is considered a radical and imaginative psychologist whose work in affect theory is influential, particularly regarding the interplay of emotions and cultural factors.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes an engaging selection of Tomkins's writings, critical essays by the editors, and a biographical sketch of Tomkins by psychologist Irving E. Alexander.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is a used book in good condition, ensuring it is suitable for readers looking for quality.
- Q: How many pages does 'Shame and Its Sisters' have? A: The book contains 280 pages, making it a substantial read on the subject of emotions.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 16, 1995.
- Q: Is there an introductory essay in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an introductory essay by the editors that contextualizes Tomkins's work within postwar information technologies.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the exploration of affects such as shame and anger, and discussions on the cultural variability and bodily rootedness of human emotions.