Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-205) and index.
Emotion in social life and social theory -- Emotion and rationality -- Class and resentment -- Action and confidence -- Conformity and shame -- Rights, resentment, and vengefulness -- Fear and change -- Epilogue.
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This unique book examines the central roles which emotions such as fear, resentment, shame, and confidence play in social processes. J.M. Barbalet demonstrates the centrality of emotions to everyday social interaction, and, in doing so, re-evaluates the nature and history of social theory itself.