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Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion
Institutions and Emotional Rule Regimes
9781803925646 Edward Elgar Publishing
The Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion investigates the role of emotions in key institutions understood as the frames and fabrics of society. It takes a critical look at society-framing institutions such as the state, the military, the market, and international organizations.
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The Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion investigates the role of emotions in key institutions understood as the frames and fabrics of society. It takes a critical look at society-framing institutions such as the state, the military, the market, and international organizations.
The Research Handbook presents Marxist, Simmelian and Eliasian theory to explore contemporary institutions as emotional rule regimes operating at individual, institutional and structural levels. Chapters question cognitivist approaches to the state, courts, social sciences, the workplace, nationalism, education, migration, cross-border family, and religion, investigating the ambivalent and conflicting emotions associated with each and shedding light on the emotional logics intertwined with institutional work. Taking stock of what the sociology of emotions teaches us about the institutions, societies, and states in which we live, the Research Handbook formulates a novel agenda for future research in this burgeoning field.
Highlighting the emotional cultures and emotional rule regimes nested in institutions, this innovative Research Handbook will be a thought-provoking read for students and scholars of sociology and sociological theory, cultural sociology, sociology of emotions and social psychology.
The Research Handbook presents Marxist, Simmelian and Eliasian theory to explore contemporary institutions as emotional rule regimes operating at individual, institutional and structural levels. Chapters question cognitivist approaches to the state, courts, social sciences, the workplace, nationalism, education, migration, cross-border family, and religion, investigating the ambivalent and conflicting emotions associated with each and shedding light on the emotional logics intertwined with institutional work. Taking stock of what the sociology of emotions teaches us about the institutions, societies, and states in which we live, the Research Handbook formulates a novel agenda for future research in this burgeoning field.
Highlighting the emotional cultures and emotional rule regimes nested in institutions, this innovative Research Handbook will be a thought-provoking read for students and scholars of sociology and sociological theory, cultural sociology, sociology of emotions and social psychology.
Critical Acclaim
‘In this exciting new Handbook, Helena Flam draws together innovative research from a variety of intellectual traditions, and focuses on one of the many social “spinning tops” of human life. A brilliant collection designed to inspire upcoming generations of scholars.’
– Arlie Russell Hochschild, University of California, Berkeley, US and Author of The Managed Heart
‘This Handbook is fascinating for its excellent range of theoretical and empirical articles on the sociology of emotion. It provides a comprehensive introduction by Helena Flam providing an extensive overview of sociological classics, and the broad range of the current debate. The book shows that emotions play an important role in every area of human communication, in society, politics, economics, and the legal system. It is not only a wonderful compendium for students, providing insights into the breadth of the subject area, but also a “must” for teachers and researchers.’
– Helma Lutz, Goethe University, Frankfurt
‘This rich collection covers established ground in new ways and explores territory previously neglected. Written by leading scholars as well as rising stars, the Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion will be an enduring source of reliable findings, useful approaches – and inspiration – for the next generation of students and researchers.’
– Jack Barbalet, Australian Catholic University, Australia
– Arlie Russell Hochschild, University of California, Berkeley, US and Author of The Managed Heart
‘This Handbook is fascinating for its excellent range of theoretical and empirical articles on the sociology of emotion. It provides a comprehensive introduction by Helena Flam providing an extensive overview of sociological classics, and the broad range of the current debate. The book shows that emotions play an important role in every area of human communication, in society, politics, economics, and the legal system. It is not only a wonderful compendium for students, providing insights into the breadth of the subject area, but also a “must” for teachers and researchers.’
– Helma Lutz, Goethe University, Frankfurt
‘This rich collection covers established ground in new ways and explores territory previously neglected. Written by leading scholars as well as rising stars, the Research Handbook on the Sociology of Emotion will be an enduring source of reliable findings, useful approaches – and inspiration – for the next generation of students and researchers.’
– Jack Barbalet, Australian Catholic University, Australia
Contributors
Contributors include: Marina Ariza, Stina Bergman Blix, Marian Burchardt, Ian Burkitt, Maéva Clément, Yuval Feinstein, Helena Flam, Jonathan G. Heaney, Rebecca Chiyoko King-O’Riain, Simon Koschut, Helmut Kuzmics, Mariana, Nobile, Jennifer L. Pierce, Alessandro Pratesi, Olga Sabido Ramos, Rosa Sanchez Salgado, Katharina Scherke, Jogilė Ulinskaitė, N. Yasemin Ural, Monika Verbalyte, Åsa Wettergren, Michalinos Zembylas
