Emotion, Social Theory, and Social Structure A Macrosociological Approach [Paperback]

Unique study re-evaluating the role of emotions in social interaction.Emotion, Social Theory, and Social Structure takes sociology in a new direction. It examines key aspects of social structure by using a fresh understanding of emotions such as fear, resentment, shame, and confidence, and redefines the roles which emotions play in social processes. While much has been written on the social consequences of pathological emotions, this book demonstrates the centrality of emotions to everyday operations of social interaction. In revealing the importance of emotions in sociology, J. M. Barbalet re-evaluates the nature and history of social theory.Emotion, Social Theory, and Social Structure takes sociology in a new direction. It examines key aspects of social structure by using a fresh understanding of emotions such as fear, resentment, shame, and confidence, and redefines the roles which emotions play in social processes. While much has been written on the social consequences of pathological emotions, this book demonstrates the centrality of emotions to everyday operations of social interaction. In revealing the importance of emotions in sociology, J. M. Barbalet re-evaluates the nature and history of social theory.This study examines key aspects of social structure by using a new interpretation of emotions such as fear, resentment, shame, and confidence, to redefine their roles in social processes. While much has been written on the social consequences of pathological emotions, this book demonstrates their relevance to everyday social interaction. In revealing the importance of emotions in sociology, J.M. Barbalet re-evaluates the nature and history of social theory.Introduction; 1. Emotion in social life and social theory; 2. Emotion and rationality; 3. Class and resentment; 4. Action and confidence; 5. Conformity and shame; 6. Rights, resentment, and vengefulness; 7. Fear and change; Epilogue.' & deserves to become a classic'. Journal of Sociology'I heartily recommelÓ<