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. --- from the publisher Contents: Acknowledgments page viii Note on citations ix Introduction 1 1 Emotion in social life and social theory 8 2 Emotion and rationality 29 3 Class and resentment 62 4 Action and confidence 82 5 Conformity and shame 103 6 Rights, resentment, and vengefulness 126 7 Fear and change 149 Epilogue 170 References 192 Index 207
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