Best Laid Schemes: The Psychology of the Emotions [Paperback]

Keith Oatley (Author)

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Publication Date: Feb 28 1992 | ISBN-10: 0521423872 | ISBN-13: 978-0521423878

Keith Oatley draws on theories from psychology, philosophy and linguistics, as well as writings from other social sciences, to show how emotions are central to any understanding of human actions and mental life.

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Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (Feb 28 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521423872
ISBN-13: 978-0521423878
Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 3.1 x 22.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 862 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,834,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"...an extraordinarily learned and well-argued account of the ways in which emotions function within our cognitive systems....Oatley's erudite and integrative presentation of his theory of emotions should be a part of every library's psychology collection." Choice

"...an exceptional work which does more than justice to the cognitive science approach to the emotions." Martin Conway, The Times Higher Education Supplement

"...has many of the characteristics of good literature as well as good science." James R. Averill, Cognition and Emotion

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Serving a crucial function when the unexpected occurs and when priorities must be set, emotions are shown to be central to the understanding of human action and mental life in a survey that draws upon research in cognitive science as well as other fields.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Out There May 16 2001

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This is simply the best book on the psychology of emotions there is. It is written by an esteemed cognitive psychologist who has also written two novels. Thus, this book is scholarly yet a joy to read.

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