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In this provocative contribution to the philosophy of science and mind, Paul E. Griffiths criticizes contemporary philosophy and psychology of emotion for failing to take in an evolutionary perspective and address current work in neurobiology and cognitive science. Reviewing the three current models ...

In this provocative contribution to the philosophy of science and mind, Paul E. Griffiths criticizes contemporary philosophy and psychology of emotion for failing to take in an evolutionary perspective and address current work in neurobiology and cognitive science. Reviewing the three current models of emotion, Griffiths points out their deficiencies and constructs a basis for future models that pay equal attention to biological fact and conceptual rigor. "Griffiths has written a work of depth and clarity in an area of murky ambiguity, producing a much-needed standard at the border of science, philosophy, and psychology. . . . As he presents his case, offering a forthright critique of past and present theories, Griffiths touches on such issues as evolution, social construction, natural kinds (categories corresponding with real distinctions in nature), cognition, and moods. While addressing specialists, the book will reward general readers who apply themselves to its remarkably accessible style."--Library Journal "What Emotions Really Are makes a strong claim to be one of the best books to have emerged on the subject of human emotion."--Ray Dolan, Nature

Why do we buy what we buy?

What is the nature of the motives, goals, and desires that prompt consumption behaviors?

This unique volume brings together contributions from leading scholars who have extended our knowledge of the "why" of consumption, in a world where consumption itself has become the ...

Why do we buy what we buy?

What is the nature of the motives, goals, and desires that prompt consumption behaviors?

This unique volume brings together contributions from leading scholars who have extended our knowledge of the "why" of consumption, in a world where consumption itself has become the defining phenomenon of human life and society. The authors draw from branches of psychology, decision theory, sociology, and cultural anthropology to present a diverse selection of new and critical perspectives on consumer motivation. Motivational factors implicated in a variety of consumption behaviors are discussed, including consumer decisions on brands and products; consumption of products, services, and time; compulsive buying; recycling behavior; and mutual influences between consumers and the mass media.

This multifaceted collection provides many penetrating insights for both expert and novice consumer researchers, from both academic and practitioner backgrounds.

After years of neglect, organizational research has increasingly focused on emotions at work. This book is the first to bring together recent findings in one place and present a solid industrial/organizational research perspective on this complex area of inquiry. Emotions in the Workplace offers a ...

After years of neglect, organizational research has increasingly focused on emotions at work. This book is the first to bring together recent findings in one place and present a solid industrial/organizational research perspective on this complex area of inquiry. Emotions in the Workplace offers a concise, scholarly introduction to new developments and an overview of how basic theory and research in affect and emotions has influenced the science and practice of industrial/organizational psychology. A varied and distinguished group of contributors examines emotional regulation in organizations on a number of different levels, integrating research on individual, dyadic, group, and organizational-level phenomena. In one convenient volume, the book addresses a wide range of key topics, including aggression at work, emotional labor, the work-family interface, and more.Contributors include:Richard D. ArveyBlake E. AshforthAnalea L. BrauburgerEd DienerP. Christopher EarleyClare A. FrancisJennifer M. GeorgeTheresa M. GlombAlicia A. GrandeyJennifer L. HarveyRuth KanferTracy KantrowitzRichard J. KlimoskiRandy J. LarsenRichard LucasRobert G. LordShelley MacDermidS. Douglas PughAnat RafaeliAlan M. SaksBrenda L. SeeryPiers SteelHoward M. I. WeissMonica C. WorlineAmy Wrzesniewski