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Emotions are complex mental states that resist reduction. Intimate and private, yet gaining substance and significance from their social and cultural context, t

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Emotions are complex mental states that resist reduction. They are visceral reactions but also beliefs abo

The history of emotions is one of the fastest growing fields in current historical debate. This is an introduction to the field, synthesising the current resear