Cultural Politics of EmotionA bold exploration of the relationship between emotions and politics, through case studies on international terrorism, asylum, migration, reconciliation and reparation. Develops a theory of how emotions work and their effects on our daily lives. |
Contents
The Organisation of Hate | |
The Affective Politics of Fear | |
The Performativity of Disgust | |
Shame Before Others | |
In the Name of Love | |
References | |
Index | |
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