Anger: The Misunderstood EmotionThis "landmark book" (San Francisco Chronicle) dispels the common myths about the causes and uses of anger as Dr. Carol Tavris expertly examines every facet of that fascinating emotion—from genetics to stress to the rage for justice. Social psychologist Dr. Carol Tavris explores myths around anger—ideas such as expressing anger is always good for you, suppressing anger is always unhealthy, or that women have special "anger problems" that men do not—and provides a helpful guide on how to use anger constructively and how to diminish anger without being aggressive or hostile. Fully revised and updated, Anger now includes: -A new consideration of biological politics: Should testosterone or PMS excuse rotten tempers or aggressive actions? -The five conditions under which anger is likely to be effective—and when it's not. -Strategies for solving specific anger problems—chronic anger, dealing with difficult people, repeated family battles, anger after divorce or victimization, and aggressive children. |
Contents
Preface to the Second Edition | 11 |
A Point of View | 17 |
Rage and Reasonan Eternal Ambivalence | 27 |
Uncivil Ritesthe Cultural Rules of Anger | 48 |
The Anatomy of Anger | 70 |
Stress Illness and Your HeartMyths | 101 |
Getting It Out of Your SystemMyths | 128 |
Seeing Red | 161 |
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