Handbook of the Sociology of Emotions: Volume II

Handbook of the Sociology of Emotions Volume II presents all new chapters in the ever developing area of the sociology of emotions. The volume is divided into two sections: Theoretical Perspectives and Social Arenas of Emotions. It reviews major sociological theories on emotions, which include evolutionary theory, identity theory, affect control theory, social exchange theory, ritual theory, and cultural theory among others. Social arenas where emotions are examined include, but are not limited to, the economy and the workplace, the family, mental health, crime, sports, technology, social movements and the field of science. All the chapters review the major theories and research in the area and each chapter ends with some discussion of directions for future research.

The Sociology of Emotions is a fast growing and vital field in the broad discipline of Sociology. This volume II follows the Handbook of the Sociology of Emotions which was first published in 2006. In 2008, this first handbook received the “Outstanding Recent Contribution” in the Emotions Section of the American Sociological Association.

With contributions from leading scholars from different areas in the discipline, such as neurosociology, culture, economics, mental health, gender, social movements, discussing state-of-art theory and research on emotions in sociology this volume will generate wider appeal to the sociological community.

Introduction; Jan E. Stets and Jonathan H. Turner.- Part I. Theoretical Perspectives on Emotions.- Chapter 1. The Evolution of Human Emotions; Jonathan H. Turner.- Chapter 2. Emotions in Identity Theory; Jan E. Stets and Ryan Trettevik.- Chapter 3. Emotions in Affect Control Theory; Kathryn J. Lively and David R. Heise.- Chapter 4. Emotion and Group Ties in Social Exchange; Edward J. Lawler, Shane R. Tye and Jeongkoo Yoon.- Chapter 5. Emotions in Justice Processes; Karen Hegtvedt and Christie L. Parris.- Chapter 6. Emotions in Expectation States Theory; Murray Webster and Lisa Slattery Walker.- Chapter 7. Status-Power Theory and Felicity; Theodore D. Kemper.- Chapter 8. Emotions and Societal Stratification; Jonathan H. Turner.- Chapter 9. Emotions in Ritual Theories; Meredith Rossner and Mythily Meher.- Chapter 10. Emotions and Cultural Theory; Eva Illouz, Daniel Gillon and Mattan Shachak.- Chapter 11. A Retrospective Look at Emotions; Thomas J. Scheff.- Chapter 12. Emotions and Neorosociology; David Franks.- Chapter 13. Measuring Affect and Emotion; Kimberly B. Rogers.- Chapter 14. The Economy and Emotions; Jocelyn Pixley, Shaun Wilson and Peter McCarthy.- Chapter 15. Work and Emotions; Amy S. Wharton.- Chapter 16. Families and Emotions; Rebecca J. Erickson and Marci D. Cottingham.- Chapter 17. Class, Race and Emotions; Amy C. Wilkins and Jennifer A. Page.- Chapter 18. Gender and Emotions; doug Schrock and Brian Knop.- Chapter 19. Mental Health and Emotions; Robin W. Simon.- Chapter 20. Morality and Emotions; Sarah L. Harkness and Steven Hitlin.- Chapter 21. Crime and Emotions; Jody Clay-Warner.- Chapter 22. Sports and Emotions; Gretchen Peterson.- Chapter 23. Technology and Emotions; Daniel B. Shank.- Chapter 24. Social Movements and Emotions; James M. Jasper and Lynn Owens.- Chapter 25. The Sociology of Science and Emotions; John N. Parker and Edward J. Hackett.