The language of emotions : conceptualization, expression, and theoretical foundation /

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Imprint:Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, c1997.
Description:xviii, 333 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2730705
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Other authors / contributors:Niemeier, Susanne, 1960-
Dirven, ReneĢ.
International L.A.U.D.-Symposium (21st : 1995 : Duisburg, Germany)
ISBN:1556195141 (alk. paper)
Notes:"The present volume is based mainly on contributions to the 21st LAUD symposium, which took place in Duisburg (Germany) on April 10-11, 1995"--Introd.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • -1. Prelim pages
  • 0. Table of contents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. I. Theoretical issues in the analysis of emotion
  • 3. Is the "psychologic" of trust universal?
  • 4. The\expressive function of language
  • 5. Toward a semiotic theory of affect
  • 6. Emotions as cause and the cause of emotions
  • 7. II. The conceptualization of emotions in specific cultures
  • 8. Dholuo emotional language
  • 9. The\prepositions we use in the construal of emotions
  • 10. Space, reference, and emotional involvement
  • 11. Surprise, surprise
  • 12. III. Developmental approaches to emotions
  • 13. The\acquisition of verbal expressions for internal states in German
  • 14. On the usage of emotional language
  • 15. Emotion talk(s)
  • 16. A\response to Michael Bamberg
  • 17. IV. Emotions in discourse
  • 18. French interjections and their use in discourse
  • 19. The\contextualization of affect in reported dialogues
  • 20. Nonverbal expression of emotions in a business negotiation
  • 21. Emotions and emotional language in English and German new stories
  • 22. Subject Index