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THE EXPRESSION OF THE EMOTIONS IN MAN AND ANIMALS AND THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

by Charles Darwin; Steven Pinker

Published by Folio Society. 1st thus. 2008

Slightly better than very good condition. Introduced by Steven Pinker. Brown/grey cloth with blocked design in black and gilt to spine and front side. Colour plates and b/w text illustrations. Top edge brown. xxii and 372 pages including index.

A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly scuffed.

Stock no. 1830232

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Editorial Notes
  • THE EXPRESSION OF THE EMOTIONS IN MAN AND ANIMALS
  • Authors Introduction
  • I General Principles of Expression
  • II General Principles of Expression Continued
  • III General Principles of Expression Concluded
  • IV Means of Expression in Animals
  • V Special Expressions of Animals
  • VI Special Expressions of Man: Suffering and Weeping
  • VII Low Spirits, Anxiety, Grief, Dejection, Despair
  • VIII Joy, High Spirits, Love, Tender Feelings, Devotion
  • IX Reflection - Meditation - Ill-temper - Sulkiness - Determination
  • X Hatred and Anger
  • XI Disdain - Contempt - Disgust - Guilt - Pride, etc - Helplessness - Patience - Affirmation and Negation
  • XII Surprise - Astonishment - Fear - Horror
  • XIII Self-attention - Shame - Shyness - Modesty: Blushing
  • XIV Concluding Remarks and Summary

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