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The original edition of Emotion in the Human Face, published in 1972, was the first volume to evaluate and integrate all the research on facial expression of emotion since Darwin's The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals was published in 1872. It presented a detailed, critical discussion of research involving the face and emotion, focusing on the complex conceptual and methodological issues involved, and settling many past controversies, such as whether the face provides accurate information about emotion, and whether some facial expressions are universal. In the second edition, published in 1982, Ekman expanded, reorganized, annotated, and cross-referenced the contents of the first edition, bringing the review of basic research up to date and charting the new developments in the field. This third edition includes a new Preface, three additional chapters, and a new conclusion summarizing Ekman's final views on the field that he played a large part in creating.
This work investigates the fundamental question of whether facial expressions of emotion are universal across human cultures and how they function as accurate indicators of internal states. Paul Ekman, a pioneer in the study of emotions and facial expressions, synthesizes decades of empirical research to establish a rigorous framework for understanding non-verbal communication. By building upon the foundational observations of Charles Darwin, Ekman provides a critical analysis of methodological challenges and conceptual debates that have historically defined the field of affective science.
What You Will Find
Experts and researchers widely recognize this text as a foundational document in the study of human emotion and non-verbal behavior. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a primary reference for students and professionals in psychology and behavioral science.
Page Count:
464
Publication Date:
2099-11-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195155327
ISBN-13:
9780195155327
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