Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Introduction vii
4. I. Theoretical issues in the analysis of emotion
5. Is the “psychologic” of trust universal? 3
6. The expressive function of language 15
7. Toward a semiotic theory of affect 33
8. Emotions as cause and the cause of emotions 55
9. II. The conceptualization of emotions in specific cultures
10. Dholuo emotional language 87
11. The prepositions we use in the construal of emotions 111
12. Space, reference, and emotional involvement 135
13. Surprise, surprise 155
14. III. Developmental approaches to emotions
15. The acquisition of verbal expressions for internal states in German 173
16. On the usage of emotional language 195
17. Emotion talk(s) 209
18. A response to Michael Bamberg 227
19. IV. Emotions in discourse
20. French interjections and their use in discourse 233
21. The contextualization of affect in reported dialogues 247
22. Nonverbal expression of emotions in a business negotiation 277
23. Emotions and emotional language in English and German new stories 307
24. Subject Index 329