International handbook of anger : constituent and concomitant biological, psychological, and social processes

International Handbook of Anger Constituent and Concomitant Biological, Psychological, and Social Processes Edited by Michael Potegal, University of Minnesota Medical Center Gerhard Stemmler, Philipps-Universitat, Marburg, Germany Charles Spielberger, University of South Florida From the individual rage-driven violence of domestic abuse to the destructive causes and lasting consequences of large scale ethnic and political conflict, anger and its effects are ubiquitous in human life, and are the focus of intense study across many scientific disciplines: fields as varied as affective neuroscience, health science, psychology, psychophysiology, and sociology have all contributed to recent advances in the understanding of anger. The editors of the __International Handbook of Anger__ bring these major contributions together for a unique portrayal of the many aspects of anger—evolutionary and biological bases, behavioral processes and effects, physiological concomitants, clinical aspects, and role in the larger social picture—with coverage that is both wide-ranging and integrative. State-of-the-art findings by highly regarded experts are organized for maximum utility, with extensive cross-referencing between chapters and editors’ introductory commentary linking the book’s sections. A sampling of the coverage in the __Handbook__: * Historical views and roles of anger in Western and nonwestern cultures. * Current genetic, neurological, neurochemical, and psychophysiological perspectives. * Cross-cultural expressions: facial, vocal, and linguistic. * Affective, motivational, and cognitive processes in anger. * Gender differences in anger triggers, experience, and behavior. * Anger in development and across the lifespan: Infancy, childhood and adulthood * Assessing anger, hostility, and anger control. * Clinical aspects: psychopathology, anger and chronic pain, "Type A" behavior and cardiovascular health. * Anger in family, small-group, and large-group conflict. The __International Handbook of Anger__ presents a wealth of deep and detailed knowledge relevant to clinical and health psychology, social work, family studies, and anger management, among other fields. Its depth and breadth of coverage will make it a definitive volume informing research and practice in the years ahead. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Cross-Disciplinary Views of Anger: Consensus and Controversy....Pages 3-7 A Brief History of Anger....Pages 9-24 Front Matter....Pages 25-25 Population and Molecular Genetics of Anger and Aggression: Current State of the Art....Pages 27-37 Constructing a Neurology of Anger....Pages 39-59 Anger, Motivation, and Asymmetrical Frontal Cortical Activations....Pages 61-78 The Neurochemistry and Psychopharmacology of Anger....Pages 79-102 Somatovisceral Activation During Anger....Pages 103-121 Front Matter....Pages 123-123 The Expression of Anger Across Cultures....Pages 125-137 Vocal Expressions of Anger....Pages 139-156 Cross-Cultural Experience of Anger: A Psycholinguistic Analysis....Pages 157-174 Front Matter....Pages 175-175 The Development of Anger....Pages 177-191 Anger in Children’s Tantrums: A New, Quantitative, Behaviorally Based Model....Pages 193-217 The Development of Anger from Preschool to Middle Childhood: Expressing, Understanding, and Regulating Anger....Pages 219-229 Anger and the Reactive–Proactive Aggression Distinction in Childhood and Adolescence....Pages 231-239 Front Matter....Pages 241-241 Why Do I Get Angry? A Componential Appraisal Approach....Pages 243-266 Appraisals and Anger: How Complete Are the Usual Appraisal Accounts of Anger?....Pages 267-286 Fuel in the Fire: How Anger Impacts Judgment and Decision-Making....Pages 287-310 State and Trait Anger, Fear, and Social Information Processing....Pages 311-325 Front Matter....Pages 327-327 The Sociological Study of Anger: Basic Social Patterns and Contexts....Pages 329-347 Anger in the Context of Gender....Pages 349-360 Front Matter....Pages 327-327 Madmen: An Evolutionary Perspective on Anger and Men’s Violent Responses to Transgression....Pages 361-381 Front Matter....Pages 383-383 The Temporal Dynamics of Anger: Phenomena, Processes, and Perplexities....Pages 385-401 The Nature and Measurement of Anger....Pages 403-412 “Righteous” Anger and Revenge in the Workplace: The Fantasies, the Feuds, the Forgiveness....Pages 413-431 Front Matter....Pages 433-433 Anger/Hostility and Cardiovascular Disease....Pages 435-447 The Anger of Pain Sufferers: Attributions to Agents and Appraisals of Wrongdoings....Pages 449-464 Anger and Psychopathology....Pages 465-497 Toward an Integrative Psychotherapy for Maladaptive Anger....Pages 499-513 Front Matter....Pages 515-515 The Contribution of Child Anger and Fear, and Parental Discipline to Early Antisocial Behavior: An Integrative Model....Pages 517-534 Anger in Intimate Relationships....Pages 535-544 Don’t Worry, Be Angry? Effects of Anger on Feelings, Thoughts, and Actions in Conflict and Negotiation....Pages 545-559 Anger, Violence, and Political Science....Pages 561-581 Back Matter....Pages 583-590

from The Individual Rage-driven Violence Of Domestic Abuse To The Destructive Causes And Lasting Consequences Of Large Scale Ethnic And Political Conflict, Anger And Its Effects Are Ubiquitous In Human Life, And Are The Focus Of Intense Study Across Many Scientific Disciplines: Fields As Varied As Affective Neuroscience, Health Science, Psychology, Psychophysiology, And Sociology Have All Contributed To Recent Advances In The Understanding Of Anger. The Editors Of The International Handbook Of Anger Bring These Major Contributions Together For A Unique Portrayal Of The Many Aspects Of Anger—evolutionary And Biological Bases, Behavioral Processes And Effects, Physiological Concomitants, Clinical Aspects, And Role In The Larger Social Picture—with Coverage That Is Both Wide-ranging And Integrative. State-of-the-art Findings By Highly Regarded Experts Are Organized For Maximum Utility, With Extensive Cross-referencing Between Chapters And Editors’ Introductory Commentary Linking The Book’s Sections.

a Sampling Of The Coverage In The Handbook:

• historical Views And Roles Of Anger In Western And Nonwestern Cultures.
• current Genetic, Neurological, Neurochemical, And Psychophysiological Perspectives.
• cross-cultural Expressions: Facial, Vocal, And Linguistic.
• affective, Motivational, And Cognitive Processes In Anger.
• gender Differences In Anger Triggers, Experience, And Behavior.
• anger In Development And Across The Lifespan: Infancy, Childhood And Adulthood
• assessing Anger, Hostility, And Anger Control.
• clinical Aspects: Psychopathology, Anger And Chronic Pain, Type A Behavior And Cardiovascular Health.
• anger In Family, Small-group, And Large-group Conflict.

the International Handbook Of Anger Presents A Wealth Of Deep And Detailed Knowledge Relevant To Clinical And Health Psychology, Social Work, Family Studies, And Anger Management, Among Other Fields. Its Depth And Breadth Of Coverage Will Make It A Definitive Volume Informing Research And Practice In The Years Ahead.

"From the individual rage-driven violence of domestic abuse to the destructive causes and lasting consequences of large scale ethnic and political conflict, anger and its effects are ubiquitous in human life, and are the focus of intense study across many scientific disciplines: fields as varied as affective neuroscience, health science, psychology, psychophysiology, and sociology have all contributed to recent advances in the understanding of anger. The editors of the International Handbook of Anger bring these major contributions together for a unique portrayal of the many aspects of anger - evolutionary and biological bases, behavioral processes and effects, physiological concomitants, clinical aspects, and role in the larger social picture - with coverage that is both wide-ranging and integrative. State-of-the-art findings by highly regarded experts are organized for maximum utility, with extensive cross-referencing between chapters and editors' introductory commentary linking the book's sections." --Book Jacket Book covers a broader range of topics than other books in this area. Notably, extensive coverage of the neurobiology of anger in context of psychology and sociology is unique. Book provides broad, integrative coverage while avoiding unnecessary duplication. Contributors have read each others' chapters and there is extensive cross-referencing from chapter to chapter. Book contains a guide to content and organization of chapters and topics, along with interpolated commentary at the end of each section.