Bentley et al. bypass the relevance of emotions in decision-making, resulting in a possible over-simplification of behavioural types. We propose integrating emotions, both in the north¿south axis (in relation to cognition) as well as in the west¿east axis (in relation to social influence), by suggesting a Z-axis, in charge of registering emotional depth and involvement.

Today's multicultural societies are the result result of extensive modernisation processes. The consequences of these civilising processes for the social structure and for the individual personality have been widely analysed in philosophical, political, legal and sociological disciplines. This work attempts to show, first of all, the abundant convergences that exist in this respect between numerous classical authors and other academics recognised in this field of reflection, such as Charles Taylor, paradigmatically. In addition, it will point out some socio-cultural derivations - such as the increase of violence in interpersonal relations - that these processes have brought about and that are at the core of peremptory challenges for contemporary societies.

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Elitist and hierarchical social gatherings, where protocolary behaviour was disseminated and a characteristic affective control was promoted, have been central to the analysis of the civilisation process in authors such as Norbert Elias. However, historiographical research and sociological observations such as Simmel's highlight the existence of alternative social salons, where rank and hierarchy were Fail in favour of purely eudemonistic ends. This article presents the objections that Elias's analyses have received in the face of this evidence. It concludes that they do not really affect the centrality of his arguments, although they fruitfully broaden his perspective and serve as a heuristic complement to the understanding of civilising processes.

Interview with Colin Campbell by Alejandro N. García Martínez

Consumption and consumer choices, especially when connected with the problem of human identity, have received an increasing attention from different academic areas in the last years. This volume deals with many of the most relevant issues on this topic, as well as with the limitations and shortcomings of some views.

This book offers a new perspective on sociological studies of the consumer society, introducing neglected normative questions relating to the good life and human flourishing - subjects more commonly discussed in fields of moral, political, and social philosophy. With attention to a wide range of subjects, including postemotional law and responsibility, dehumanised consumption and prosumerism, fashion, embodiment, conspicuous consumption, and sustainability, this book analyzes the structural and cultural transformations that can be identified in consumer society. It also offers a critical - but not pessimistic - view of the important question of whether consumption is leading to an increasing isolation, individualization or commodification of human beings, suggesting an analytical framework for understanding consumer culture and human praxis.

Amidst prevailing debates that construct rationality and emotionality as polar opposites, this book explores the manner in which emotions shape not only prevailing conceptions of rationality, but also culture in general terms, making room for us to speak of an 'emotional culture' specific to late-modern societies. Presenting case studies involving cultural artefacts, narratives found in fictional and non-fictional literature and television programs, speech patterns and self-talk, fashion, and social networking practices, The Emotions and Cultural Analysis sheds light on the relationship between emotion and culture and the ways in which emotion can be harnessed for the purposes of cultural analysis. An interdisciplinary volume containing the latest research from sociology, philosophy, literary studies, linguistics, and communication, this book will be of interest to those working on the sociology and philosophy of emotion, cultural studies, and cultural theory.