SIMON CLARKE is Reader in Psycho-Social Studies and Co-Director of the Centre for Psycho-Social Studies, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. His books include Social Theory, Psychoanalysis and Racism and From Enlightenment to Risk: Social Theory and Contemporary Society. He is editor of the journal Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society. PAUL HOGGETT is Professor of Politics and Director of the Centre for Psycho-Social Studies, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK, and a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. His most recent book is Emotional Life and t

• Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors PART 1: THE FOUNDATIONS The Study of Emotion: An Introduction; S.Clarke, P.Hoggett & S.Thompson Emotions and the Microfoundations of Politics: Rethinking Ends and Means; J.M.Jasper Emotions in Politics: From the Ballot to Suicide Terrorism; J.Barbalet PART 2: THE APPLICATIONS Applying Theory in Practice: Politics and Emotions in Everyday Life; S.Clarke, P.Hoggett & S.Thompson Envy and Ressentiment ; S.Clarke Hatred of Thought; C.F.Alford Emotions and Populism; N.Demertzis Anger and the Struggle for Justice; S.Thompson Pity, Compassion, Solidarity; P.Hoggett Moving Forward in the Study of Emotions: Some Conclusions; S.Clarke, P.Hoggett & S.Thompson Bibliography Index