The Sociology of Loyalty / Edition 1

by James Connor

Overview

Specifically, this book explains loyalties: why we have them and what they do for us and society. It also places loyalty into the study of emotions such as trust and shame. By drawing on current theories and current and historical examples this book clearly establishes the components of loyalty and its place with in the theories of emotion. Additionally it develops the theoretical understanding of emotions by taking a previously ignored – yet highly topical – emotion and placing it within the theoretical perspective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441943958
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	11/04/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

Loyalty and Theories of Emotion.- Elements of Loyalty.- Family Loyalty.- National Loyalty.- Sport and Loyalty.- Cultural Loyalty.- Conclusion.