The study of the evolution of emotions dates back to the 19th century and has come to be known as "sensusology." Evolution and natural selection has been applie

Language and culture are often seen as unique characteristics of human beings. In this book the author argues that our ability to use a wide array of emotions e

A new theory explains why we have feelings--and why we need them to survive.

From Darwin to "Star Trek", Evans offers a lively look at the science of emotions and finds that whether we live in the shadow of Times Square or in the depths

This is a collection of three decades of articles by the linguist Joan Bybee. Her articles argue for the importance of frequency of use as a factor in the analy