Anger, the misunderstood emotion

Abstract

This landmark book (San Francisco Chronicle) dispels the common myths about the causes and uses of -- for example, that expressing is always good for you, that suppressing is always unhealthy, or that women have special anger that men do not. Dr. Carol Tavris expertly examines every facet of that fascinating emotion -- from genetics to stress to the rage for justice. Fully revised and updated, Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion now includes: * A new consideration of biological politics: Should testosterone or PMS excuse rotten tempers or aggressive actions? * The five conditions under which is likely to be effective -- and when it's not. * Strategies for solving specific problems -- chronic anger, dealing with difficult people, repeated family battles, after divorce or victimization, and aggressive children.