The volume brngs togethr an int'l,interdisciplinary group of resrchers focusing on the verbal communication of emotion.The chapters provide a comprehensive look at the current state of research on the use of language in affective communication.

Contents: S.R. Fussell, The Verbal Communication of Emotion: Introduction and Overview. Part I:Theoretical Foundations.C. Goddard, Explicating Emotions Across Languages and Cultures: A Semantic Approach. S. Planalp, K. Knie, Integrating Verbal and Nonverbal Emotion(al) Messages. R. Fiehler, How to Do Emotions With Words: Emotionality in Conversations (Translated by H.B. Gill, III, Edited by S.R. Fussell). Part II:Figurative Language in Emotional Communication.Z. Kövecses, Emotion Concepts: Social Constructivism and Cognitive Linguistics. R.W. Gibbs, Jr., J.S. Leggitt, E.A. Turner, What's Special About Figurative Language in Emotional Communication? L. Angus, Y. Korman, Conflict, Coherence, and Change in Brief Psychotherapy: A Metaphor Theme Analysis. L.M. McMullen, J.B. Conway, Conventional Metaphors for Depression. Part III:Social and Cultural Dimensions.B. Rimé, S. Corsini, G. Herbette, Emotion, Verbal Expression, and the Social Sharing of Emotion. J. Pittam, C. Gallois, The Language of Fear: The Communication of Intergroup Attitudes in Conversations About HIV and AIDS. L. Honos-Webb, L.M. Endres, A. Shaikh, E.A. Harrick, J.A. Lani, L.M. Knobloch-Fedders, M. Surko, W.B. Stiles, Rewards and Risks of Exploring Negative Emotion: An Assimilation Model Account. K. Ferrara, Blocking Emotions: The Face of Resistance.