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Why did once-stone-faced animals evolve to be so emotionally expressive—to be us? The answer, as evolutionary neurobiologist Mark Changizi and mathematician Tim Barber reveal, is that emotional expressions are our first and most important language—one that allows us, as social animals, to engage in highly sophisticated communications and negotiations.

The term "resentment" has dominated US news analysis since November 2016. Despite its increased use, this word seems to defy easy categorization. Does "resentment" describe many interlocking sentiments, or is it just another way of saying "anger"? Does it suggest an irrational grievance, as opposed to a legitimate callout of injustice? Does it imply political leanings, or is it nonpartisan by nature? Robert A. Schneider explores these questions and more, moving from eighteenth-century Britain to the aftermath of the French Revolution to social movements throughout the twentieth century.

In Business Spotlight Audio 5/2013 für September/Oktober werden zwei Spezialthemen präsentieren. Beim ersten Thema geht es um Verhandlungen. Es wird aufgezeigt, welche Qualitäten und persönliche Eigenschaften dabei helfen, effektiv zu verhandeln. Der zweite Schwerpunkt liegt auf dem Thema Emotionen. Wir üben Den dazugehörigen Wortschatz wird geübt und die Meinungen aus Amerika gehört: Sind heftige Gefühle am Arbeitsplatz angebracht oder unpassend?