Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-339) and index.

Aristotle's challenge.

Part 1 : The emotional brain.
What are emotions for? -- Amatomy of emotional hijacking.
Part 2 : The nature of emotional intelligence.
When smart is dumb -- Know thyself -- Passion's slaves -- The master aptitude -- The roots of empathy -- The social arts.
Part 3 : Emotional intelligence applied.
Intimate enemies -- Managing with heart -- Mind and medicine. Part 4 : Windows of opportunity.
The family crucible -- Trauma and emotional relearning -- Temperament is not destiny.
Part 5 : Emotional literacy.
The cost of emotional illiteracy -- Schooling the emotions.
Appendices : What is emotion? -- Hallmarks of the emotional mind -- The neural circuitry of fear -- Grant consortium: active ingredients of prevention programs -- The self science curriculum -- Social and emotional learning: results.

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