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Schadenfreude: The Joy Of Another`s Misfortune

Schadenfreude - enjoying the pain and failures of others - is an all-too-familiar feeling. It has perplexed philosophers and psychologists for centuries but, in a time of polarised politics, twitter trolls and `sidebars of shame`, has never been more relevant. Recent studies have shown that we smile more at a rival`s loss than at our own success. But why can it be so much fun to witness another`s distress? And what, if anything, should we do about it? In Schadenfreude, historian of emotions Tiffany Watt Smith offers expert insight and advice. Ranging across thinkers from Nietzsche to Homer Simpson, investigating the latest scientific research, and collecting some outrageous confessions on the way - she reveals how everyone, babies, nuns, your most trusted friends, are enjoying
your misfortunes. But rather than an emotional glitch, she argues, Schadenfreude can reveal profound truths about our relationships with others and our sense of who we are. Frank, warm and laugh-out-loud funny, Schadenfreude makes the case for thinking afresh about this much-maligned emotion - and perhaps, even, embracing it.
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Schadenfreude
- enjoying the pain & failures of others
- is an all-too-familiar feeling. It has perplexed philosophers & psychologists for centuries but, in a time of polarised politics, twitter trolls & `sidebars of shame`, has never been more relevant. Recent studies have shown that we smile more at a rival`s loss than at our own success. But why can it be so much fun to witness another`s distress? & what, if anything, should we do about it? In Schadenfreude, historian of emotions Tiffany Watt Smith offers expert insight & advice. Ranging across thinkers from Nietzsche to Homer Simpson, investigating the latest scientific research, & collecting some outrageous confessions on the way
- she reveals how everyone, babies, nuns, your most trusted friends, are enjoying your misfortunes. But rather than an emotional glitch, she argues, Schadenfreude can reveal profound truths about our relationships with others & our sense of who we are. Frank, warm & laugh-out-loud funny, Schadenfreude makes the case for thinking afresh about this much-maligned emotion
- & perhaps, even, embracing it.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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