Nostalgia

The book "Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion" by Agnes Arnold-Forster offers an in-depth analysis of the emotion of nostalgia, examined by the historian through an interdisciplinary approach. The author combines insights from neuroscience and psychology with the history of medicine and emotions to illuminate the development of nostalgia from its origins in the 17th century in Switzerland to the present day. In this captivating narrative, nostalgia is portrayed as a social and political emotion that is susceptible to misuse and reflects the anxieties of its time. Arnold-Forster not only provides a historical perspective but also a critical reflection on current societal challenges and the ways in which nostalgia is utilized in the modern world.