Nostalgia

In Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion, Agnes Arnold-Forster traces the evolution of nostalgia from its origins as a potentially deadly illness in 17th-century Switzerland to its current use in advertising and politics. Blending insights from neuroscience, psychology, and history, the book explores how nostalgia reflects societal anxieties and influences our desires for the past, present, and future. It offers a thought-provoking look at how this complex emotion shapes our collective identity, work, and perceptions of change.