Scott Harris's textbook is intended for the first acquaintance with the sociology of emotions. It reveals the main concepts of this area of ​​sociological science in an accessible form: emotional norms, emotion management, and emotional labor. Despite the small size of the textbook, the author shows the essence of the sociological approach to emotions, touching upon individual theories and areas of studying emotions in sociology. He has chosen the main theoretical perspectives in which the sociology of emotions first began to form - symbolic interactionism and the theory of social exchange. Each section is provided with an analysis of interesting empirical studies, recommendations for reading, and exercises. The book is addressed to students, teachers, and a wide range of readers interested in the sciences of emotions.