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- 248 pages
- Reading time
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Focusing on the complexities of happiness in contemporary Britain, the book explores how societal challenges like austerity and climate change influence our pursuit of well-being. It critiques traditional views from economists and psychologists, emphasizing the social nature of happiness and the importance of the quest for a good life. Through nineteen personal narratives, it addresses issues faced by various age groups, including education, work-life balance, and aging, advocating for a more integrated approach to happiness research that combines sociology, psychology, and economics.
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The Happiness Riddle and the Quest for a Good Life, Mark Cieslik
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- 2019
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- Title
- The Happiness Riddle and the Quest for a Good Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Cieslik
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781349592241
- Description
- Focusing on the complexities of happiness in contemporary Britain, the book explores how societal challenges like austerity and climate change influence our pursuit of well-being. It critiques traditional views from economists and psychologists, emphasizing the social nature of happiness and the importance of the quest for a good life. Through nineteen personal narratives, it addresses issues faced by various age groups, including education, work-life balance, and aging, advocating for a more integrated approach to happiness research that combines sociology, psychology, and economics.