The happiness problem : expecting better in an uncertain world /

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The Happiness Problem shows that the illusion of control over our lives is too simplistic and can even be harmful. Sam Wren-Lewis offers an alternative: he proposes that we can connect with, and gain a deeper understanding of, the personal and social challenges that define our time.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Wren-Lewis, Sam (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bristol, UK ; Chicago, IL : Policy Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Happiness > Social aspects > Popular works.
Happiness > Economic aspects > Popular works.
Well-being.
Human comfort.
Bonheur > Aspect social > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Bonheur > Aspect économique > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Bien-être.
Happiness > Economic aspects.
Happiness > Social aspects.
Popular works.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front cover; Halftitle Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; About the author; Acknowledgements; Introduction: The happiness problem; Part I; One. Security; Two. Control; Three. Certainty; Part II; Four. Uncertainty; Five. Curiosity; Six. Compassion; Part III; Seven. Changing society; Eight. Changing the world; Conclusion: The happiness opportunity; Notes; Index; Back cover

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