Happier? : the history of a cultural movement that aspired to transform America / Daniel Horowitz.
| Author/creator | Horowitz, Daniel, 1938- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018] |
| Description | xii, 304 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | From helplessness to optimism: Martin Seligman and the development of positive psychology -- Misery and pleasure in the origins of happiness studies, 1945-70 -- Crisis of confidence? 1970-83: providing the groundwork for the study of positive happiness -- Morning in America, 1984-98: assembling key elements in the study of happiness and positivity -- Drawing (and crossing) the line: academic and popular renditions of subjective well-being, 1984-98 -- Building a positively happy world view -- The future in here: positive psychology comes of age -- The business of happiness. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2017009917 |
| ISBN | 9780190655648 hardcover alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 019065564X hardcover alkaline paper |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HN57 .H59 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |