Happier? : the history of a cultural movement that aspired to transform America / Daniel Horowitz.

Author/creator Horowitz, Daniel, 1938- author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Descriptionxii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2017009917
ISBN9780190655648 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN019065564X hardcover alkaline paper

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Joyner General Stacks HN57 .H59 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold