The Happiness Agenda: A Modern Obsession

Author:   S. Burnett ,  Burnett ,  S Burnett
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2012
ISBN:  

9781349331024


Pages:   180
Publication Date:   22 November 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Explores why contemporary Anglo-American society is obsessed with happiness. Striving to be happy is now a morally imperative pursuit. Through the lens of novel social theory, this book explicates how this has transpired as consequence of a complex 'conspiracy of coordination' between political, organisational and psychological developments.

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Author:   S. Burnett ,  Burnett ,  S Burnett
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2012
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781349331024


ISBN 10:   1349331023
Pages:   180
Publication Date:   22 November 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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SIMON BURNETT has worked for both Lancaster University and Working Families, the UK's leading work-life balance charity. He has published research for academic and corporate audiences on: well-being, flexibility, health, gender, parenthood and families. This is his first book.

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