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Critical Perspectives in Happiness Research: The Birth of Modern Happiness
Luka Zevnik
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Description for Critical Perspectives in Happiness Research: The Birth of Modern Happiness
Hardcover. Critical Perspectives in Happiness Research Num Pages: 158 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 241 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
This book presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the origins of happiness in the modern Western culture and makes the argument that happiness is not universal but is instead a culturally and historically specific experience, characteristic only to the Western world. It begins with an overview of the main research approaches to happiness and then studies the important but elusive theme in the context of culture and relations of power. The second part of the book analyses the social, religious, ethical and political processes that lead to the emergence of the experience of happiness, including consumer culture in contemporary societies. It ... Read more
This book presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the origins of happiness in the modern Western culture and makes the argument that happiness is not universal but is instead a culturally and historically specific experience, characteristic only to the Western world. It begins with an overview of the main research approaches to happiness and then studies the important but elusive theme in the context of culture and relations of power. The second part of the book analyses the social, religious, ethical and political processes that lead to the emergence of the experience of happiness, including consumer culture in contemporary societies. It ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
158
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319044026
SKU
V9783319044026
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About Luka Zevnik
Dr. Luka Zevnik is assistant professor at University of Ljubljana. He is interdisciplinary oriented and has presented conference papers and published on happiness and emotions, popular culture, consumer culture, experience, cultural studies and neuroscience.
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