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Happiness Paradox (FOCI)
Ziyad Marar
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Description for Happiness Paradox (FOCI)
paperback. The dream of a happy life has preoccupied thinkers since Plato, and in modern times it has become one of the signature tunes of our age - the rise of therapists, gurus, and the use of Prozac are familiar indicators of how ubiquitous the pursuit of happiness has become in Western culture. This book examines how this modern obsession has evolved. Series: FOCI S. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; JFC; JMM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 208 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
The dream of a happy life has preoccupied thinkers since Plato, and in modern times it has become one of the signature tunes of our age - the rise of therapists, gurus, New Age cults and the use of Prozac are familiar indicators of how ubiquitous the pursuit of happiness has become within Western culture. "The Happiness Paradox" examines how this modern obsession has evolved. Ziyad Marar shows how the state of mind we seek remains highly elusive, and much of the energy devoted to searching for happiness is wasted or even self-defeating. The author argues that happiness is a ... Read more
The dream of a happy life has preoccupied thinkers since Plato, and in modern times it has become one of the signature tunes of our age - the rise of therapists, gurus, New Age cults and the use of Prozac are familiar indicators of how ubiquitous the pursuit of happiness has become within Western culture. "The Happiness Paradox" examines how this modern obsession has evolved. Ziyad Marar shows how the state of mind we seek remains highly elusive, and much of the energy devoted to searching for happiness is wasted or even self-defeating. The author argues that happiness is a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
FOCI S.
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861891822
SKU
V9781861891822
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99-50
About Ziyad Marar
Ziyad Marar is Editorial Director at Sage Publications, London.
Reviews for Happiness Paradox (FOCI)
'Thoughtful, and at times unsettling, observations on love and work ... Ziyad Marar's book contains a great deal to enlighten and engage anyone interest in happiness, and that probably includes most of us.' - Times Literary Supplement