The Routledge History of Happiness (Routledge Histories)

Synopsis

Unmatched in originality, breadth, and scope, The Routledge History of Happiness features chapters that explore the history, anthropology, and psychology of happiness across the globe.Through a chronological approach that ranges from the Classical and Postclassical to the twenty-first century, this volume balances intellectual-history treatments and wider efforts to deal with relevant popular culture and experience, including consumerism. It explores how and why the history of happiness has emerged in recent decades, as well as psychological and social science approaches to happiness, with a history of how relevant psychological research has unfolded. Chapters examine early cultural traditions concerning happiness, including material on Buddhist and Chinese traditions, and how they continue to influence ideas about happiness in the present day. Overall, each section emphasises wide geographical coverage, with particular attention paid to East Asia, Latin America, Europe, Russia, and Africa.The Routledge History of Happiness is of great use to all undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars interested in the global history of emotions.

Copyright:

2024

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781040020708

Related ISBNs:

9781040020685, 9781032323190, 9781003314462

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

05/09/24

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Katie Barclay, Darrin M. McMahon, and Peter N. Stearns

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Social Studies

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Katie Barclay

Edited by:

Darrin McMahon

Edited by:

Peter N. Stearns