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The Happiness Agenda: A Modern Obsession 1st ed. 2012 Edition
Author(s): S. Burnett (Author)
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication Date: 22 Nov. 2011
- Edition: 1st ed. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 191 pages
- ISBN-10: 1349331023
- ISBN-13: 9781349331024
Book Description
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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About the Author
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.
