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Cultures of Optimism - The Institutional Promotion of Hope (Paperback, 1st ed. 2015) Loot Price: R1,992
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Cultures of Optimism - The Institutional Promotion of Hope (Paperback, 1st ed. 2015): Oliver Bennett

Cultures of Optimism - The Institutional Promotion of Hope (Paperback, 1st ed. 2015)

Oliver Bennett

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Loot Price R1,992 Discovery Miles 19 920 | Repayment Terms: R187 pm x 12*

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What are the functions of optimism in modern societies? How is hope culturally transmitted? What values and attitudes does it reflect? This book explores how and why powerful institutions propagate 'cultures of optimism' in different domains, such as politics, work, the family, religion and psychotherapy.

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Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2015
First published: 2015
Authors: Oliver Bennett
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 231
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1-349-50357-5
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies
Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN: 1-349-50357-6
Barcode: 9781349503575

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