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Happiness in World History (Paperback)
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Happiness in World History (Paperback)
Series: Themes in World History
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Happiness in World History traces ideas and experiences of
happiness from early stages in human history, to the maturation of
agricultural societies and their religious and philosophical
systems, to the changes and diversities in the approach to
happiness in the modern societies that began to emerge in the 18th
century. In this thorough overview, Peter N. Stearns explores the
interaction between psychological and historical findings about
happiness, the relationship between ideas and popular experience,
and the opportunity to use historical analysis to assess strengths
and weaknesses of dominant contemporary notions of happiness.
Starting with the advent of agriculture, the book assesses major
transitions in history for patterns in happiness, including the
impact of the great religions, the unprecedented Enlightenment
interest in secular happiness and cheerfulness, and
industrialization and imperialism. The final, contemporary section
covers fascist and communist efforts to define alternatives to
Western ideas of happiness, the increasing connections with
consumerism, and growing global interests in defining and promoting
well-being. Touching on the experiences in the major regions of
Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America, the text
offers an expansive introduction to a new field of study. This book
will be of interest to students of world history and the history of
emotions.
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