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How much do we know about what makes people thrive and societies
flourish? While a vast body of research has been dedicated to
understanding social problems and psychological disorders, we know
remarkably little about the positive aspects of life, the things
that make life worth living. This volume brings together the latest
findings on the causes and consequences of human happiness and
well-being. The book covers a wide variety of disciplines,
encompassing evolutionary biology, positive psychology, economics
and social science, neuroscience and peace studies. Contributors to
the volume include some of the most distinguished scholars in the
field: social scientist Robert Putnam, evolutionary psychiatrist
Randolph Nesse, psychologist Howard Gardner, economist Robert
Frank, the founder of the Positive Psychology movement Martin
Seligman, and the economic psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel
Kahneman.
This landmark volume presents new evidence that sustainable
positive states enhance capability and functioning, social
relationships, health and survival, and thriving communities.
Likewise, evidence is presented that positive functioning, good
relationships and optimal experience enhance feelings of
well-being. This positive spiral towards improved well-being
contrasts sharply with the downward spiral which is commonly seen
in people who lead unhappy, unfulfilled or materialistic lives. By
integrating the many strands of research, this book provides a
unique, realistic, and scientifically based approach to
understanding and improving individual and societal levels of
well-being. It is essential reading for anyone interested in how
emotions influence behaviour, how behaviour affectsemotions, which
self-improvement strategies work, and how we can make the world a
better place.
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