The Happiness Agenda: A Modern Obsession

Burnett, S.

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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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-11-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230289567

DOI: 10.1057/9780230348417

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 180