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A cultural history of the concept of happiness challenges popular beliefs about how such goals as wealth, an ideal body, and anti-depressants have actually affected happiness levels in the past, in an account that tests popular scientific perspectives that promote dogmatic or ritualized modes of self-care. By the author of Doubt: A History.

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“Hecht’s curiosity ranges widely, and the breadth of her learning is impressive... Fresh and daring analysis.” (Washington Post)

“Deep and thoughtful.” (Michael Shermer, Scientific American)

“Among the raft of happiness books published lately, this one is the obvious standout. I suggest climbing aboard.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
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Historian Jennifer Michael Hecht looks at contemporary happiness advice, explains why much of it doesn't work, and why it drives us crazy and makes us miserable. Using a social/pop-culture look at the world, she begins her inquiry through the lens of today's most often perused paths towards attaining happiness - money, mood-managing drugs, knowledge, celebration, and bodies - and then reveals unsuspected insights about how these approaches have faired throughout history. We moderns think we're so scientific - but our happiness solutions today are just as quirky as any group in history. With a new-found historical perspective, Hecht liberates us from the scolding, quasi-scientific messages that insist there's only one way to care for our minds and bodies. Rich with anecdotes about both failed and successful paths to happiness, Hecht traces a common thread of advice she calls "sour charm wisdom" that we can still apply today to create authentic, lasting happiness.

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  • PublisherHarperSanFrancisco
  • Publication date2007
  • ISBN 10 0060813970
  • ISBN 13 9780060813970
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages368
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