The Science of Well-Being - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198567529 ISBN 13: 9780198567523

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2005

Synopsis

How much do we know about what makes people thrive and societies flourish? While a vast body of research has been dedicated to understanding problems and disorders, we know remarkably little about the positive aspects of life, the things that make life worth living. This landmark volume heralds the emergence of a new field of science that endeavours to understand how individuals and societies thrive and flourish, and how this new knowledge can be applied to foster happiness, health and fulfillment, and institutions that encourage the development of these qualities.

Taking a dynamic, cross-disciplinary approach, it sets out to explore the most promising routes to well-being, derived from the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, social science, economics and the effects of our natural environment.

Designed for a general readership, this volume is of compelling interest to all those in the social, behavioural and biomedical sciences, the caring professions and policy makers. It provides a stimulating overview for any reader with a serious interest in the latest insights and strategies for enhancing our individual well-being, or the well-being of the communities in which we live and work.

About this title

About the Author

Nick Baylis writes a 600-word weekly column for The Times Saturday Magazine on The Science of Happiness (Dr Feelgood), and previously wrote a life-coaching column for The F.T. He is also a practising psychotherapist and coach for private and corporate clients. In June 2005, Penguin will publish his mass-market Trade Paperback on how lives can be helped to go well. (UK, Canada, Australia and SA.)

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198567529
• ISBN 13: 9780198567523
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560
• Editor: Huppert Felicia A., Baylis Nick, Keverne Barry