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THE HAPPINESS INDUSTRY
HOW THE GOVERNMENT AND BIG BUSINESS SOLD US WELL-BEING |
By: |
William Davies |
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Paperback |
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£20.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1784780952 |
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9781784780951 |
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VERSO BOOKS |
Pub. date: |
27 May, 2016 |
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320 |
Synopsis: |
In the past decade, governments and corporations have become increasingly interested in measuring the way people feel: 'the Happiness index', 'Gross National Happiness', 'well-being' and positive psychology have come to dominate the way we live our lives. As a result, our emotions have become a new resource to be bought and sold. In a fascinating investigation combining history, science and ideas, William Davies shows how well-being influences all aspects of our lives: business, finance, marketing and smart technology. This book will make you rethink everything from the way you work, the power of the 'Nudge', the ever-expanding definitions of depression, and the commercialization of your most private feelings. The Happiness Industry is a shocking and brilliantly argued warning about the new religion of the age: our emotions. |
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UK |
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Verso Books |
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