ISBN:
1400832195
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9781400832194
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1282458752
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0691144893
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9780691144894
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9780691152561
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9781282458758
,
069115256X
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
1 Online-Ressource (viii, 262 pages)
Paralleltitel:
Druckausg. Bok, Derek Curtis, 1930 - The politics of happiness
Paralleltitel:
Print version Bok, Derek Curtis Politics of happiness
DDC:
306.0973
Schlagwort(e):
Well-being; United States.
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Well-being; Research; United States.
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Quality of life; United States.
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Quality of life; Research; United States.
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Happiness; United States.
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Happiness; Research; United States.
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Well-being
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Well-being Research
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Quality of life
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Quality of life Research
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Happiness
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Happiness Research
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Glück
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Zuversicht
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Gutes Leben
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Politische Kultur
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United States; Social policy, 1993-
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United States Social policy 1993-
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
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Glück
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Zuversicht
;
Gutes Leben
;
Politische Kultur
Kurzfassung:
During the past forty years, thousands of studies have been carried out on the subject of happiness. Some have explored the levels of happiness or dissatisfaction associated with typical daily activities, such as working, seeing friends, or doing household chores. Others have tried to determine the extent to which income, family, religion, and other factors are associated with the satisfaction people feel about their lives. The Gallup organization has begun conducting global surveys of happiness, and several countries are considering publishing periodic reports on the growth or decline of happ.
Kurzfassung:
What investigators have discovered -- The reliability of research on happiness -- Should policy-makers use happiness research? -- The question of growth -- What to do about inequality -- The threat of financial hardship -- Relieving suffering -- Marriages and families -- Education -- The quality of government -- The significance of happiness research
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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