Overview

In recent decades there has been a shift in focus from psychological and social problems-what might be called the dark side of humanity-to human well-being and flourishing. The Positive Psychology movement, along with changes in attitudes toward organisational and societal health, have generated a surge of interest in human happiness. The Oxford Handbook of Happiness is the definitive text on happiness, featuring contributions from thought leaders in the fields of psychology, organizational behaviour, education, philosophy, social policy and economics. This volume will be useful to academics, practitioners, teachers, students, and all those interested in familiarizing themselves with contemporary happiness theory, research, and interventions.

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A remarkable achievement in that it covers most of the basic contemporary knowledge about happiness as well as giving glimpses of more advanced and specific findings. ... The perfect resource for any student intent on studying happiness and any experienced researcher who wants to enter the field of happiness studies. International Journal of Wellbeing The Oxford Handbook of Happiness offers a compelling case for adding happiness sciences to this growing list of new configurations. PsychCritiques

The breadth of topics covered by the Handbook of Happiness is quite astonishing. Joe Sinclair, New Nurturing Potential A remarkable achievement in that it covers most of the basic contemporary knowledge about happiness as well as giving glimpses of more advanced and specific findings. ... The perfect resource for any student intent on studying happiness and any experienced researcher who wants to enter the field of happiness studies. International Journal of Wellbeing The Oxford Handbook of Happiness offers a compelling case for adding happiness sciences to this growing list of new configurations. PsychCritiques The handbook offers readers a coherent, multidisciplinary, and accessible book on the current study of happiness as it is addressed from many diverse though interconnected perspectives ... This handbook will be useful to academics, practitioners, teachers, students, and all those interested in theory and research on human happiness ... Recommended. R.B. Stewart, CHOICE This handbook is a marvellous resource to facilitate an integrated understanding of happiness that is difficult to glean from the individual literatures on each of those more specific realms. Rodger Narloch Psychology Learning & Teaching Book Review

The breadth of topics covered by the Handbook of Happiness is quite astonishing. Joe Sinclair, New Nurturing Potential A remarkable achievement in that it covers most of the basic contemporary knowledge about happiness as well as giving glimpses of more advanced and specific findings. ... The perfect resource for any student intent on studying happiness and any experienced researcher who wants to enter the field of happiness studies. International Journal of Wellbeing The Oxford Handbook of Happiness offers a compelling case for adding happiness sciences to this growing list of new configurations. PsychCritiques

`...instead of relying upon others' opinions and advice on what makes them happy, or trying to figure out for yourself how to find happiness, I believe that a better method is to look at the facts and research outcomes presented in this book.[It] contains up-to-date information from happiness research; provides descriptions of the various components of happiness including importantly, eudaimonia; uses a multi-disciplinary approach to what constitutes happiness; gives you the theoretical basis of happiness, as well as how it is measured and developed; and offers suggestions on how you can apply the findings from research to your own personal situation. Finally, we have a science of happiness revealed in this book for your benefit!' Bizindia, May 2013 `With 10 sections and 79 chapters, the handbook has something for anyone that is interested in the study and application of happiness. It also provides an opportunity to revisit existing areas of interest, or a jumping off point to explore new areas, all with the intent to expand readers' learning edge. ' Doody's Notes, May 2013

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Susan David, Co-director, Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA Clinical Instructor in Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA Director, Evidence Based Psychology, USA, Ilona Boniwell, Programme Leader, Applied Positive Psychology, University of East London, UK, Amanda Conley Ayers, Research Associate, Evidence Based Psychology, USA

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