Factory of Happy Citizens. How the happiness industry controls our lives.
Please sign in so that we can notify you about a reply
A sharp social study of how various coaches, marathons, and motivational speakers under the banner of the ubiquitous imperative of happiness make us not so much happy as obedient citizens, workers, and employees. Research by one of the leading sociologists of modern times. Eva Illouz dissects to the core the phenomenon of 'positive psychology', showing how easily it can be put in service to social institutions, corporations, and political doctrines. This book is an example of healthy skepticism, offering a sober look at the endless 'don't be sad, chin up, be happy' from every angle. The book shows how this strange alliance between psychologists, economists, and personal growth gurus emerged - and created a new repressive form of control over the consciousness of modern people.
Author:
Author:Illuz Eva
Cover:
Cover:softcover
Category:
- Category:Politics & Social Science
- Category:Self Help & Self Education
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20x12.5x3 cm
Series:
Series:Word of modern philosophy
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-153457-8
No reviews found