Details

Subject(s)

• Positive psychology [Browse]

Editor

• Brown, Nick, 1960- [Browse]
• Eiroa-Orosa, Francisco Jose, 1981- [Browse]
• Lomas, Tim, 1979- [Browse]

Series

Routledge international handbook series [More in this series]

Summary note

"Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the field of positive psychology has sought to implement a science of human flourishing so that we may lead happier, more fulfilling lives. It has found expression not only in academic papers but also popular books and, increasingly, in government policy. The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology is the first volume dedicated to a critical appraisal of this influential but controversial field of study. The book critically examines not only the scientific foundations of positive psychology, but also the sociocultural and political tenets on which the field rests. It evaluates the current field of knowledge and practice, and includes chapters analysing the methodological constructs of the field, as well as others that question what positive psychology actually means by ideas such as happiness or well-being. Taking the debate further, the book then discusses how positive psychology can be applied in a wider variety of settings than is presently the case, helping communities and individuals by acknowledging the reality of people's lives rather than adhering strictly to debateable theoretical constructs. Including contributions from disciplines ranging from psychoanalysis to existential therapy, theology to philosophy, and contributors from throughout the world, The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology will be enlightening reading for anyone interested in how psychology has sought to understand human well-being."--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of description

Online resource.

Other title(s)

• Critical positive psychology
• International handbook of critical positive psychology

ISBN

• 1315659794
• 1317335104
• 1317335112
• 1317335120
• 9781315659794
• 9781317335108
• 9781317335115
• 9781317335122

OCLC

1004620855

International Article Number

• 9781315659794

Doi

• 10.4324/9781315659794

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