Happiness: Lessons from a New Science (Second Edition) by Richard Layard (Englis

Description: Happiness by Richard Layard Shows that there is a paradox at the heart of our lives. This title describes that most people want more income and yet as societies become richer, they do not become happier. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Were getting richer but were not getting any happier - why?In this new edition of his landmark book, Richard Layard shows that there is a paradox at the heart of our lives. Most people want more income. Yet as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not just anecdotally true, it is the story told by countless pieces of scientific research. We now have sophisticated ways of measuring how happy people are, and all the evidence shows that on average people have grown no happier in the last fifty years, even as average incomes have more than doubled. In fact, the First World has more depression, more alcoholism and more crime than fifty years ago. This paradox is true of Britain, the United States, continental Europe, and Japan. What is going on? Now fully revised and updated to include developments since first publication, Layard answers his critics in what is still the key book in happiness studies. Notes We may have got richer, but were not getting any happier. Why? This landmark book which started the happiness publishing trend has now been fully revised and updated. Author Biography Richard Layard is a leading economist who believes that the happiness of society does not necessarily equate to its income. He is best known for his work on unemployment and inequality, whihc provided the intellectual basis for Britains improved unemployment policies. He founded the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, and since 2000 he has been a member of the House of Lords. His research into the subject of happiness brings together findings from such diverse areas as psychology, neuroscience, economics, sociology and philosophy. Review Unorthodox, devastatingly straightforward and more provocative of actual thought than 90% of books said to be "thought-provoking". If happiness isnt a political issue, whats the point of politics? -- Andrew MarrA remarkable book ... which effectively trashes the claim of economics to guide policy for a good society ... read it, and take heart -- Simon Caulkin * Observer *Fascinating ... argues that we should make happiness, not growth, the object of our economic policies -- John Kay * Financial Times * Review Text Unorthodox, devastatingly straightforward and more provocative of actual thought than 90% of books said to be "thought-provoking". If happiness isnt a political issue, whats the point of politics? Review Quote Unorthodox, devastatingly straightforward and more provocative of actual thought than 90% of books said to be "thought-provoking". If happiness isnt a political issue, whats the point of politics? Details ISBN0241952794 Author Richard Layard Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2011 ISBN-10 0241952794 ISBN-13 9780241952795 Format Paperback Media Book Edition 2nd Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 330.01 Illustrations Illustrations Birth 1934 Pages 384 Short Title HAPPINESS Language English Subtitle Lessons from a New Science (Second Edition) Publication Date 2011-04-07 UK Release Date 2011-04-07 Alternative 9780241954911 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-05-12 AU Release Date 2011-05-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36344318;

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