The Politics of Happiness

The Politics of Happiness
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9780691152561
ISBN-13 : 069115256X
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Download or read book The Politics of Happiness written by Derek Bok and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the principal findings of happiness researchers, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of such research, and looks at how governments could use results when formulating policies to improve the lives of citizens.


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