Pursuing the good life : 100 reflections on positive psychology /
Peterson, Christopher,1950 February 18-
New York : Oxford University Press,
c2013.
Peterson takes readers on a lively tour of the sunny side of the psychological street. What are the roles played by positive emotions and happiness, by strengths of character, by optimism, and by good relationships with others? He explores such diverse topics as the difference between employment and work, the value of doing the right thing, and why books matter, among other subjects.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Positive psychology and the good life -- Positive emotions and experiences -- Positive traits and talents -- Positive relationships -- Enabling institutions: families -- Enabling institutions: workplace -- Enabling institutions: schools -- Enabling institutions: sports -- Enabling institutions: geographical places -- Rants -- Pursuing the good life.
Peterson takes readers on a lively tour of the sunny side of the psychological street. What are the roles played by positive emotions and happiness, by strengths of character, by optimism, and by good relationships with others? He explores such diverse topics as the difference between employment and work, the value of doing the right thing, and why books matter, among other subjects.
Positive psychology.