The Happiness Paradox

by Ziyad Marar

The dream of a happy life has preoccupied thinkers since Plato, and in modern times it has become one of the signature tunes of our age - the rise of therapists, gurus, New Age cults and the use of Prozac are familiar indicators of how ubiquitous the pursuit of happiness has become within Western culture.

The Happiness Paradox examines how this modern obsession has evolved. Ziyad Marar shows how the state of mind we seek remains highly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861891822
• ISBN13: 9781861891822
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.2"