Cultures Of Optimism

The Institutional Promotion Of Hope

by Oliver Bennett
language: english
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, January of 2015 ‧
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What are the functions of optimism in modern societies? How is hope culturally transmitted? What values and attitudes does it reflect? This book explores how and why powerful institutions propagate 'cultures of optimism' in different domains, such as politics, work, the family, religion and psychotherapy.

Cultures Of Optimism

The Institutional Promotion Of Hope

by Oliver Bennett

Property Description
ISBN: 9781137484802
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date: January of 2015
Language: English
Dimensions: 141 x 222 x 20 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 231
Format: Book
Collection: Palgrave Studies In Religion, Politics, And Policy
Categories: Books in English > Social Sciences and Humanities > Sociology
EAN: 9781137484802

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