Cultures of Optimism

The Institutional Promotion of Hope

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Personality, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Oliver Bennett ISBN: 9781137484819
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: January 2, 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Oliver Bennett
ISBN: 9781137484819
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: January 2, 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English
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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.

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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.

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