Happiness in America: A Cultural History by Samuel, Lawrence R.

Happiness in America: A Cultural History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781538115794)

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Happiness in America: A Cultural History by Samuel, Lawrence R.

Happiness in America: A Cultural History

$40.00
Happiness in America: A Cultural History by Samuel, Lawrence R.

Happiness in America: A Cultural History

$40.00
Format: Hardcover
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Happiness in America: A Cultural History is a cultural history of happiness in the United States. The book charts the role of happiness in everyday life over the past century and concludes that Americans have never been a particularly happy people. Samuel suggests readers abandon their pursuit of happiness and instead seek out greater joy in life.



Author: Lawrence R. Samuel
ISBN-10: 1538115794
ISBN-13: 9781538115794
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 11/08/2018
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.00w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 01/07/2019
By Lawrence R. Samuel
By Lawrence R. Samuel
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Lawrence R. Samuel is the founder of AmeriCulture, a Miami- and New York City-based consultancy dedicated to translating the emerging cultural landscape into business opportunities. He is a blogger for Psychology Today, where he has received hundreds of thousands of hits, and is often quoted in national and international media. Larry is the author of many books, including Sexidemic: A Cultural History of Sex in America (Rowman, 2013), Death, American Style: A Cultural History of Dying in America (Rowman, 2013), American Fatherhood: A Cultural History (Rowman, 2016), and Future Trends: A Guide to Decision Making and Leadership in Business (Rowman, 2018).

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