Happiness : a history /
McMahon, Darrin M.
Happiness : a history / Darrin M. McMahon. - 1st ed. - New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, c2006. - xvi, 544 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [485]-528) and index.
Introduction : the tragedy of happiness -- The highest good -- Perpetual felicity -- From heaven to earth -- Self-evident truths -- A modern rite -- Questioning the evidence -- Liberalism and its discontents -- Building happy worlds -- Joyful science -- Conclusion : happy ending.
0871138867 9780871138866
2005048009
Happiness--History.
Happiness--Social aspects.
Bonheur--Histoire.
Bonheur--Aspect social.
BJ1481 / .M46 2006
Happiness : a history / Darrin M. McMahon. - 1st ed. - New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, c2006. - xvi, 544 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [485]-528) and index.
Introduction : the tragedy of happiness -- The highest good -- Perpetual felicity -- From heaven to earth -- Self-evident truths -- A modern rite -- Questioning the evidence -- Liberalism and its discontents -- Building happy worlds -- Joyful science -- Conclusion : happy ending.
0871138867 9780871138866
2005048009
Happiness--History.
Happiness--Social aspects.
Bonheur--Histoire.
Bonheur--Aspect social.
BJ1481 / .M46 2006