Pursuing the Good Life: 100 Reflections in Positive Psychology

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Christopher Peterson (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan)

Pursuing the Good Life

100 Reflections in Positive Psychology

Christopher Peterson (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan)

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Oxford University Press Inc
31 January 2013

Psychology; Popular psychology

"When we think of psychology, we think of a field dedicated to understanding and curing the dark side of life--addictions, phobias, compulsions, anxieties, and on and on. But there is a field of psychology that looks at the bright side, that considers seriously these questions: What makes life most worth living? And how can we pursue a good life? That field is called, not surprisingly, positive psychology. In Pursuing the Good Life, one of the founders of positive psychology, Christopher Peterson, offers one hundred bite-sized reflections exploring the many sides of this exciting new field. With the humor, warmth, and wisdom that has made him an award-winning teacher, Peterson takes readers on a lively tour of the sunny side of the psychological street. What are the roles played by positive emotions and happiness, by strengths of character, by optimism, and by good relationships with others? How can we pursue the good life in families, workplaces, schools, and sports, no matter who we are or where we live? With titles such as ""You May Now Kiss the Bride--And Would You Like Fries With That?"" and

""How Can You Tell If Someone from France is Happy?"" Peterson good-humoredly explores these questions and many others, including such diverse topics as the difference between employment and work, the value of doing the right thing, and why books matter, among other subjects. Throughout, Peterson shows that happiness is not simply the result of a fortunate spin of the genetic wheel. There are things that people can learn to do to lead happier lives. Pursuing the Good Life is both an enjoyable read and an invaluable guide to making the good life part of your everyday existence."

By: Christopher Peterson (Professor of Psychology Professor of Psychology University of Michigan)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 135mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780199916351
ISBN 10: 0199916357
Pages: 341
Publication Date: 31 January 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

<br>Christopher Peterson was Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. One of the world's most highly cited research psychologists and a founder of the field of positive psychology, Peterson was best-known for his studies of optimism and character strengths and their relationship to psychological and physical well-being. He was a frequent blogger for Psychology Today, where many of these short essays first appeared.<br>

Reviews for Pursuing the Good Life: 100 Reflections in Positive Psychology

Witty, incisive, wise, tear-jerking. -Martin P Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania and author, Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being Peterson is clever, funny, and smart, and his writing reflects his quick brain. -Kim Cameron, Associate Dean, Executive Education; William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations, University of Michigan An informative review of positive psychology research married with interesting, real-world examples of living the good life. -- Psychology Today