{"product_id":"the-routledge-international-handbook-of-critical-positive-psychology-paperback","title":"The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicholas J. L. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eTim Lomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eFrancisco Jose Eiroa-Orosa\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the turn of the twenty-first century, the field of positive psychology has sought to implement a science of human flourishing so that we may lead happier, more fulfilling lives. It has found expression not only in academic papers but also popular books and, increasingly, in government policy. \u003ci\u003eThe Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology \u003c\/i\u003eis the first volume dedicated to a critical appraisal of this influential but controversial field of study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book critically examines not only the scientific foundations of positive psychology, but also the sociocultural and political tenets on which the field rests. It evaluates the current field of knowledge and practice, and includes chapters analysing the methodological constructs of the field, as well as others that question what positive psychology actually means by ideas such as happiness or well-being. Taking the debate further, the book then discusses how positive psychology can be applied in a wider variety of settings than is presently the case, helping communities and individuals by acknowledging the reality of people's lives rather than adhering strictly to debateable theoretical constructs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding contributions from disciplines ranging from psychoanalysis to existential therapy, theology to philosophy, and contributors from throughout the world, \u003ci\u003eThe Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology \u003c\/i\u003ewill be enlightening reading for anyone interested in how psychology has sought to understand human well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicholas J. L. Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e is a PhD candidate in Health Psychology at the University Medical Center, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. His research examines the claims made by positive psychology regarding the relation between well-being and physical health outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Lomas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Lecturer in positive psychology at the University of East London, UK. He has published numerous books and papers on topics including positive psychology theory, language, meditation, Buddhism, and neuroscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancisco Jose Eiroa-Orosa\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship coordinated between the universities of Barcelona and Yale. The aim of his project is to explore the role of context on mental health interventions with key stakeholders such as service users, professionals, and policy makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 590\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120402108551,"sku":"9780367226343","price":97.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d6377ce8a90e65d584033e899563131c.webp?v=1732547041","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-routledge-international-handbook-of-critical-positive-psychology-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}