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Cultures of Optimism

Author	: Oliver Bennett
Publisher	: Springer
Total Pages	: 189
Release	: 2015-01-02
ISBN-10	: 9781137484819
ISBN-13	: 1137484810
Rating	: 4/5 (810 Downloads)

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Download or read book Cultures of Optimism written by Oliver Bennett and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-02 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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