{"product_id":"the-happiness-problem-expecting-better-in-an-uncertain-world-9781447353553","title":"The Happiness Problem: Expecting Better in an Uncertain World","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe appear to have more control over our lives than ever before. If we could get things right - the perfect job, relationship, family, body and mind - then we'd be happy. With enough economic growth and technological innovation, we could cure all societal ills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Happiness Problem shows that this way of thinking is too simplistic and can even be harmful: no matter how much progress we make, we will still be vulnerable to disappointment, loss and suffering. The things we do to make ourselves happy are merely the tip of the iceberg. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sam Wren-Lewis offers an alternative process that acknowledges insecurity and embraces uncertainty. Drawing on our psychological capacities for curiosity and compassion, he proposes that we can connect with, and gain a deeper understanding of, the personal and social challenges that define our time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sam Wren-Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Policy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447353553\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSam Wren-Lewis is an independent scholar, a wellbeing consultant and former Head of Research and Development at Happy City. His website is www.happinessproblem.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Policy Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44902484148339,"sku":"9781447353553","price":22.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_33c65c58-7452-4533-9657-3c92e8d1bec6.jpg?v=1777386826","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-happiness-problem-expecting-better-in-an-uncertain-world-9781447353553","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}