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Cultures of Optimism

Cultures of Optimism

Oliver Bennett

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2015
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Sociedad y cultura: general
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9781349503568
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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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