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The Loss Of Happiness In Market Democracies
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Despite The Fact That Citizens Of Advanced Market Democracies Are Satisfied With Their Material Progress, Many Are Haunted By A Spirit Of Unhappiness. There Is Evidence Of A Rising Tide Of Clinical Depression In Most Advanced Societies, And In The United States Studies Have Documented A Decline In The Number Of People Who Regard Themselves As Happy. Although Our Political And Economic Systems Are Based On The Utilitarian Philosophy Of Happinessthe Greatest Good For The Greatest Numberthey Seem To Have Contributed To Our Dissatisfaction With Life. This Book Investigates Why This Is So.Drawing On Extensive Research In Such Fields As Quality Of Life, Economics, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, And Biology, Robert E. Lane Presents A Challenging Thesis. He Shows That The Main Sources Of Wellbeing In Advanced Economies Are Friendships And A Good Family Life And That, Once One Is Beyond The Poverty Level, A Larger Income Contributes Almost Nothing To Happiness. In Fact, As Prosperity Increases, There Is A Tragic Erosion Of Family Solidarity And Community Integration, And Individuals Become More And More Distrustful Of Each Other And Their Political Institutions. Lane Urges That We Alter Our Priorities So That We Increase Our Levels Of Companionship Even At The Risk Of Reducing Our Income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Loss of Happiness in Market Democracies'? A: The book explores the paradox of rising material satisfaction in advanced market democracies alongside increasing unhappiness, arguing that material wealth does not equate to happiness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Loss of Happiness in Market Democracies' is Robert E. Lane.
- Q: What kind of research does the author draw on? A: Robert E. Lane draws on extensive research from various fields, including quality of life, economics, politics, sociology, psychology, and biology.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2001.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of relationships in the book? A: Lane emphasizes that friendships and family life are the main sources of well-being in advanced economies, rather than higher income.
- Q: Does increased income contribute to happiness according to the book? A: According to Lane, once individuals are above the poverty level, a larger income contributes almost nothing to happiness.
- Q: What recommendations does the author make for improving happiness? A: Lane urges prioritizing companionship and community integration over the pursuit of increased income to enhance overall well-being.