Taking the 'good life' as a starting point, this book explores the current values underpinning discourses on disability, analysing their strengths and limitations and proposing some alternatives to theory and practice.
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Offers an in-depth study of the concepts of environmental quality and landscape quality Identifies the role, not only ecological, of green spaces and environmental networks in improving quality of life Provides concrete examples of interdisciplinary collaboration to evaluate env…
Draws on philosophy, literature, and brain science to explain why the pursuit of happiness is a more complicated effort than understood by most people, sharing insights into how to apply scientific methods for increasing one's chances of achieving happiness
A Wall Street tech leader explains how small behavioral changes lead to major self-improvement Whether trying to lose weight, save money, or get organized, we're always setting goals and making resolutions but rarely following through on them. Determination and willpower aren't …
The Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences, Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging. The 25 chapters are divided into four sections discussing Aging and Time, Aging and Social Structure, Social Factors an…
Culture and subjective well-being
by Diener, Ed, Suh, Eunkook M.
fromWell-being and quality of life
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The scientific study of what constitutes "the good life" forms the basis of this book. The contributors focus on cross-cultural comparisons of subjective well-being, analyzing the extent to which people across the world live by their values.
The Aging Intellect is written for the large number of professionals, including social workers, nurses, retirement home administrators, doctors, psychologists, pastors and others, who oversee the well being of elderly women and men. It provides elder care workers with an array o…
Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach. By refocusing on certain priorities and habits that anyone can learn, such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, connection a…
Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
by García, Héctor, Miralles, Francesc
fromPenguin book
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Type: Book
Om japanske metoder og filosofier til et langt og lykkeligt liv ved at finde sin ikigai. Med øvelser til bl.a. yoga, tai chi, qigong og shiatsu