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The must-read summary of Derek Bok's book: “The Politics of Happiness: What Government Can Learn from the New Research on Well-Being”.
This complete summary of "The Politics of Happiness" by Derek Bok, an American lawyer and former president of Harvard University, presents his examination of research on happiness and illustrates how government policy on equality, growth, education, health care and mental health could foster greater satisfaction and improve well-being for all.
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• Expand your knowledge of politics and psychology
To learn more, read "The Politics of Happiness" and discover how government policy can be used effectively to improve well-being and happiness across the nation.
This complete summary of "The Politics of Happiness" by Derek Bok, an American lawyer and former president of Harvard University, presents his examination of research on happiness and illustrates how government policy on equality, growth, education, health care and mental health could foster greater satisfaction and improve well-being for all.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand how happiness affects various countries
• Expand your knowledge of politics and psychology
To learn more, read "The Politics of Happiness" and discover how government policy can be used effectively to improve well-being and happiness across the nation.
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