28 min listen
The 'Happiness Industry' - The 'Wellness Syndrome'
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Happiness Industry: Laurie Taylor talks to Will Davies, Professor in Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London, who asks why policy makers have become increasingly focused on measuring happiness. Also, 'wellness syndrome': Andre Spicer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at City University, argues that visions of positive social change have been replaced by a focus on individual well-being. They're joined by Laura Hyman, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Portsmouth. Revised repeat.
Producer: Jayne Egerton
Producer: Jayne Egerton
Released:
Jan 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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