Wholesale Happiness (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)

This book presents a concise exploration of happiness. What does it mean to feel happiness? Despite its elusive nature as a state of mind and poorly understood concept, psychologist Tim Lomas offers a comprehensive overview.  Drawing from various disciplines, Lomas traces the history of happiness, from ancient Buddhist notions to modern therapeutic and scientific approaches. He examines related concepts like well-being and flourishing, discusses current academic perspectives, explores the mechanics of happiness, examines factors influencing happiness, and discusses its cultivation. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)