Description |
235 pages ; 22 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Smile or die : the bright side of cancer -- The years of magical thinking -- The dark roots of American optimism -- Motivating business and the business of motivation -- God wants you to be rich -- Positive psychology : the science of happiness -- How positive thinking destroyed the economy -- Postscript on post-positive thinking. |
Summary |
A sharp-witted knockdown of America's love affair with positive thinking and an urgent call for a new commitment to realism, existential clarity and courage. |
Subject |
Optimism.
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Happiness.
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Self-confidence.
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Success in business.
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ISBN |
9780805087499 (hardcover) |
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0805087494 (hardcover) |
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