The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology (Oxford Library of Psychology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195187245 ISBN 13: 9780195187243

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology is the seminal reference in the field of positive psychology, which in recent years has transcended academia to capture the imagination of the general public. The handbook provides a roadmap for the psychology needed by the majority of the population -- those who don't need treatment but want to achieve the lives to which they aspire.

These 65 chapters summarize all of the relevant literature in the field. The content's breadth and depth provide an unparalleled cross-disciplinary look at positive psychology from diverse fields and all branches of psychology, including social, clinical, personality, counseling, school, and developmental psychology.

Topics include not only happiness but also hope, strengths, positive emotions, life longings, creativity, emotional creativity, courage, and more, plus guidelines for applying what has worked for people across time and cultures.

About this title

About the Author:

Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., is Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Research in Education, University of Kansas.

C.R. Snyder, Ph.D., was Wright Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Kansas.

Review:

"This is an excellent book on a unique approach to psychology. The international authorship helps readers see positive pyschology from many different vantage points. The book ends on a helpful note, talking about the importance of the work of therapists in helping clients and families find meaning and happiness-- a point everyone can agree on."--Doody's Health Sciences Review, a 4-star review!

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0195187245
• ISBN 13: 9780195187243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 752
• Editor: Lopez Shane J., Snyder C. R.