{"product_id":"the-happiness-policy-handbook-9780865719248","title":"The Happiness Policy Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a better society through happiness policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson said that the purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Yet only now, 270 years later, is the happiness of citizens starting to be taken seriously as the purpose of government.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile happiness science is advancing rapidly, and governments and organizations are creating indices for measuring happiness, there is little practical information on how to create policy to advance happiness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from a deep well of expertise and experience, \u003cem\u003eThe Happiness Policy Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eis the first step-by-step guide for integrating happiness into government policy at all levels. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA concise background on happiness science, indices and indicators, and happiness in public policy  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTools for formulating happiness policy and integrating happiness into administrative functions \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA concept menu of h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAuthors' Welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e       The Origins of the Happiness Policy Handbook\u003cbr\u003e       A Roadmap to the Handbook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: The Landscape of the Happiness Movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1. Brief History of the Happiness Movement\u003cbr\u003e       An Evolution of Sustainable Development: The Happiness Movement\u003cbr\u003e       A Few Words about Terminology \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 2. What Happiness Policy Is and Why It Matters\u003cbr\u003e       Happiness Policy Makes Economic Sense\u003cbr\u003e       Easterlin Paradox \u003cbr\u003e       Income Inequality\u003cbr\u003e       Mental Health Care \u003cbr\u003e       Purchasing Habits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Happiness–Sustainability Connection\u003cbr\u003e       Climate Change\u003cbr\u003e       The Local–Global Connection: Community Solutions to Sustainable Development\u003cbr\u003e       Connecting Sustainable Development to Happiness Through Indicators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Connections between Positive Psychology and the Happiness Movement\u003cbr\u003e       The Positive Psychology Movement\u003cbr\u003e       Happiness Determinants\u003cbr\u003e       Workplace Happiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Moving Forward\u003cbr\u003e       Overcoming Impediments, Choosing Pathways \u003cbr\u003e       Connecting to Community \u003cbr\u003e       Criteria for Taking Action\u003cbr\u003e       Concluding Remarks on the Happiness Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Section 2: Happiness Action Plans for Policymakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6. Action Plan: Happiness Proclamations \u003cbr\u003e       Example Proclamations\u003cbr\u003e       Working with the Media \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Action Plan: Happiness Roles and Responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e       Integrating Happiness Roles and Responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e       Appointing Happiness Roles and Responsibilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Action Plan: Community Engagement\u003cbr\u003e       Engaging Through Social Media\u003cbr\u003e       Convening a Happiness Council\u003cbr\u003e       Global Councils\u003cbr\u003e       Local Councils\u003cbr\u003e       Community Forums\u003cbr\u003e       Online Portals\u003cbr\u003e       Town Hall Meetings\u003cbr\u003e       World Café Style Meetings \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Action Plan: Measuring Happiness \u003cbr\u003e       Subjective and Objective Indicators\u003cbr\u003e       How to Use Happiness Data in Brief\u003cbr\u003e       How Happiness Is Measured Using Surveys\u003cbr\u003e       How to Measure Happiness\u003cbr\u003e       The Happiness Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Action Plan: A Tool for Policy: The Happiness Policy Screening Tool\u003cbr\u003e       Origin of Happiness Policy Screening Tool \u003cbr\u003e       Instructions for Using the Happiness Policy Screening Tool\u003cbr\u003e       Happiness Policy Screening Tool Scenario\u003cbr\u003e       Closing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Appendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. Concept Menu of Happiness Policies \u003cbr\u003eB. Happiness Lessons for the Workplace\u003cbr\u003eC. Strategy Resources\u003cbr\u003eD. The Happiness Proclamation\u003cbr\u003eE. Model Press Releases for a Happiness Proclamation and for Announcing the Use of the Happiness Index\u003cbr\u003eF. Model Happiness Minister or Officer Job Description\u003cbr\u003eG. Social Media Guide\u003cbr\u003eH. Questions and Answers for Happiness Survey Takers\u003cbr\u003eI. The Happiness Index Questions\u003cbr\u003eJ. The Happiness Policy Screening Tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Notes \u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003eAbout New Society Publishers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884845969751,"sku":"9780865719248","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-happiness-policy-handbook-9780865719248","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}