@article{724112, note = {Includes index.}, author = {Søraker, Johnny H., and Rijt, Jan-Willem van der, and Boer, J S. de and Wong, Pak-Hang, and Brey, Philip,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/724112}, title = {Well-being in contemporary society [electronic resource] /}, abstract = {This anthology examines the practical role of well-being in contemporary society. It discusses developments such as globalization, consumerism and the rapid innovation and use of new and emerging technologies and focuses on the significant impact of these developments on the well-being of people living today. The anthology brings together researchers from various disciplines, including psychology, economics, sociology, philosophy and development studies. It provides concrete insight on the role and importance of well-being in contemporary society, using a mix of empirical grounding, philosophi.}, recid = {724112}, pages = {1 online resource (xiv, 236 pages).}, }