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  • Happiness

    Lessons from a New Science (Second Edition)

    by Richard Layard ...
    In this new edition of his landmark book, Richard Layard shows that there is a paradox at the heart of our lives. Most people want more income. Yet as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not just anecdotally true, it is the story told by countless pieces of scientific research. We now have sophisticated ways of measuring how happy people are, and all the evidence shows ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Thrive

    The Power of Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies

    by Richard Layard, David M. Clark ...
    A ground-breaking argument for better treatment of mental health from Richard Layard (author of Happiness) and David M. Clark.**Britain has become a world leader in providing psychological therapies thanks to the work of Richard Layard and David Clark. But, even so, in Britain and worldwide the majority of people who need help still don't get treatment. This is both unjust and a false economy.This ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Wellbeing

    Science and Policy

    by Richard Layard, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve ...
    What produces a happy society and a happy life? Thanks to the new science of wellbeing, we can now answer this question using state-of-the-art empirical evidence. This transforms our ability to base our decisions on the outcomes that matter most, namely the wellbeing of us all including future generations. Written by two of the world's leading experts on the economics of wellbeing, this book shows ... Read more

    $31.19 CAD

  • Can We Be Happier?

    Evidence and Ethics

    by Richard Layard, George Ward ...
    Series series Pelican Books
    From the bestselling author of Happiness and co-editor of the annual World Happiness ReportMost people now realize that economic growth, however desirable, will not solve all our problems. Instead, we need a philosophy and a science which encompasses a much fuller range of human need and experience.This book argues that the goal for a society must be the greatest possible all-round happiness, and ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Origins of Happiness

    The Science of Well-Being over the Life Course

    by Andrew Clark, Andrew Clark, Sarah Flèche, Sarah Flèche, Richard Layard, Richard Layard, Nattavudh Powdthavee, Nattavudh Powdthavee, George Ward, George Ward ...
    A new perspective on life satisfaction and well-being over the life courseWhat makes people happy? The Origins of Happiness seeks to revolutionize how we think about human priorities and to promote public policy changes that are based on what really matters to people. Drawing on a range of evidence using large-scale data from various countries, the authors consider the key factors that affect ... Read more

    $35.19 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Can We Be Happier?

    by Richard Layard ...
    Narrated by Rupert Bush ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 32 min

    Most people now realise that economic growth, however desirable, will not solve all our problems. Instead, we need a philosophy and a science which encompasses a much fuller range of human need and experience.This book argues that the goal for a society must be the greatest possible all round happiness, and shows how each of us can become more effective creators of happiness, both as citizens and ... Read more

    $23.04 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Good Childhood

    Searching for Values in a Competitive Age

    by Judy Dunn, Richard Layard ...
    Every day the newspapers lament the problems facing our children - broken homes, pressures to eat and drink, the stress of exams. The same issues are discussed in every pub and at every dinner party. But is life really more difficult for children than it was, and if so why? And how can we make it better?This book, which is a result of a two year investigation by the Children's Society and draws ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

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    Series series Routledge Research in Early Childhood Education
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  • Aging in Canada

    by Neena L. Chappell, Marcus J. Hollander ...
    Canada, like other countries, is aging. The media has reported on a "grey tsunami," a demographic change reflecting longer life expectancy and the retirement of the so-called baby boomer generation. The numbers and percentages of older adults within our population continue to increase. In 2010, 15.3 percent of Canada's population was over 65; in 2030, it will be 24.1 percent. Many commentators ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD

  • Handbook of the Economics of Education

    Edited by Ludger Woessmann, Stephen J. Machin, Eric A. Hanushek ...
    Series Book 3 - Handbook of the Economics of Education
    How does education affect economic and social outcomes, and how can it inform public policy?Volume 3 of the Handbooks in the Economics of Education uses newly available high quality data from around the world to address these and other core questions. With the help of new methodological approaches, contributors cover econometric methods and international test score data. They examine the ... Read more

    $145.59 CAD

  • A Wider Social Role for Sport

    Who's Keeping the Score?

    by Fred Coalter ...
    Sport is perceived to have the potential to alleviate a variety of social problems and generally to ‘improve’ both individuals and the communities in which they live. Sport is promoted as a relatively cost effective antidote to a range of social problems – often those stemming from social exclusion - including poor health, high crime levels, drug abuse and persistent youth offending, educational ... Read more

    $101.68 CAD

  • Economic Psychology

    Edited by Rob Ranyard ...
    Series series BPS Textbooks in Psychology
    A comprehensive overview of contemporary economic psychologyEconomic Psychology presents an accessible overview of contemporary economic psychology. The science of economic mental life and behavior is increasingly relevant as people are expected to take more responsibility for their household and personal economic decisions. The text will, in addition to reviewing current knowledge on each topic ... Read more

    $65.99 CAD