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The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology Paperback - 2012 - 1st Edition
by Shane J. Lopez (Editor)
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"This encyclopedia embodies what is known in this new discipline today. It is a 'must have' reference for anyone interested in the field of positive psychology."
Martin E.P. Seligman, Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
"University libraries catering for academic work in psychology, even if its proponents do not specifically call themselves positive psychologists, can be recommended to put this book on their wish lists."
Reference Reviews
"...an excellent component of a positive psychology reference collection for both beginning and advanced students. Summing Up: Essential."
CHOICE
"Written as a primer for the novice, it provides insight into the constructs and processes embedded in this arena together with extensive treatment of the subject across the social sciences. ...The strength of the work is that it speaks to everyone clearly, concisely, and in plain English."
Library Journal
Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology and is shining a spotlight on the potency of human strengths and positive emotions. The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this area of scholarship and practice.
With 288 specially commissioned entries written by leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology, this groundbreaking encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available to students, teachers, practitioners, business people, and policy makers.
Experts will consider this a quick reference to the topics that are part and parcel of their daily work and nonexperts will appreciate the topical primer designed to clarify basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology. Overall, readers will find this book well organized, engaging, and instructive.
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- Title The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology
- Author Shane J. Lopez (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 1152
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, New York
- Date 2012-09
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781118344675 / 1118344677
- Weight 3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)
- Dimensions 9.6 x 6.8 x 2.1 in (24.38 x 17.27 x 5.33 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014379357
- Dewey Decimal Code 150.198
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