Anthropology has long shied away from examining how human beings may lead happy and fulfilling lives. This book, however, shows that the ethnographic examination of well-being defined as the optimal state for an individual, a community, and a society and the comparison of well-being within and across societies is a new and important area for anthropological inquiry. Distinctly ...(展开全部)

During the 30's and 40's, Hollywood produced a genre of madcap comedies that emphasized reuniting the central couple after divorce or separation. And the female protagonists were strong, independent, and sophisticated. Here, Stanley Cavell examines seven of those classic movies for their cinematic techniques, and for such varies themes as feminism, liberty and interdependence. ...(展开全部)

From the author of the International Bestseller Authentic Happiness. In this groundbreaking book, one of the world's foremost academic psychologists - and founder of the Positive Psychology movement - offers a new theory on what makes people flourish and how to truly get the most out of life. Flourish is a fascinating evolution of Seligman's thinking, and offers inspiring stor...(展开全部)

The creator of one of the most influential theories of the 20th century presents for the first time a complete, newtheory of the best way to live.

Morality: An Anthropological Perspective provides the first account of anthropological approaches to the question of morality. By considering how morality is viewed and enacted in different cultures, and how it is related to key social institutions such as religion, law, gender, sexuality and medical practice, Morality takes a closer look at some of the most central questions o...(展开全部)

路易·迪蒙（1911—1998），是战后法国人类学界的代表人物，马塞尔·莫斯最有成就的弟子之一。他在人类学的理论和方法上都做出了非常重要的贡献：在理论上，他修正并深化了列维-斯特劳斯的结构主义，使结构主义从语言学的仆人回归到民族志的事实，从而复兴了社会学年鉴派的基本主张。在方法上，他结合了田野民族志和意识形态研究，落实了莫斯提出的“总体社会事实”原则。

From the author of the International Bestseller Authentic Happiness. In this groundbreaking book, one of the world's foremost academic psychologists - and founder of the Positive Psychology movement - offers a new theory on what makes people flourish and how to truly get the most out of life. Flourish is a fascinating evolution of Seligman's thinking, and offers inspiring stor...(展开全部)

An exploration of the nature of our mind, from the inside out, by a leading neurobiologist. Over the last twenty years, there has been growing attention in the Western world to mindfulness—paying attention to life in the present moment. Here, Daniel J. Siegel investigates the phenomenon of mindfulness as it impacts our daily lives, offering readers insight into personal r...(展开全部)

Dr. Jan English Lueck is a Professor of Anthropology at San Jose State University and an active Research Affiliate at the Institute for the Future. In 2004, she was selected Outstanding Professor at San Jose State University. Dr. English Lueck has a doctorate from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied social change and community life among alternative h...(展开全部)