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Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America--And How We Can Get More of It Hardcover - 2008

by Arthur C. Brooks

In this provocative new book, Brooks explodes the myths about happiness in America. As he did int he controversial "Who Really Cares," Brooks examines vast amounts of evidence and empirical research to uncover the truth about who is happy in America, who is not, and why.


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  • Title Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America--And How We Can Get More of It
  • Author Arthur C. Brooks
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Basic Books, New York
  • Date 2008-04-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780465002788 / 0465002781
  • Weight 1.22 lbs (0.55 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 6.5 x 0.97 in (23.57 x 16.51 x 2.46 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Happiness - Social aspects - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007052221
  • Dewey Decimal Code 302.14

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Citations

  • Books & Culture, 11/01/2008, Page 44
  • Library Journal, 05/01/2008, Page 76

About the author

Arthur C. Brooks is President of the American Enterprise Institute, a public policy think tank in Washington, DC. He is the author of nine books, including The Battle, Gross National Happiness, and Who Really Cares. Until 2009, Brooks was the Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and Government Policy at Syracuse University.

Previously, Brooks spent twelve years as a professional French hornist with the City Orchestra of Barcelona and other ensembles. He is a native of Seattle and currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife Ester and their three children.

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