Happiness
Richard Layard
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Happiness
Published
January 27, 2005
Publisher
Penguin Press HC, The
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781594200397
ISBN-10
1594200394
Description
An illuminating road map—founded on groundbreaking scientific research—pointing the way to a better, happier lifeFrom a distinguished economist and leading figure in the new field of happiness studies comes this revolutionary work addressing the elusive concept of happiness and how we can have more of it. Based on sophisticated, cutting-edge scientific research, Happiness integrates insights gleaned from psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and applied economics to draw surprising conclusions about the true causes of happiness and the means we have to effect it. (Hint: It probably isn't wealth or fame.) BACKCOVER: "Impressive . . . An excellent job of recounting the collective findings of much of this new science."—The Wall Street Journal"His lively new book . . . will not make conventional economists happy, but it should cause all of us to reflect more deeply on what really makes life worth living."—Robert D. Putnam, author of Bowling Alone
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Happiness?
This edition of Happiness has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Happiness?
For most readers, Happiness typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Happiness?
The estimated word count for Happiness is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Happiness?
Happiness was written by Richard Layard.
When was Happiness published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 27, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.