| Meanings of Life Revised Edition Contributor(s): Baumeister, Roy F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898625319 ISBN-13: 9780898625318 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1992 Annotation: Who among us has not at some point asked, what is the meaning of life?' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Social Psychology - Social Science | Sociology - General - Philosophy |
| Dewey: 150 |
| LCCN: 91017859 |
| Lexile Measure: 1230 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.09" W x 9.19" (1.37 lbs) 426 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Who among us has not at some point asked, what is the meaning of life?'' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date. |