| A Global Perspective on Friendship and Happiness Contributor(s): Delaney, Tim (Editor), Madigan, Tim (Editor), Moran, Sean (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1622733762 ISBN-13: 9781622733767 Publisher: Vernon Press OUR PRICE: $68.40 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Philosophy - Psychology |
| Dewey: 302 |
| LCCN: 2018933284 |
| Series: Series in Sociology |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.95 lbs) 206 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In A Global Perspective on Friendship and Happiness, editors Tim Delaney and Tim Madigan have organized a collection of original articles on the subjects of friendship and happiness. Each of these chapters offers a unique perspective and serves as worthy contributions to the field of friendship and happiness studies. The chapters found in this publication are the result of the "Happiness & Friendship" conference held June 12-14, 2017 at Mount Melleray Abbey, Waterford, Ireland. The contributing authors come from many diverse countries and academic disciplines thus enhancing this outstanding volume. |
Contributor Bio(s): Delaney, Tim: - Tim Delaney is Professor and Department Chair of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oswego and is the author of numerous books and articles. He has research interests in many areas of speciality including friendship and happiness studies, social theory, popular culture, sports studies and crime and social deviance.Madigan, Tim: - Tim Madigan is Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. He is the President of the Bertrand Russell Society and co-editor (with Peter Stone) of the book Bertrand Russell: Public Intellectual. He is also the co-author (with Tim Delaney) of the books Friendship and Happiness and the Connection Between the Two, Lessons Learned from Popular Culture, The Sociology of Sport (2nd edition), and Beyond Sustainability: A Thriving Environment. |