Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science: Views of Happiness and Quality of Life in Non-Western Cultures

Selin, Helaine; Davey, Gareth

Different cultures experience happiness differently. Traditionally, the West is considered materialistic, and happiness is said to come from achievement and acquisition. The East is said to be more people-oriented, where happiness is a result of deep personal interactions. Thus, poor people can be happier in the East than the West, because they are not so concerned with possession and more with society. This book considers happiness and quality of life in non-Western countries and cultures. Its coverage is diverse and spans the breadth of the non-Western world, revealing unique perspectives of happiness and life quality embedded in rich cultural traditions and histories.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-04-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789400799295

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-2700-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 504