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The 'Happiness Industry' -  The 'Wellness Syndrome'

The 'Happiness Industry' - The 'Wellness Syndrome'

Released Thursday, 9th January 2020
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The 'Happiness Industry' -  The 'Wellness Syndrome'

The 'Happiness Industry' - The 'Wellness Syndrome'

The 'Happiness Industry' -  The 'Wellness Syndrome'

The 'Happiness Industry' - The 'Wellness Syndrome'

Thursday, 9th January 2020
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The Happiness Industry: Laurie Taylor talks to Will Davies, Professor in Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London, who asks why policy makers have become increasingly focused on measuring happiness. Also, 'wellness syndrome': Andre Spicer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at City University, argues that visions of positive social change have been replaced by a focus on individual well-being. They're joined by Laura Hyman, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Portsmouth. Revised repeat.Producer: Jayne Egerton

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