- Gebundene Ausgabe: 277 Seiten
- Verlag: Basic Books (21. April 2008)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0465002781
- ISBN-13: 978-0465002788
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,9 x 16,5 x 2,9 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 499.132 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Democrats and Republicans have two very different visions, but which one will make Americans happier?Surveys show that religious people think they are happier than secularists, and secularists think they are happier than religious people. Liberals believe they are happier than conservatives and conservatives disagree. In fact, in almost every group thinks they are the happy ones. So who really is happy? What political beliefs and cultural values really are most often associated with happy people? To what extent do certain beliefs and ideas cause happiness?Arthur Brooks set out to answer these questions, and to discover how American society and government supports these beliefs and values, and promotes the maximum happiness for the maximum number of people. His surprising conclusions - based on empirical research findings rather than shrill polemic - are presented in "Gross National Happiness". He reveals that there is a real 'happiness gap' in America today - and it lies somewhere very near the political fault-line between liberals and conservatives. It turns out that the values that bring happiness are faith, strong families, hard work, charity, optimism and individual liberty - essentially Republican values. In contrast, misery is provoked by aggressive secularism, family breakdown, economic dependency and an addiction to security - all values (or lack thereof) - associated with Democrats."Gross National Happiness" goes beyond just describing the differences in values between happy and unhappy people - it asks what can be done to close the happiness gap. He argues that governments can facilitate happiness, but only by leaving citizens to pursue their own private lives and desires - something that would seem to fly in the face of received wisdom which would have us believe that welfare systems, social services and the regulation of business are the happier options.
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Democrats and Republicans have two very different visions, but which one will make Americans happier?Surveys show that religious people think they are happier than secularists, and secularists think they are happier than religious people. Liberals believe they are happier than conservatives and conservatives disagree. In fact, in almost every group thinks they are the happy ones. So who really is happy? What political beliefs and cultural values really are most often associated with happy people? To what extent do certain beliefs and ideas cause happiness?Arthur Brooks set out to answer these questions, and to discover how American society and government supports these beliefs and values, and promotes the maximum happiness for the maximum number of people. His surprising conclusions - based on empirical research findings rather than shrill polemic - are presented in "Gross National Happiness". He reveals that there is a real 'happiness gap' in America today - and it lies somewhere very near the political fault-line between liberals and conservatives.It turns out that the values that bring happiness are faith, strong families, hard work, charity, optimism and individual liberty - essentially Republican values. In contrast, misery is provoked by aggressive secularism, family breakdown, economic dependency and an addiction to security - all values (or lack thereof) - associated with Democrats."Gross National Happiness" goes beyond just describing the differences in values between happy and unhappy people - it asks what can be done to close the happiness gap. He argues that governments can facilitate happiness, but only by leaving citizens to pursue their own private lives and desires - something that would seem to fly in the face of received wisdom which would have us believe that welfare systems, social services and the regulation of business are the happier options.
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43 von 51 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Who is happy and why?
4. Mai 2008
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Using cold, hard statistics from the past several years around the globe, Arthur Brooks reviles who is the most warm and fuzzy inside. From that the author states what policies the United States is doing that helps or hurts our GNH. The only problem with it is that it seems destined to become a political and not Sociology book due to his findings. Despite saying, for example, there are happy secular liberals (there is just fewer of them), it is getting bashed by the left while praised by the right. Both of which is a shame, since his true purpose is to show why certain people are happy, not necessarily how to make one happy, from an individual standpoint. He isn't saying conservatives are better politically. Just more likely to be happy.
The only time he does show how to make happiness is where he puts down what our leaders national agenda should be if we want higher GNH. He is looking at the macro level, not the micro. Topics explored include: political affiliation (conservative vs. liberal only; there is no data on libertarians or more specific affiliations yet), religion, family (does kids and marriage really bring happiness?), freedom and security (does the Patriot Act affect our GNH?), work, and money.
I wish there was more content for the price, which is why I'm only giving it 4 stars. Hopefully this might start some new studies to fill in the gaps.
The only time he does show how to make happiness is where he puts down what our leaders national agenda should be if we want higher GNH. He is looking at the macro level, not the micro. Topics explored include: political affiliation (conservative vs. liberal only; there is no data on libertarians or more specific affiliations yet), religion, family (does kids and marriage really bring happiness?), freedom and security (does the Patriot Act affect our GNH?), work, and money.
I wish there was more content for the price, which is why I'm only giving it 4 stars. Hopefully this might start some new studies to fill in the gaps.
15 von 16 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Some of the secrets of true happiness revealed -- or reiterated
23. Mai 2008
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
The author of "Who Really Cares," the tome that turned popular stereotypes about charitable behavior on their heads, is back with more data regarding which groups in the American population report high levels of happiness. No doubt, most outside attention will focus on the very first chapter, wherein Brooks displays that conservatives have consistently been happier than liberals from the early 70s up until the present, but those who toss the book aside in disgust will miss some important insights. Some of the keys to happiness outlined by Brooks include practicing a religious faith, enjoying a happy married life, working at a job with meaning, and giving back to others through charity. A general theme that runs through all of these is that those who refuse to accept victimhood - and instead take steps towards gaining control over those parts of life that can be controlled - are bound to enjoy happy lives. Not a shocking conclusion in and of itself, but it does fly in the face of redistributionist theories that simply "shifting money around" to equalize income will make everyone feel better, not to mention emphases on the god of "self-esteem" (it's always best to strengthen one's own sense of self-worth, as opposed to relying on others to fill our tanks). Lest you think that this is just some partisan screed, Brooks also cautions us that those at both political extremes are among our happiest citizens - and, for that reason, their "tyrannical certainties" should be allowed as little control over our political process as possible. The book gets a little repetitive at times and lifts some of its insights directly from "Who Really Cares," but it's a worthy companion piece to Brooks' earlier volume.
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Secularists are not going to like this book
4. Juli 2008
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Brooks sets out to discover who is happy, and why. The information is likely to surprise you.
For one thing, "Religious people of all faiths are much, much happier than secularists" (p 44). The difference is huge. "Of those who believed there is no way to find out if God exists, a paltry 12% claimed to be very happy people" (p 46). Hmmm...no wonder Dawkins and Hitchens' books drip with unhappiness and malice.
And here's one those famous atheists will really gag on: "Religious individuals today are actually better educated and less ignorant of the world around them than secularists" (p 51).
Married people are happier than those who are single, too. Researchers studied people who seemed alike "but one is married and the other is not, the married person will be 18 percentage points more likely than the unmarried person to say he or she is very happy" (61). This will come a as a blow to the feminists.
Among the nations, North Korea is at the bottom of the happiness scale, with Cuba a close second (p 91). What, atheist communism hasn't brought happiness? Shocker.
On the other hand, mere wealth doesn't help much, once a country has achieved a decent level of health and nutrition. At least the wealth of Japan is not helping. And Mexicans are much happier, on average, than the French.
And here is one I would not have guessed: "For most Americans, job satisfaction is nearly equivalent to life satisfaction. Among those who say they are very happy in their lives, 95% are also satisfied with their jobs" (p 159).
This is a interesting and fun.
For one thing, "Religious people of all faiths are much, much happier than secularists" (p 44). The difference is huge. "Of those who believed there is no way to find out if God exists, a paltry 12% claimed to be very happy people" (p 46). Hmmm...no wonder Dawkins and Hitchens' books drip with unhappiness and malice.
And here's one those famous atheists will really gag on: "Religious individuals today are actually better educated and less ignorant of the world around them than secularists" (p 51).
Married people are happier than those who are single, too. Researchers studied people who seemed alike "but one is married and the other is not, the married person will be 18 percentage points more likely than the unmarried person to say he or she is very happy" (61). This will come a as a blow to the feminists.
Among the nations, North Korea is at the bottom of the happiness scale, with Cuba a close second (p 91). What, atheist communism hasn't brought happiness? Shocker.
On the other hand, mere wealth doesn't help much, once a country has achieved a decent level of health and nutrition. At least the wealth of Japan is not helping. And Mexicans are much happier, on average, than the French.
And here is one I would not have guessed: "For most Americans, job satisfaction is nearly equivalent to life satisfaction. Among those who say they are very happy in their lives, 95% are also satisfied with their jobs" (p 159).
This is a interesting and fun.
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