The Biology of Happiness

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Grinde, Bjørn (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research,
• Θέματα: Social sciences.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Neuropsychology.; Social Sciences.; Quality of Life Research.

The book presents a model for happiness based on current knowledge in evolutionary biology and neurobiology. Briefly, the primary purpose of nervous systems is to direct an animal toward behaviour relevant for survival and procreation. In primitive animals actions are based on reflexes, while in hum...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Preface
• Chapter 1. Introduction: From Philosophy to science
• Chapter 2. Evolution of Nervous Systems
• Chapter 3. The Human Brain
• Chapter 4. Mental Health
• Chapter 5. How to improve Happiness
• Chapter 6. The Politics of Happiness
• Chapter 7. Concluding Remarks
• References.-.