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Offering a holistic take on an emerging field, this edited collection examines how heroism manifests, is appropriated, and is constructed in a broad range of settings and from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Psychologists, educators, lawyers, researchers and cultural analysts consider how heroism intersects with wellbeing, and how we still use—and even abuse—heroism as a vehicle to thrive and prosper in the everyday and in the face of the most unbearable situations. Highlighting some of the most pressing issues in today’s world—including genocide, racism, deceitful business practices, bystanderism, mental health, unethical governance and the global refugee crisis—this book applies a critical psychological perspective in synthesizing the social construction of heroism and wellbeing, contributing to the development of global wellbeing indicators and measures.
ISBN
9781138222014
Publication Date
2018
Publisher
Routledge
City
New York
Keywords
heroes, history, well-being, 21st century
School
School of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Disciplines
Leadership Studies | Psychology
Recommended Citation
Efthimiou, Olivia, Scott T. Allison, and Zeno E. Franco, eds. Heroism and Wellbeing in the 21st Century: Applied and Emerging Perspectives. First Edition. New York: Routledge, 2018.
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Edited by: Olivia Efthimiou, Scott T. Allison, and Zeno E. Franco
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