William Davies
What’s inside
This book critiques how governments and corporations have redefined happiness as a commodity and examines the commercialization of well-being.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the commercialization of happiness
- Critique of modern economic practices
- Insights into psychological manipulation by businesses
- Awareness of surveillance technology in emotion tracking
Key Points
- Redefinition of Happiness by Corporations
- The Rise of Happiness Economics
- Measurement of Well-Being in Politics
- The Influence of Psychology in Marketing
- Critique of the Wellness Industry
- The Role of Technology in Monitoring Emotions
- The Future of Happiness as a Political Tool
Who’s it For
- Sociologists
- Economists
- Psychologists
- Critics of consumer culture
- Students of political economy
About the author
William Davies is a political economist and sociologist with a critical eye on neoliberalism and capitalism.