The Happiness Industry. Book Summary

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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.