Groundbreaking new scientific research illuminates surprising ways in which you can live a healthier, happy, and flourishing life. Until now, psychology has focused on resolving people's problems, the relatively new field of positive psychology examines the things that make your life worth living. The Science of Happiness: An Introduction to Positive Psychology gives you practical steps for leading a flourishing life. Your guide is Prof. Catherine Sanderson of Amherst College, named one of America's top 300 professors by the Princeton Review. The author of The Positive Shift, she introduces you to cutting-edge scientific research on happiness from a range of disciplines. You'll cover psychology, economics, biology neuroscience, and more. In 15 lectures filled with practical examples, you'll explore fascinating questions about how various aspects of your life influence happiness: – How are gender, age, culture, and even political orientation linked with happiness? – Is happiness rooted in our genes, wealth, or relationships? – How can we find happiness while struggling with daily stressors or major life crises? You will understand how various factors in your day-to-day routine-like nature, technology, and religion-influence your state of mind. Armed with new knowledge, you can immediately start reaping the benefits of happiness every day.
"I have hosted dozens of world-renowned speakers over the years but it is safe to say that when it comes to delivery and engagement, no one comes to close to Catherine Sanderson. She [surprises] listeners by using anecdotes to illustrate the latest scientific discovery in her field. The result is an exhilarating tour that would leave you wiser and happier at the same time. Buckle up for the ride!"
Anouar Majid, Director of the Center for Global Humanities and Professor of English
"I work with notable college professors throughout the US and Canada; if there is a more powerful, fascinating and engaging lecturer than Catherine Sanderson-well, I've never seen him or her. Her ability to connect with audiences and hold their attention is remarkable, and her mixture of humor, academic scholarship and practical advice keeps them riveted from her opening to her closing remarks."
Steven Schragis, Executive Director, One Day University
"Passionate, dynamic, engaging, Catherine Sanderson will change the way you think about happiness. With her ability to educate and entertain, audiences always leave well informed and-dare I say-happy."
Louis P. Masur, Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History, Rutgers Universit
