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The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology (Oxford Library of Psychology) 2nd Edition

by Shane J. Lopez (Editor), C. R. Snyder (Editor)
4.5 out of 5 stars 13 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0195187243
ISBN-10: 0195187245
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Product Details

  • Series: Oxford Library of Psychology
  • Hardcover: 752 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2 edition (April 21, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0195187245
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195187243
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 1.6 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsDense yet Worthwhile
By Nathan Mccune on February 2, 2010
Format: Hardcover
Coming from a philosophical background, and this book being only the second text on positive psychology I've read after Haidt's "The Happiness Hypothesis," I was thoroughly blown away by the scope of this gargantuan collection of essays. Like any anthology it has its perks and dull points. The first section of essays is admirable in trying to sketch out the goals and direction of the young evolving science and proposing applied methods that distinguish it from clinical psychology/counseling psychology. The next two sections are somewhat dry, however the third section picks up concerning practical concerns of the development of individuals over their lifespans, from positive psychology's forecasted role in child developmental programs to giving an empirical analysis of wisdom and life-longings.

The sections on "Cognitive Approaches" and "Interpersonal Approaches" were by far the most intriguing. The topics of creativity, mindfulness, time, optimism, hope theory, self-efficacy, problem solving appraisal, curiosity, and courage among others are covered extensively each in their own essays. These sections are especially reminiscent of Aristotelian and Nietzschean virtue theories and take up the task appropriate of positive psychology of giving more scientific analyses of long held cross cultural consensus on virtues and various prosocial behaviors. If positive psychology is to grow as a newly demarcated field of study and not be a mere recapitulation or Aristotelian atavism it must couple this scrutinizing scientific eye with the guiding passion of the ancients. Overall, this text is worth the read and although some essays may not have appealed to me, other essays may advance other readers' personal research. It is a dense read and not for the timid reader.
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4.0 out of 5 starsSolid But Overly Academic
By Robert Elliott on November 29, 2010
Format: Hardcover
This weighty volume offers a lot of technical information written in a very academic style.
Unfortunately the obvious striving for academic detail and rigor comes at the expense of readability and interest, with the result that it feels like reading a collection of narrow academic journal articles rather than readable overviews.
The first edition managed to marry both rigor and readability better
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery handy entries
By Incantessimo VINE VOICE on December 17, 2012
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I have found these entries to be most handy. They are a good length (ranging from 2 pages or so to a bit longer) and have helpful bibliographies at the end. The entries I have read thus far have all been well written and informative. Occasionally these Handbooks can appear to be nice things to have that are never really used, but I have already gotten enough use out of this to consider it a worthwhile purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExciting book in an exciting new field
By Joanna on October 19, 2013
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The book arrived in the time frame and condition that was promised. I will be adopting it as a text book for a course I am teaching in the spring.
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4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Resource for PP
By TARIK GANDUR on May 5, 2012
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This book summarise all the findings of the field. Excellent resource especially for the ones who are studying PP. There are great articles from the pioneers of the field.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome book! I totally recommend it
By Ruy m. on March 2, 2015
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Awesome book ! I totally recommend it.
You will learn a lot of good things about psychology.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By Elaine M gullotta on September 28, 2015
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Good book, arrived in great shape and a good price. Thanks!
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