The Good Society Framework: an Essay on Understanding the Quality of Life
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Editor's Note: Leading off this issue is an essay by psychologist Patrick Jordan in which he describes a "good society framework" that he has synthesized from prior quality of life and social indicators work. He invites readers to send him any thoughts, comments, or recommendations. This is followed by my review of a volume advancing a sociological view of happiness with essays from a group of Japanese sociologists. The third essay of the issue is my review of a recent book on happiness in the work place. (Continued on next page.) THE GOOD SOCIETY FRAMEWORK: AN ESSAY ON UNDERSTANDING THE QUALITY OF LIFE
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تاریخ انتشار 2010