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Explore a new perspective on human behavior with Personal Decisions in the Public Square: Beyond Problem Solving into a Positive Sociology. Published by Routledge, this work examines how and why individuals pursue goals that make life attractive and worth living. While much of modern sociology focuses on social challenges like crime, drug addiction, urban pollution, and domestic violence, Robert A. Stebbins introduces the concept of Positive Sociology. This field studies the ways people organize their lives to achieve rewarding, satisfying, and fulfilling experiences. Instead of only looking at how society avoids problems, this book investigates the proactive steps people take to build meaningful existences. It offers a deep look into the pursuit of personal desires and the structures people create to find tranquility and purpose in a complex world. This is an essential read for those interested in psychology, sociology, and the study of human fulfillment.

Key Features

Introduces the concept of Positive Sociology to study how people create rewarding and satisfying lives.

Examines the motivations behind why individuals pursue specific desires to make existence worth living.

Provides a counter-perspective to traditional sociology by focusing on fulfillment rather than just social problems.

Analyzes the balance between avoiding societal challenges and actively building a meaningful life.

Written by Robert A. Stebbins to explore the organization of rewarding human experiences.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 January 2009
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30 April 2008

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