Has anyone read Ehrenreich's recent book on the cult of happiness and positive outlook? It's a generally good read (I am finishing it now), takes the self-help movement to task (and provides a lot of fascinating historical background on that...including its latest pseudoscientific presentations in "The Secret" and "The Law of Attraction." I think that sections of it might also make good reading for a research methods or critical thinking class. I think she does an admirable job of critiquing Seligman's work and positive psychology. Nancy Melucci Long Beach City College Long Beach CA njm Make a Small Loan, Make a Big Difference - Check out Kiva.org to Learn How!
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