ABSTRACT

This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in. Our hope is to provoke conversation, and gently challenge possibly long-held views, beliefs, and ideologies about the way the world works and the people in that world.

Written by eminent researchers and experienced practitioners, the book explores the principles that underpin living well, and gives examples of how this can be achieved not just in our own lives, but across communities and the planet we share. Chapters cover the stages of life from childhood to ageing, the foundations of everyday flourishing, including health and relationships, and finally wellbeing in the wider world, addressing issues such as economics, politics and the environment. Based in the scientific evidence of what works and supported by illustrations of good practice, this book is both ambitious and aspirational.

The book is designed for a wide audience – anyone seeking to create positive change in the world, their institutions or communities.

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part A|20 pages

Introduction

part B|68 pages

What makes for a good life?

chapter 22Chapter 1|15 pages

Childhood

chapter Chapter 2|17 pages

Education

chapter Chapter 3|19 pages

Work

chapter Chapter 4|15 pages

Ageing

part C|66 pages

The foundations of everyday flourishing

chapter 90Chapter 5|17 pages

Relationships

chapter Chapter 6|17 pages

Health

chapter Chapter 7|16 pages

Community

chapter Chapter 8|14 pages

Leisure

part D|80 pages

The world around us

chapter 156Chapter 9|16 pages

Media

chapter Chapter 10|18 pages

Society

chapter Chapter 11|13 pages

Economics

chapter Chapter 12|14 pages

Politics

chapter Chapter 13|17 pages

Environment

part E|9 pages

Conclusion