The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology (2009).

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The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology,
edited by Shane J. Lopez, C.R. Snyder, is one of
the handbooks from the Oxford Library of
Psychology. It is a highly regarded collection of
inspiring case studies and stories from the field
of positive psychology. This volume contains
contributions from more than fifty researchers
and industry professionals from around the
United States, Great Britain, and Australia, laid
out in 65 chapters. The audience for this
handbook is wide: graduate students, faculty,
counselors, human resources, and industry
professionals.
In Part 1, the editors address some of the
questions that I myself have about this subject,
like: Why do we need a positive psychology
course?, Isnt this too esoteric for the general
public? and, Isnt this. Just for a select
few? In answering these questions, they refer
to psychology greats like Maslow, Seligman,
and Menninger.
Some of the ideas explored in this handbook
include What is the good life? and What is
the good of a person? The handbook reviews
and discusses articles of relevance in the field of
positive psychology. As such, it is not a light read, but it is clear, understandable, and engaging.
This handbook is available in print, and online, in pdf form. It is also available for free download at:
http://www.productmanualguide.com/oxford/the-oxford-handbook-of-positive-psychology.html. I
reviewed the online pdf provided by Google Scholar. The online book is an electronic representation of
the print form, page for page, with table of contents, articles with abstracts, illustrations, bibliographies,
and pagination.
The editors, C.R. Snyder and Shane J. Lopez, are distinguished in their fields. Snyder, who is now dead,
was a professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas, and also held the title of M. Erik Wright
Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology at the university.
Lopez has been a professor for more than 10 years and conducts research studies, collaborating with
colleagues from around the world. He is presently research director for Clifton Strengths Institute and
Gallup Senior Scientist in Residence. In addition, he is a licensed psychologist and author of note.
Grades: post-secondary/professional level. Subject(s): Psychology. Overall rating: 8