1st Edition

Personal Decisions in the Public Square

Edited By Robert A. Stebbins Copyright 2009
182 Pages
by Routledge

182 Pages
by Routledge

182 Pages
by Routledge

This work looks into how, why, and when people pursue things in life that they desire, those that make their existence attractive and worth living. Robert A. Stebbins calls this "Positive Sociology," the study of what people do to organize their lives such that they become substantially rewarding, satisfying, and fulfilling. Western society has many challenges: crime, drug addiction, urban... Read more

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Three Domains of Activity

2. A History of Work, Leisure, and Obligation

3. Balancing Work, Leisure, and Obligation

4. Personal Development

5. The Confident Self

6. Community Involvement

7. What Really Counts?

References

Index

Biography

Robert A. Stebbins