ABOUT THE BOOK
ANNOTATION
Using fascinating case studies and drawing upon advances in psychology and
sociology, Murray develops a strong argument for a return to Jeffersonian
ideals of community, local government and individualism. 7 cassettes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Prologue
Acknowledgments
1 Measuring Success in Social Policy 3
2 Coming to Terms with Happiness 11
3 Enabling Conditions and Thresholds 29
4 Material Resources 39
5 Safety 61
6 Dignity, Self-Esteem, and Self-Respect 83
7 Enjoyment, Self-Actualization, and Intrinsic Rewards 101
8 Policy and an Idea of Man 125
9 Asking a New Question, Getting New Answers: Evaluating Results 143
10 Asking a New Question, Getting New Answers: Designing Solutions 163
11 Searching for Solutions That Work: Changing the Metaphor 189
12 Little Platoons 213
13 "To Close the Circle of Our Felicities" 241
Notes 251
Index 273
About the Author 281