Product Information
Who among us has not at some point asked, ``what is the meaning of life?'' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date.Product Identifiers
PublisherGuilford Publications
ISBN-139780898625318
eBay Product ID (ePID)92009077
Product Key Features
Number of Pages426 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMeanings of Life
Publication Year1992
SubjectSociology
TypeTextbook
AuthorRoy F. Baumeister
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight684 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorRoy F. Baumeister