The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology

Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology. The *Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology* provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this growing area of scholarship and practice. * 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology * covers topics of interest across all social sciences as well as business and industry * the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available * topical primer clarifies basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology * will be useful to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers