Heroism and Wellbeing in the 21st Century

<p>Offering a holistic take on an emerging field this edited collection examines how heroism manifests is appropriated and is constructed in a broad range of settings and from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Psychologists educators lawyers researchers and cultural analysts consider how heroism intersects with wellbeing and how we still use--and even abuse--heroism as a vehicle to thrive and prosper in the everyday and in the face of the most unbearable situations. Highlighting some of the most pressing issues in today's world--including genocide racism deceitful business practices bystanderism mental health unethical governance and the global refugee crisis--this book applies a critical psychological perspective in synthesizing the social construction of heroism and wellbeing contributing to the development of global wellbeing indicators and measures. </p>