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>