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Introduction: Wellbeing Past and Present

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Abstract

This introductory chapter explains the manner in which the volume developed from a conference organised by the Centre for Historical Studies at UON. It then explores the main historiographical trends in wellbeing studies and the history of wellbeing. It is suggested that history has been in deficit in approaching wellbeing in comparison to other disciplines. This is partly because the term itself has been so ill-defined. The introduction then goes on to unpack the contents of the volume.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWellbeing Past and Present
Subtitle of host publicationThe History and Contemporary Practice of a Cultural Phenomenon
EditorsMark Rothery, Paul Jackson, Siobhan Hyland
PublisherBloomsbury Academic
Pages1-21
Number of pages21
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781350499867, 9781350499850
ISBN (Print)9781350499843
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sept 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • wellbeing
  • emotions
  • Northamptonshire
  • University of Northampton
  • Centre for Historical Studies

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