TY - BOOK AU - Foley, Michael TI - The age of absurdity : why modern life makes it hard to be happy SN - 9781847396273 (pbk.) : U1 - 158.2 PY - 2011/// CY - London PB - Pocket KW - Happiness KW - Civilization, Modern - 21st century KW - Psychology N1 - Originally published: London: Simon & Schuster, 2010. Includes bibliographical references and index; A wry take on how contemporary culture is antithetical to the principles and ingredients recommended by history's great thinkers as being essential for happiness ER -