Psychological Governance and Public Policy

Taylor & Francis

Psychological Governance and Public PolicyGoverning the mind, brain and behaviour\nAuthor(s): Jessica Pykett, Rhys Jones, Mark Whitehead\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138930735, 978-1138930735\nSynopsis\nThere have been significant developments in the state of psychological, neuroscientific and behavioural scientific knowledge relating to the human mind, brain, action and decision-making over the past two decades. These developments have influenced public policy making and popular culture in the UK and elsewhere through policies and emerging social practices focussed on behavioural change, happiness, wellbeing, therapy, resilience and character. Yet little attention has been paid to examining the wider political and ethical significance of the widespread use of psychological governance techniques. There is a pressing and recognised need to address the behaviour change agenda in relation to how our cultural id.