Precis


July 12, 2011
In the article, “Everybody Have Fun” (2010), experienced writer Elizabeth Kolbert informs what we should do with happiness research. The author supports her claim by analyzing “The Politics of Happiness: What Government can Learn from the New Research on Well Being”, “Happiness Around the World: The Paradox of Happiness and Miserable Millionaires” and “Stumbling on Happiness”. As a result of reading this text, the author wants readers to reflect and understand that. “Happiness is a good thing just; it’s just not the only thing” The author creates an informative relationship with educated readers of The New Yorker Magazine.

In the article, “Dear Graduates: Money is Means”(2006) writer Daniel Akst asserts that money will buy you a better life. The author support this assertion by exampling the personal benefits; good relationships, better educations and good health. As a result of reading this text, the author wants readers to acknowledge the benefits of money but it’s our natural disposition to be happy or not. The author creates a reflective relationship with readers of The New York Times.