| Quality of Life: Concept, Policy and Practice Contributor(s): Phillips, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415323541 ISBN-13: 9780415323543 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: Quality of life is one of the most important issues facing the world today and is central to the development of social policy. Very little, however, has been written on this crucial topic. i Quality of Life /i explores two key questions: which societies offer the best quality of life and how can we enhance it globally? br This innovative book discusses the criteria by which we can judge attempts to raise quality of life, thinking about concerns such as the satisfaction of basic and social needs, autonomy to enjoy life and social connectivity, and considers topics such as: br br - individual well-being and health related quality of life br - human needs - what makes us happy br - poverty and social exclusion within communities br - social solidarity, altruism and trust within communities. br br i Quality of Life /i is the first systematic presentation of this subject from both individual and collective perspectives. It provides a powerful overview of a concept which is becoming increasingly prominent in the social sciences and is essential reading for students of social policy, sociology and health studies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Medical | Nursing - General |
| Dewey: 306.01 |
| LCCN: 2005020589 |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.34" W x 9.48" (1.23 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Quality of life is one of the most important issues facing the world today and is central to the development of social policy. This innovative book discusses this crucial topic, assessing the criteria for judging attempts to raise quality of life, including the satisfaction of basic and social needs, autonomy to enjoy life and social connectivity. It considers key topics such as:
Quality of Life is the first systematic presentation of this subject from both individual and collective perspectives. It provides a powerful overview of a concept which is becoming increasingly prominent in the social sciences and is essential reading for students of social policy, sociology and health studies. |
