Barometers of Quality of Life Around the Globe

Barometers of Quality of Life Around the Globe How Are We Doing? - Social Indicators Research Series

2008

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Publisher's Synopsis

Quality of life (QOL) research has made great strides since the social indicator movement started as a scientific enterprise in the 1960s. Following the lead of pioneers in North America and Europe, social scientists in other regions of the world have adopted and refined social data systems or barometers to monitor progress in enhancing the welfare and well-being of citizens. A distinctive feature of these barometers is that they measure both individual and societal quality of life. While not overlooking the more basic needs and material standards of living, the barometers also inform on issues of individual freedoms and choices and constraints on citizen empowerment that enhance and depress quality of life. Designed to capture nuances in local definitions of the good life, regional barometers are unique expressions of the obstacles facing different societies in their quest to achieve the good life. Scholars of public policy as well as policy makers will find inspiration from reviews of innovative initiatives to monitor contemporary quality of life in six regions of the world spanning South America, the Arctic, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Book information

ISBN: 9781402086854
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2008
DEWEY: 301.0723
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 238
Weight: 1210g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 15mm