Barometers of Quality of Life Around the Globe - How Are We Doing? (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Social Indicators Research Series, 33
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	October 2008
Editors:	Valerie Moller • Denis Huschka • Alex C. Michalos
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
Edition:	2008 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-8685-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN:	1-4020-8685-7
Barcode:	9781402086854

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