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Title: Handbook of Community Well-Being Research
Author: PHILLIPS RHONDA
Format: HARDCOVER
Publication date: 23/12/2016
Imprint: SPRINGER VERLAG
Price: $480.00
Publishing status: Active
This Handbook brings together foundational and leading-edge research exploring dimensions of improving quality of life in communities of place. Social indicators and other assessment techniques will be explored, including from the framework of community perspectives which is concerned with enhancing quality of life for community members. As part of this trans-disciplinary work, participation, engagement, and empowerment will be key concepts presented. Along with capacity building and service provision, these elements influence community well-being and will be considered along with subjective and objective assessment approaches. Researchers from around the globe share their work on this important topic of community well-being, bringing together a diverse array of disciplinary perspectives. Those working in the areas of public policy, community development, community and social psychology, urban and regional planning, and sustainable development will find this volume particularly useful for the array of approaches presented.
Series: International Handbooks of Quality-of-Life
ISBN: 9789402408768
Weight: 1369g
Dimension: 254mm X 178mm
Pages: 592