Social Factors and Community Well-Being
Youngwha Kee (Ed.)
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Description for Social Factors and Community Well-Being
Paperback. Editor(s): Kee, Youngwha; Phillips, Rhonda. Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Num Pages: 99 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSJ; JKSB1; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 11. Weight in Grams: 194.
This book explores social factors that influence well-being, as well as the relationship between these factors. It examines individual areas of social policy from the perspective of children's well-being, gender equity, and the impact of crime and social capital. The book discusses the relationships of well-being with the provision of public services, with developing a sense of community, and dimensions of happiness in nations. Bringing together perspectives from around the globe, the book provides both theoretical and applied explorations. It links the idea of influencing social factors and outcomes to community well-being, thus adding a new perspective. In doing so, ... Read more
This book explores social factors that influence well-being, as well as the relationship between these factors. It examines individual areas of social policy from the perspective of children's well-being, gender equity, and the impact of crime and social capital. The book discusses the relationships of well-being with the provision of public services, with developing a sense of community, and dimensions of happiness in nations. Bringing together perspectives from around the globe, the book provides both theoretical and applied explorations. It links the idea of influencing social factors and outcomes to community well-being, thus adding a new perspective. In doing so, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research
Number of Pages
99
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319299402
SKU
V9783319299402
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99-15
About Youngwha Kee (Ed.)
Youngwha Kee is a professor of the Department of Lifelong Education at Soongsil 156 University and the president of the National Institute of Lifelong Education. She 157 currently serves as the director of the Korea Institute of Local Development 158 Education. Previously, Dr. Kee was president of the Association of Adult and 159 Continuing Education of Korea and researcher of ... Read more
Reviews for Social Factors and Community Well-Being
This book fulfills the purpose of spurring the need for more research on the subject of social factors and their impact on community well-being. ... the book is definitely a step towards operationalizing the fluid concept of community well-being by the use of theories such as social capital, human capital, needs theory, and community development. The book should have a ... Read more