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Handbook of Community Well-Being Research
. Ed(S): Phillips, Rhonda; Wong, Cecilia
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Description for Handbook of Community Well-Being Research
Hardback. Editor(s): Phillips, Rhonda; Wong, Cecilia. Series: International Handbooks of Quality-of Life. Num Pages: 592 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1369.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
Series
International Handbooks of Quality-of Life
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789402408768
SKU
V9789402408768
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About . Ed(S): Phillips, Rhonda; Wong, Cecilia
Rhonda Phillips' research and outreach efforts focus on quality of life and well-being related to community and economic development. At Purdue, she serves as Dean of the Honors College, and a Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department. Rhonda is author or editor of 20 books, including Sustainable Communities, Creating a Durable Local Economy; Community Development Indicators Measuring Systems; and Introduction to ... Read more
Reviews for Handbook of Community Well-Being Research
“‘Handbook of Community Well-Being Research,’ edited by Ronda Phillips and Cecilia Wong (2017), brings together foundational and leading-edge research that reflects the complexity of the central notion mainstreaming the multidisciplinary approach of the work: community well-being and its expression in the geographical space. … the work invites us to assume shared initiatives with the academia, policymakers and the community at ... Read more