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Investigating Quality of Urban Life
. Ed(S): Marans, Robert W.; Gao, J.; Stimson, Robert J.
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Description for Investigating Quality of Urban Life
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive overview of theoretical perspectives on urban quality of life (QoL) and methodological approaches for investigating and measuring the dimensions of urban QoL. The text incorporates studies of urban QoL in cities across the world. Editor(s): Marans, Robert W.; Gao, J.; Stimson, Robert J. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 456 pages, 98 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFSG; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 838.
The study of quality of urban life involves both an objective approach to analysis using spatially aggregated secondary data and a subjective approach using unit record survey data whereby people provide subjective evaluations of QOL domains. This book provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical perspectives on QOUL and methodological approaches to research design to investigate QOUL and measure QOL dimensions. It incorporates empirical investigations into QOUL in a range of cities across the world.
The study of quality of urban life involves both an objective approach to analysis using spatially aggregated secondary data and a subjective approach using unit record survey data whereby people provide subjective evaluations of QOL domains. This book provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical perspectives on QOUL and methodological approaches to research design to investigate QOUL and measure QOL dimensions. It incorporates empirical investigations into QOUL in a range of cities across the world.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Series
Social Indicators Research Series
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400717411
SKU
V9789400717411
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Marans, Robert W.; Gao, J.; Stimson, Robert J.
Robert W. Marans is a research professor at the Institute for Social Research and a professor emeritus of architecture and urban planning in the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. During the past 30 years, Dr. Marans has conducted evaluative studies and research dealing with various aspects of communities, neighborhoods, housing, and parks and ... Read more
Reviews for Investigating Quality of Urban Life
From the reviews: “The book is an authoritative collection of essays that provides a valuable introduction to the field of research on QOUL, identifies key conceptual and methodological issues, and presents a number of well-written and informative empirical case studies that together illustrate the value and relevance of the research for the citizens of our contemporary urban world.” (Michael ... Read more