Quality of Life

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1997 - 218 páginas

Quality of life has meaning and implications for all of us. While exploring the popular references to the term, Quality of Life also compares the technical meanings in medicine, the social sciences and in economic and social planning. Methods of measuring quality of life in these and other fields are reviewed to draw out elements which enhance the others.

Covering the topic comprehensively for the first time, Philip Seed and Greg Lloyd stress a values-based approach, which is equally applicable to health and social services, housing, regional planning and sustainable development. They argue that quality of life assessments, whether by individuals or institutions, share a common set of values.

The book takes a holistic view in order to develop a deeper understanding of quality of life values in contemporary society. Some far-reaching implications for the role of the state, pressure groups, voluntary social services and the church are addressed.

 

Índice

Introduction
3
Quality of Life in Everyday Usage
7
Academic and Professional Interest in Quality of Life
15
Quality of Life Values
29
Opportunity and Communication
31
Resource Renewal or Exploitation? The Two Languages
38
Personal Protection and Openness
44
NonViolent Resolution of Conflicts
49
Application of Values
71
Planning for Sustainable Development
73
Regional Development
86
Housing
100
Health Services
106
Personal Social Services
113
Financial Services
121
Challenging Corporate Behaviour
171

A Holistic Approach
55
A Summary
60
Quality of Life Values and Religious Belief
64
The Responsibility of the State
180
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Philip Seed was Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Dundee. He had wide experience in both residential and field social work, in voluntary and statutory settings, and was active in Christian ecumenical movements. Greg Lloyd is Professor at the School of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Dundee.

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