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Welfare and Well-Being: Social Value in Public Policy

By Bill Jordan

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
1847420818, 9781847420817
LCC
HN28 .J67 2008
Open Library ID
OL24803020M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1121159 bytes)
Pages
289\289
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Research on well-being reveals the significance of personal relationships, trust and participation to sustain quality of life, yet it is an economic model that remains the dominant basis for political and social institutions and policy. In this original book Bill Jordan presents a new analysis of well-being in terms of its social value, and outlines ways in which this could be incorporated into public policy decisions. Using new evidence on subjective well-being from psychological research and survey data, the author argues that it is culture, rather than contract and consumption, which is the key to better quality of life and true well-being. It will be an essential text for academics and students in social theory, social welfare, public policy and governance.

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