In Pursuit of the Quality of Life

Is wealth the same as happiness? How is the quality of life to be evaluated, measured, and most importantly, achieved? The articles here provide provocative and engaging answers to these questions in this new, multi-disciplinary and pragmatic approach to an important area of social research. Taking the individual as the point of departure, the contributors consider both objective circumstances and their subjective impact on peoples lives. Topics include the psychology of subjective well-being, destitution and basic needs, the environment, women and the family, illness and health, employment and work, and the role of the state.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198280025
• ISBN13: 9780198280026
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.8"