Measuring Wellbeing: Towards Sustainability?

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Measuring Wellbeing: Towards Sustainability? by Karen Scott, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Karen Scott ISBN: 9781136287541
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 26, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Karen Scott
ISBN: 9781136287541
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 26, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Improving wellbeing and sustainability are central goals of government, but are they in conflict? This engaging new book reviews that question and its implications for public policy through a focus on indicators.

It highlights tensions on the one hand between various constructs of wellbeing and sustainable development, and on the other between current individual and societal notions of wellbeing. It recommends a clearer conceptual framework for policy makers regarding different wellbeing constructs which would facilitate more transparent discussions. Arguing against a win-win scenario of wellbeing and sustainability, it advocates an approach based on recognising and valuing conflicting views where notions of participation and power are central to discussions.

Measuring Wellbeing is divided into two parts. The first part provides a critical review of the field, drawing widely on international research but contextualised within recent UK wellbeing policy discourses. The second part embeds the theory in a case study based on the author’s own experience of trying to develop quality of life indicators within a local authority, against the backdrop of increasing national policy interest in measuring ‘happiness’.

This accessible and informative book, covering uniquely both practice and theory, will be of great appeal to students, academics and policy makers interested in wellbeing, sustainable development, indicators, public policy, community participation, power and discourse.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Improving wellbeing and sustainability are central goals of government, but are they in conflict? This engaging new book reviews that question and its implications for public policy through a focus on indicators.

It highlights tensions on the one hand between various constructs of wellbeing and sustainable development, and on the other between current individual and societal notions of wellbeing. It recommends a clearer conceptual framework for policy makers regarding different wellbeing constructs which would facilitate more transparent discussions. Arguing against a win-win scenario of wellbeing and sustainability, it advocates an approach based on recognising and valuing conflicting views where notions of participation and power are central to discussions.

Measuring Wellbeing is divided into two parts. The first part provides a critical review of the field, drawing widely on international research but contextualised within recent UK wellbeing policy discourses. The second part embeds the theory in a case study based on the author’s own experience of trying to develop quality of life indicators within a local authority, against the backdrop of increasing national policy interest in measuring ‘happiness’.

This accessible and informative book, covering uniquely both practice and theory, will be of great appeal to students, academics and policy makers interested in wellbeing, sustainable development, indicators, public policy, community participation, power and discourse.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Cambodia and the Politics of Aesthetics by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Blood Into Ink by Karen Scott
Cover of the book The Changing Role Of The State In Latin America by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Participatory Budgeting in Europe by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Brain and Behavior by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Word Power by Karen Scott
Cover of the book An Introduction to Cognitive Education by Karen Scott
Cover of the book The Role of Translators in Children’s Literature by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Rabelais's Radical Farce by Karen Scott
Cover of the book China's Civil Service Reform by Karen Scott
Cover of the book The Politics of Exclusion by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Jacques Derrida by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Homeworking Women by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and the Gender Politics of Knowledge in Colonial Mexico by Karen Scott
Cover of the book Planning in Indigenous Australia by Karen Scott
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy