Social in Equality : Community Well-being and Quality of Life

Kraeger, Patsy (EDT); Islam, M. R. (EDT); Phillips, Rhonda (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1035312441 / ISBN 13: 9781035312443

Edité par Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024

N° de réf. du vendeur 46165965-n

Synopsis :

Combining theoretical and empirical research with global case studies, this innovative book examines the complex relationships between social (in)equality, community well-being and quality of life. Insightful and forward-thinking, it explores strategies for fostering strong communities, focusing on the importance of social connections, shared resources and a sense of belonging.

Centred on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, which advocates reducing income inequality, promoting social inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities and advocating for egalitarian policies, the book explores the interconnectedness between these targets and quality of life and community well-being. Chapters address critical issues such as income disparities, access to healthcare and education, community philanthropy, reforms in historic preservation recognizing inequalities and systemic barriers that perpetuate inequality. SDG 10 is a baseline in some chapters, connecting to one or more of the other 16 SDGs as collective indicators for global change.

Extensive and multidisciplinary in its analysis, Social (In)equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life will be an enlightening read for students, researchers and academics in the fields of development studies, human geography, public policy, sociology, planning and urban studies. It will also benefit international practitioners and policymakers working in sustainable development, social policy and public policy.

À propos de l'auteur: Edited by Patsy Kraeger, Associate Professor, California State University, Bakersfield, US, M. Rezaul Islam, Professor, Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Rhonda Phillips, St. Mary's College of Maryland, US

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Social in Equality : Community Well-being ...
Éditeur : Edward Elgar Publishing
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : New