Human Well-Being Research and Policy Making – serie
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Quality of Life and Policy Issues among the Middle East and North African Countries
Inbunden, 2018
716 kr
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This book addresses the challenges threatening the quality of life and well-being of people living in the MENA region. It focuses on both internal / local and external / global drivers impacting their well-being particularly in the domains of economy, health, and education. Additionally, it …
Quality of Life and Policy Issues among the Middle East and North African Countries
Häftad, 2019
716 kr
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This book addresses the challenges threatening the quality of life and well-being of people living in the MENA region. It focuses on both internal / local and external / global drivers impacting their well-being particularly in the domains of economy, health, and education. Additionally, it …
Combatting Jihadist Terrorism through Nation-Building
A Quality-of-Life Perspective
Av M. Joseph Sirgy, Richard J. Estes m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
850 kr
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This book focuses on the drivers of Jihadist terrorism and explains how a better understanding of these drivers can lead to more effective counterterrorism policies all over the world. It builds on results of the extensive body of quality of life studies to document the historical, geo-political, …
Human Well-Being and Policy in South Asia
Inbunden, 2019
569 kr
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This book explores human well-being in South Asia from a policy dimension. It discusses the cultural history and diversity of the region in order to highlight major priority areas of public policy to improve people’s quality of life. The huge gap between economic development and human development, …
Human Well-Being and Policy in South Asia
Häftad, 2020
569 kr
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This book explores human well-being in South Asia from a policy dimension. It discusses the cultural history and diversity of the region in order to highlight major priority areas of public policy to improve people’s quality of life. The huge gap between economic development and human development, …
Well-Being in Latin America
Drivers and Policies
Inbunden, 2019
569 kr
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This book provides an overview of factors fostering well-being in Latin America and discusses many threats to well-being in the region. The book assesses the current well-being situation in Latin American countries and offers an explanation based on its many drivers, such as family arrangements, …
Well-Being in Latin America
Drivers and Policies
Häftad, 2020
551 kr
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This book provides an overview of factors fostering well-being in Latin America and discusses many threats to well-being in the region. The book assesses the current well-being situation in Latin American countries and offers an explanation based on its many drivers, such as family arrangements, …
Quality of Life and Human Well-Being in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prospects for Future Happiness
Av Valerie Møller, Benjamin J. Roberts
Inbunden, 2021
679 kr
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This volume presents an account of how people in sub-Saharan Africa have fared under changing life circumstances of the past centuries until the present. By introducing the geography of the region it traces a time line of different historical periods that have shaped livelihoods of ordinary people …
Quality of Life and Human Well-Being in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prospects for Future Happiness
Av Valerie Møller, Benjamin J. Roberts
Häftad, 2022
679 kr
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This volume presents an account of how people in sub-Saharan Africa have fared under changing life circumstances of the past centuries until the present. By introducing the geography of the region it traces a time line of different historical periods that have shaped livelihoods of ordinary people …
Community Prevention of Child Labor
Evidence-based Practices to Promote the Psychological Well-being of Minors
Inbunden, 2021
792 kr
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This book discusses preventive actions that have led to reduction in the prevalence of child labor across the world over the 21st century. It identifies exemplary programs in the area of community prevention that have had exceptional results; for example, the involvement of children in hazardous …
Community Prevention of Child Labor
Evidence-based Practices to Promote the Psychological Well-being of Minors
Häftad, 2022
569 kr
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This book discusses preventive actions that have led to reduction in the prevalence of child labor across the world over the 21st century. It identifies exemplary programs in the area of community prevention that have had exceptional results; for example, the involvement of children in hazardous …
Immigrant Integration in Europe
A Subjective Well-Being Perspective
Inbunden, 2021
1425 kr
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This topical book sheds light on immigrants’ subjective well-being by analysing the main factors associated with self-reported life satisfaction among immigrants and natives. It thereby draws upon subjective components of well-being, which are now receiving growing attention in well-being research. …
Immigrant Integration in Europe
A Subjective Well-Being Perspective
Häftad, 2022
1425 kr
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This topical book sheds light on immigrants’ subjective well-being by analysing the main factors associated with self-reported life satisfaction among immigrants and natives. It thereby draws upon subjective components of well-being, which are now receiving growing attention in well-being research. …
Countering Islamophobia in North America
A Quality-of-Life Approach
Inbunden, 2021
660 kr
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This book puts together grounded research on the discourses that counter Islamophobic tropes in North America. Dealing with an important and urgent issue of human rights, it explores how public policies, new conceptualizations, and social movements can transform Islamophobia into a positive and …
Countering Islamophobia in North America
A Quality-of-Life Approach
Häftad, 2022
660 kr
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This book puts together grounded research on the discourses that counter Islamophobic tropes in North America. Dealing with an important and urgent issue of human rights, it explores how public policies, new conceptualizations, and social movements can transform Islamophobia into a positive and …
Key Actors in Public Policy-making for Quality of Life
Facilitators and Obstacles
Inbunden, 2022
1128 kr
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This book analyzes how quality of life research results can be transferred to policy making, and considers the role of actors in this process---researchers, policy makers, and citizens---as well as their interrelationships. This book points to the need to include actors other than the state in …
Key Actors in Public Policy-making for Quality of Life
Facilitators and Obstacles
Häftad, 2023
736 kr
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This book analyzes how quality of life research results can be transferred to policy making, and considers the role of actors in this process---researchers, policy makers, and citizens---as well as their interrelationships. This book points to the need to include actors other than the state in …
Adolescent Well-Being and ICT Use
Social and Policy Implications
Av Josef Kuo-Hsun Ma, Simon Cheng
Inbunden, 2022
1491 kr
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In this book, the authors expertly examine the issue of adolescent well-being in the light of their exposure to and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) at school and home. The authors discuss a new form of inequality especially noticeable among youth, which is, digital …
Adolescent Well-Being and ICT Use
Social and Policy Implications
Av Josef Kuo-Hsun Ma, Simon Cheng
Häftad, 2023
1491 kr
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In this book, the authors expertly examine the issue of adolescent well-being in the light of their exposure to and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) at school and home. The authors discuss a new form of inequality especially noticeable among youth, which is, digital …
Quality of Life and Well-Being for Residents in Long-Term Care Communities
Perspectives on Policies and Practices
Av Jennifer L. Johs-Artisensi, Kevin E. Hansen
Inbunden, 2022
679 kr
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This book explores key factors long-term care recipients have identified as impacting their quality of life and offers programmatic and policy recommendations to enhance well-being within long-term care communities. Leadership and staff who work in nursing homes and other residential care …
Quality of Life and Well-Being for Residents in Long-Term Care Communities
Perspectives on Policies and Practices
Av Jennifer L. Johs-Artisensi, Kevin E. Hansen
Häftad, 2023
679 kr
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This book explores key factors long-term care recipients have identified as impacting their quality of life and offers programmatic and policy recommendations to enhance well-being within long-term care communities. Leadership and staff who work in nursing homes and other residential care …
Sustainable Agriculture Policies for Human Well-Being
Integrated Efficiency Approach
Av Bazyli Czyżewski, Łukasz Kryszak
Inbunden, 2022
551 kr
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This book deals with the important topic of policies for sustainable agriculture, since food insecurity is a growing concern for policy makers and will affect the quality of life and well-being of generations to come. The authors provide a theoretical background to the concept of sustainable …
Sustainable Agriculture Policies for Human Well-Being
Integrated Efficiency Approach
Av Bazyli Czyżewski, Łukasz Kryszak
Häftad, 2023
551 kr
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This book deals with the important topic of policies for sustainable agriculture, since food insecurity is a growing concern for policy makers and will affect the quality of life and well-being of generations to come. The authors provide a theoretical background to the concept of sustainable …
Unequal Costs of Covid-19 on Well-being in Europe
Av Louise Dalingwater, Vanessa Boullet m. fl.
Inbunden, 2022
962 kr
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This volume focuses on the wider wellbeing costs within European countries as a result of the outbreak of the pandemic and the control measures implemented thereafter. In particular, it considers to what extent Covid-19 and measures taken to cope with the crisis have weakened economic and social …
Unequal Costs of Covid-19 on Well-being in Europe
Av Louise Dalingwater, Vanessa Boullet m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
679 kr
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This volume focuses on the wider wellbeing costs within European countries as a result of the outbreak of the pandemic and the control measures implemented thereafter. In particular, it considers to what extent Covid-19 and measures taken to cope with the crisis have weakened economic and social …
Smart Sustainable Cities and Knowledge-Based Economy
Policy Implications
Av Enrico Ivaldi, Andrea Ciacci
Inbunden, 2023
607 kr
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This book provides information and resources to city planners and other public policy officials on the importance of smart sustainable cities and their relationship with urban knowledge-based economy. It answers important topical questions relating to urban sustainable development and human …
Smart Sustainable Cities and Knowledge-Based Economy
Policy Implications
Av Enrico Ivaldi, Andrea Ciacci
Häftad, 2024
625 kr
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This book provides information and resources to city planners and other public policy officials on the importance of smart sustainable cities and their relationship with urban knowledge-based economy. It answers important topical questions relating to urban sustainable development and human …
Organizational Strategies for Work-Life Balance
For Whom, Why, and Under What Conditions
Av Dong-Jin Lee, M. Joseph Sirgy
Inbunden, 2024
1128 kr
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This book provides a systematic review of the research literature related to the effectiveness of organizational policies and programs on work-life balance (WLB). It discusses policies and practices related to workload management, flextime, flexplace, alternative job arrangements, and family care. …
Organizational Strategies for Work-Life Balance
For Whom, Why, and Under What Conditions
Av Dong-Jin Lee, M. Joseph Sirgy
Häftad, 2025
792 kr
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This book provides a systematic review of the research literature related to the effectiveness of organizational policies and programs on work-life balance (WLB). It discusses policies and practices related to workload management, flextime, flexplace, alternative job arrangements, and family care. …
Resistance to COVID-19 Vaccination
Drivers, Impact on Human Wellbeing, and Policy Implications
Av Stephanie Rossouw, Talita Greyling
Inbunden, 2024
792 kr
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This book presents advanced methodologies for analyzing attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine across 10 countries spanning both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, employing cutting-edge Big Data and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) techniques. Serving as an important resource for …
