Sen and the art of quality of life maintenance: towards a working definition of quality of life
The capability approach advocated by Amartya Sen provides a new philosophical framework for social policy. It also permits re-appraisal of a central concept in health and social care, and more recently international development - 'quality of life'. This paper begins by comparing Sen's...
Main Authors: | Ruta, D, Camfield, L, Donaldson, C |
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Format: | Working paper |
Language: | English |
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Wellbeing in Developing Countries Research Group
2006
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