Sen and the art of quality of life maintenance: towards a working definition of quality of life

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...

書目詳細資料
Main Authors:	Ruta, D, Camfield, L, Donaldson, C
格式:	Working paper
語言:	English
出版:	Wellbeing in Developing Countries Research Group 2006
主題:	Development and Refugees (see also Sociology) Evaluation of social policies,programmes and practice Poverty

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