Concern about the quality of life and its measurement is probably greater now than ever before. The last five years have seen considerable changes in policy, particularly in health and social service markets bringing into question appropriate measures of input and output. The issues addressed in this volume range from the philosophical question of what the good life is, to detailed studies of what constitutes a good quality of life for particular client groups. Quality of Life will be valuable reading for researchers and practitioners in social policy, social work and economics.
Concern about the quality of life and its measurement is probably greater now than ever before. The last five years have seen considerable changes in ...
First published in 1985, this book considers the financial consequences of parents and other relatives caring for severely disabled children at home. At the time of publication little reliable information was available on the costs incurred by informal carers, which this book set to rectify.
The volume interweaves hard statistical material about money with the detailed personal responses of parents. It examines the claim that disablement in a child reduces parents earnings while simultaneously creating an extra expense. The author compares the incomes and expenditure patterns of more...
First published in 1985, this book considers the financial consequences of parents and other relatives caring for severely disabled children at hom...
When Aady Lou gets lost on the dark side of the pond, she has a journey she will never forget. She finds a glitter wand along the way and will discover if the wand is magical, or if the real magic is within.
When Aady Lou gets lost on the dark side of the pond, she has a journey she will never forget. She finds a glitter wand along the way and will discove...
A children's book about all the fun things dinosaurs could do if they lived in space. Created by a nine year old girl, this book is filled with her colorful dinosaur illustrations that your child will love.
A children's book about all the fun things dinosaurs could do if they lived in space. Created by a nine year old girl, this book is filled with her co...
Nine year old Kristin Maggio returns for another book featuring alluring poems and art that invite us in her world-as seen through her eyes. Many of the paintings and poems in this book were featured in her solo art exhibit 'Face Your Fears." Kristin's work serves as an inspiration to all of us and helps bring light to the abilities those with autism have.
Nine year old Kristin Maggio returns for another book featuring alluring poems and art that invite us in her world-as seen through her eyes. Many of t...
First published in 1985, this book considers the financial consequences of parents and other relatives caring for severely disabled children at home. At the time of publication little reliable information was available on the costs incurred by informal carers, which this book set to rectify.
The volume interweaves hard statistical material about money with the detailed personal responses of parents. It examines the claim that disablement in a child reduces parents earnings while simultaneously creating an extra expense. The author compares the incomes and expenditure patterns of...
First published in 1985, this book considers the financial consequences of parents and other relatives caring for severely disabled children at hom...