Quality of life is one of the most important issues facing the world today and is central to the development of social policy.

This innovative book discusses this crucial topic, assessing the criteria for judging attempts to raise quality of life, including the satisfaction of basic and social needs, autonomy to enjoy life and social connectivity. It considers key topics such as:

• individual well-being and health-related quality of life
• human needs - living fulfilling and flourishing lives
• poverty and social exclusion
• social solidarity,...