Taking Well-Being and Quality of Life for Granted? : An Empirical Study on Social Protection and Disability in South Africa (Gesundheitsförderung - Rehabilitation - Teilhabe)

Bertmann, Isabella

Springer VS（2017/11発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 228 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783658198114

Full Description

Isabella Bertmann investigates the connection between disability, poverty, and quality of life, and how social protection measures can influence this relationship. The focus of this study is on South Africa. On the basis of qualitative interviews conducted with individuals affected as well as with local disability and social policy professionals, the author provides enlightening insights into the contemporary discourse on inclusive social protection systems. By combining theoretical considerations on well-being and quality of life (based on the Capability Approach) with her empirical data, she opens new perspectives on the multidimensionality of poverty, social inclusion, and self-determined living.

Contents

Definitions of Poverty and Disability.- Social Policy and Social Inclusion from an International Perspective.- Quality of Life and Well-Being from a Multi-Disciplinary Perspective.- Social and Disability Policy in South Africa.