Future Directions in Social Development

Future Directions in Social Development edited by James Midgley, Manohar Pawar.

This book invites readers to think about future directions in social development. The book succinctly presents the historical context and progress of social development. By reflecting on the Millennium and Sustainable Development Goals, it discusses the increasing global relevance of several critica...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Midgley, James (Editor), Pawar, Manohar (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
Edition:1st ed. 2017.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Comparative politics.
Economic development.
Social change.
Poverty.
Religion and sociology.
Social justice.
Human rights.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Social development forging ahead
  • 2. Social development in historical context
  • 3. Social development: progress so far
  • 4. Human rights based and good governance approaches to social development
  • 5. The need for enhanced community participation
  • 6. Conflict, peace and social development
  • 7. Gender equality and social development
  • 8. Social Development, the Environment and the Future of the Planet
  • 9. Global ageing, social development and the well being of the world's elders
  • 10. Religion, the spiritual dimension and social development
  • 11. Social protection and social development
  • 12. Enhancing global cooperation in social development
  • 13. Beyond goals and targets: future of social development.

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