{"product_id":"wellbeing-a-complete-reference-guide-wellbeing-and-the-environment-isbn-9781118608371","title":"Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing and the Environment","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of the six-volume \u003ci\u003eWellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, this volume examines the ways in which the built environment can affect and enhance the wellbeing of society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the effects of environment on wellbeing and provides insight and guidance for designing, creating, or providing environments that improve wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks at the social and health issues surrounding sustainable energy and sustainable communities, and how those connect to concepts of wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings the evidence base for environmental wellbeing into one volume from across disciplines including urban planning, psychology, sociology, healthcare, architecture, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart of the six-volume set \u003ci\u003eWellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, which brings together leading research on wellbeing from across the social sciences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull Contents of Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Wellbeing and the Environment: An Overview 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRachel Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Wellbeing and the Neighborhood 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Urban Neighborhoods and Mental Health across the Life Course 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eErin Gilbert and Sandro Galea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Impact of the Local Social and Physical Local Environment on Wellbeing 51\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnne Ellaway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Density and Mental Wellbeing 69\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChristopher T. Boyko and Rachel Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Neighborhoods and Social Interaction 91\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eScott C. Brown and Joanna Lombard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Living in the City: Mixed Use and Quality of Life 119\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGraeme Evans Copyrighted Material\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 ‘‘We Live Here Too’’ .What Makes a Child-Friendly Neighborhood? 147\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKaren E. Martin and Lisa J. Wood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 A Step Too Far? Designing Dementia-Friendly Neighborhoods 185\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLynne Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e Contents of this Volume\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Walkable Neighborhoods: Principles, Measures, and Health Impacts 219\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTim G. Townshend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Quality of Urban Spaces and Wellbeing 249\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMags Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Wellbeing and Buildings 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Children and the Physical Environment 273\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLorraine E. Maxwell and Gary W. Evans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Wellbeing and the School Environment 301\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndy Jones and Flo Harrison\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Built Housing Environment, Wellbeing, and Older People 335\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRachael Dutton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Workplace and Wellbeing 373\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJeremy Myerson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Linking the Physical Design of Health-Care Environments to Wellbeing Indicators 391\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Payne, Rachel Potter, and Rebecca Cain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Wellbeing and Green Spaces 419\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Wellbeing and Green Spaces in Cities 421\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilliam Sullivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Environmental Interaction and Engagement: Supporting Wellbeing 445\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRichard Coles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Wellbeing and the Environment: Other Factors and the Future 499\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Crime and the Urban Environment: The Implications for Wellbeing 501\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCaroline L. Davey and Andrew B. Wootton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Transport and Wellbeing 535\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNick Tyler\u003cbr\u003e Contents of this Volume\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Air Quality and Wellbeing 569\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBen Croxford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Implications of Low-Carbon Design of Housing for Health and Wellbeing: A U.K. Case Study 579\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael Davies, Ian Hamilton, Anna Mavrogianni, Rokia Raslan, and Paul Wilkinson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Cobenefits of Insulating Houses: Research Evidence and Policy Implications 607\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhilippa Howden-Chapman and Nicholas Preval\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 The Multiple Pathways between Environment and Health 627\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarketta Kyttä and Anna Broberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Summary: Wellbeing and the Environmental Implications for Design 653\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRachel Cooper and Elizabeth Burton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 669\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Guide’s major strengths are its breadth and depth with reviews of the literature, case studies, empirical findings, historical reflections, and future guidance. Scientists working on any subfield can now see how their work informs other fields and ideas for interdisciplinary projects.\" (\u003ci\u003ePsycCRITIQUES\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2015) \u003cp\u003e\"I would recommend this book for acquisition. Each volume has its own ISBN and there are volume indexes, rather than a master index, so specialist libraries could purchase individual volumes. The different volumes hang together well however, so I would recommend getting the set if possible. This set has arrived on the crest of a wave of academic and, to a lesser extent, public interest. Academic libraries catering for courses in psychology, health-related subjects, education, social policy or economics will all find useful material here.\" (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This series could complement a variety of libraries, such as a home or personal library, office, or academic setting. Wellbeing is a global topic that influences each individual. This series is a valuable resource.” (\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Books Annual\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 June 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Design Management and Policy at the University of Lancaster.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Burton\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Sustainable Building Design and Wellbeing and founding director of the Wellbeing in Sustainable Environments research unit at the University of Warwick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCary L. Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the first multi-volume, interdisciplinary exploration of the topic of wellbeing. The notion of wellbeing has grown in importance and prominence across the globe in recent years and this reference work provides an in-depth examination of the characteristics that enable individuals and organizations to thrive and flourish. Under the direction of noted academic Cary Cooper, and edited by a distinguished group of senior scholars from a variety of disciplines, this project looks at wellbeing from multiple perspectives, including children and families; the workplace; the environment; later life; economics; and interventions and public policy. Spanning the social sciences and encompassing the latest research, this is an essential reference for scholars, students, professionals, and policymakers who want to enhance and promote human wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWellbeing and the Environment\u003c\/i\u003e examines the relationship between wellbeing and environment, focusing specifically on the built environment. It presents the evidence and science available in relation to the effects of the environment on wellbeing and provides insight and guidance for designing, creating or providing environments that are conducive to improving wellbeing. This volume brings together an evidence base from across urban planning, psychology, sociology, healthcare, architecture, and more, that looks at the environment, health, and wellbeing in relationship to human environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990473588965,"sku":"NP9781118608371","price":251.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118608371.jpg?v=1761787968","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/wellbeing-a-complete-reference-guide-wellbeing-and-the-environment-isbn-9781118608371","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}