Time Policies for a Sustainable Society

• Main Author: Reisch, Lucia A. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Political Science,
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Political theory.; Medical research.; Social policy.; Quality of life.; Social Sciences.; Quality of Life Research.; Social Policy.; Political Theory.

This book explores time use, time policy, well-being and sustainable development using concepts and findings from time policy research, socio-ecological sustainability research, behavioral economics, consumer research, and research into prosperity and "the good life".  Because any change i...

Table of Contents:

• Overview: Issues and Approaches
• Transformation in Time: Time as a Framework
• Transformation of Time Regimes: Time as a Design Variable
• Time Policy for Transformation: Approaches, Strategies, Initiatives
• Review and Recommendations.