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Vani Kant Borooah

A Quantitative Analysis of Regional Well-Being: Identity and Gender in India, South Africa, the USA and the UK

A Quantitative Analysis of Regional Well-Being: Identity and Gender in India, South Africa, the USA and the UK

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This book examines the link between happiness and social group using data from the World Values Survey, focusing on India and South Africa, and exploring cultural bias, religion, patriarchy, and gender. It also examines how world happiness has evolved between 1994 and 2014.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between happiness and the social group to which one belongs, utilizing data from the esteemed World Values Survey. Through a rigorous statistical analysis, it sheds light on the profound differences in the probability of happiness and life satisfaction observed between the predominant social group and subordinate groups. The author's meticulous research encompasses a wide range of topics, including cast and race, cultural bias, religion, patriarchy, and gender, with dedicated chapters dedicated to examining these issues in the context of India and South Africa. Furthermore, an additional chapter offers a global perspective, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The longitudinal nature of the data allows for a fascinating examination of how world happiness has evolved between 1994 and 2014. This invaluable resource is a must-read for advanced students, scholars, and policymakers engaged in development economics, well-being, development geography, and sociology. Its insights and analysis will undoubtedly contribute to our understanding of this critical aspect of human existence.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367564278

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