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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 critical themes and issues such as human rights and good governance, participation, peace, gender, environment, religion and spirituality, aging, social protection and partnership. It appreciates the importance of goals and targets, but calls to look beyond them to visualise future directions in social development. The book argues that values-driven social development needs to focus on knowledge creation, dissemination and training, draw on multidisciplinary knowledge and professionals, promote conscientious consumption, create less unequal societies and engage in innovation that brings happiness to everyone.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781137445971
  • ISBN-10: 1137445971
  • Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
  • Publish Date: November 2016
  • Dimensions: 8.63 x 6.12 x 0.85 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.02 pounds
  • Page Count: 281

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