Social quality of territories development: measurement problems

Sociology

Authors

  • Vsevolod V. Samsonov Institute of Philosophy and Law of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences; 8, Nikolaev str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia

Keywords:

social quality, inclusion, exclusion, cohesion, stratification, empowerment

Abstract

In the paper the theoretical bases of the concept of «social quality» as methodology of complex research ofprocesses of social development of territories and communities are considered. Key elements of «social quality» are analyzed, the problem of their interrelation and it’s priority in research is considered.

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Published

2013-03-30