Wellbeing and Place

'This edited collection brings together some novel, and at times challenging, new insights into the dynamics that determine wellbeing in relation to place. The theoretical and empirical contributions offered by both new and leading researchers from different disciplinary and policy perspectives, ensure that this volume will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and practitioners working in the field.' Christine Milligan, Lancaster University, UK 'The term "wellbeing" is increasingly appearing in policy and scholarship. This excellent collection of essays is therefore timely. The contributors offer an unrivalled depth of reflection and diversity of perspectives on the ways that place is integral to wellbeing's development and experience.' Robin Kearns, University of Auckland, New Zealand ’Wellbeing and Place is a wonderfully wide-ranging examination of two increasingly important policy concepts. This must-read collection offers a critical analysis of mainstream approaches to wellbeing, and shows convincingly how wellbeing and space are linked insolubly. This book takes our understandings of wellbeing in new and exciting directions.’ Tim Schwanen, University of Oxford, UK 'The book will be vital reading for those assessing the legacy of regional planning under New Labour, whether their core interest is within England or beyond.' Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design