Living well within planetary limits: a comparative analysis of contrasting paradigms for achieving quality of life in South Korea and Bolivia

Bell, K. (2017) Living well within planetary limits: a comparative analysis of contrasting paradigms for achieving quality of life in South Korea and Bolivia. In: Valverde Viesca, K., Gutiérrez Márquez, E., Flores, A. and González Martínez, C. A. (eds.) Ciudadanía y calidad de vida : debates, retos y experiencias en torno al desarrollo social en México y América Latina = Citizenship and Quality of Life: Debates, Challenges and Experiences Regarding Social Development in Mexico and Latin America. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México: Ciudad de México, pp. 30-45. ISBN 9786070299872

Abstract

This chapter explores the Bolivian approach to sustainability and wellbeing - the concept of 'Vivir Bien'. It describes the importance of redistribution of wealth for achieving sustainability and living within the limits of the one planet that we have.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Keywords: Sustainability, Latin America, well-being, Vivir Bien, nature, harmony, planetary limits.
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Bell, Dr Karen
• Authors: Bell, K.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
• Publisher: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
• ISBN: 9786070299872