Download or read book Cross-cultural Perspectives on Quality of Life written by Kenneth D. Keith and published by American Association. This book was released on 2000 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of quality of life exists in an increasingly culturally divergent and international environment. This global orientation means increased cultural exchanges and cross-cultural research to understand both the culture-bound and universal nature of the quality-of-life concept. In this extensive survey, two renowned quality of life experts provide a global outlook on quality of life issues for people with mental retardation.