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paperback. Nordic countries are generally regarded as global welfare role models. Consequently, the influence of Nordic welfare systems in academic and policy debates has been immense. By focusing on the vital issue of violence by men to female partners and/or their children, this book seeks to reconsider this over-simplistic image. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1DN; JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346025
- ISBN
- 9781861346025
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€ 40.99€ 38.70
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paperback. This book offers an account of how groups of economically marginal people have adapt and negotiate the offerings of a 'post industrial' labour market and a welfare system geared towards reintegrating them into formal employment. Through close ethnographic study it highlights collective strategies and responses to labour and welfare changes. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JFF; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346001
- ISBN
- 9781861346001
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€ 38.99€ 37.27
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Paperback. This is the first book specifically aimed at students that integrates the description and analysis of social policy in Scotland since devolution. It has been designed to support the delivery of social policy and related courses in Scotland itself but also to appeal to students on courses across the United Kingdom. Editor(s): Mooney, Gerry; Scott, Gill. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345943
- ISBN
- 9781861345943
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€ 40.99€ 38.45
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hardcover. Changing Scotland uses longitudinal data from the British Household Panel Survey to improve our knowledge and understanding of the impact of devolution on the lives of people in Scotland. It is the first time that BHPS data has been used in this way. Editor(s): Ermisch, John F.; Wright, Robert E. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JKS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345936
- ISBN
- 9781861345936
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€ 97.30
€ 97.30
Paperback. Focusing on the role of public health services in promoting health and correcting the "disease" of social inequality, this reader brings together writings from Richard Titmuss's work on health. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1DB; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 452.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345608
- ISBN
- 9781861345608
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€ 38.99€ 37.27
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Paperback. The Bangladeshi population is the fastest growing ethnic group within the UK. Despite this, Bangladeshis in Britain are an under-researched group. This is especially true of the women in this community. Women in transition examines, in-depth and for the first time, Bangladeshi women's domestic and community lives. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JFSJ1; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345103
- ISBN
- 9781861345103
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€ 26.99€ 26.68
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paperback. This moving book about the lives of families in London's East End gives important new insights into neighbourhood relations (including race relations), through the eyes of the local community. Using an up-to-date account of life in East London, the authors illustrate how cities faced with neighbourhoods in decline are changing. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 621.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344977
- ISBN
- 9781861344977
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€ 38.99€ 37.27
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Paperback. Recent urban disturbances, concerns about the fate of asylum seekers and renewed debates about the nature of ethnic identity and citizenship have all combined to give ethnic differences a high public and policy profile. This book explores the diverse experiences of ethnic disadvantage and challenges common assumptions. Num Pages: 192 pages, figs. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFF; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 298.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344670
- ISBN
- 9781861344670
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€ 40.99€ 38.77
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Paperback. New Labour has concentrated many of its social policy initiatives in reinvigorating the family, community and work. But just how 'new' are the ideas driving policy and practice? This book shows how New Labour has drawn on the ideas and premises of functionalism, which dominated British and American sociological thought from the 1940s to the 1960s. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344595
- ISBN
- 9781861344595
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€ 40.99€ 38.54
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Paperback. The book provides an essential background to understanding debates surrounding immigration and refugee policy. It examines different theoretical approaches to immigration and explores links between immigration policy, welfare and social exclusion, as well as documenting migrants' experiences in negotiating and challenging these policies. Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFD; JFFN; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344519
- ISBN
- 9781861344519
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€ 36.99€ 35.15
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Paperback. Children, family and the state examines different theories of childhood, children's rights and the relationship between children, parents and the state. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 214 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344489
- ISBN
- 9781861344489
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€ 38.99€ 37.27
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paperback. In the year 2000, the Human Rights Act 1998 came into force. This book reviews the implications of the Act for disabled people. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFG; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 230.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344250
- ISBN
- 9781861344250
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€ 38.99€ 37.37
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Paperback. The welfare we want? presents a detailed and unique comparison of welfare policies in the Britain and America. A team of international experts outlines, compares and contrasts the reform strategies pursued in each country and summarises the results to date. Editor(s): Walker, Robert; Wiseman, Michael. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 323.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344076
- ISBN
- 9781861344076
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€ 38.99€ 37.41
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Paperback. Current policy encourages 'partnerships' between statutory organisations and professionals; public and private sectors; with voluntary organisations and local communities. But is this collaborative discourse as distinctive as the government claims? These claims are critically examined, using evidence from a wide range of welfare partnerships. Editor(s): Glendinning, Caroline; Powell, Martin; Rummery, Kirstein. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343390
- ISBN
- 9781861343390
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€ 38.99€ 37.37
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paperback. Evaluating New Labour's welfare reforms builds on the analysis of bestselling 'New Labour, New Welfare State?' (The Policy Press, 1999) to examine the Government's welfare policies to the end of its first term. It moves beyond a descriptive account to provide an evaluative perspective on New Labour's welfare reforms. Editor(s): Powell, Martin. Num Pages: 272 pages, 17tabs. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKS; JPFF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343352
- ISBN
- 9781861343352
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€ 38.99€ 37.27
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Paperback. Policy makers across the world confront issues relating to lone parents and employment, with many governments seeking to increase the participation of lone parents in the labour market. This book offers an analysis of policies and provisions in several countries, identifying policy lessons. Chapters are written by experts on lone parenthood. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDN; 1DNN; 1KBB; 1MBF; JFS; JHBK; JKSB; JPQB; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343208
- ISBN
- 9781861343208
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€ 36.99€ 35.00
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Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343147
- ISBN
- 9781861343147
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€ 40.99€ 38.49
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Paperback. The general objective of this book is to contribute to the debate on, as well as to the development and implementation of, EU social policies and social policies in EU countries, particularly the growing emphasis in these policies on "activation" and "participation" rather than income provision. Editor(s): Berkel, Rik van; Moller, Iver Hornemann; Moller, Iver Hornemann. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1fig.17tabs. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342805
- ISBN
- 9781861342805
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€ 40.99€ 38.45
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Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- illustrated ed
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341761
- ISBN
- 9781861341761
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€ 30.99€ 29.04
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Paperback. This book presents all seventeen chapters of evidence commissioned by the Acheson Inquiry to inform its work. It complements both the Acheson Inquiry report published by The Stationary Office and The widening gap (The Policy Press, 1999), which provides a broad overview and systematic interpretation of the Inequalities in Health debate. Editor(s): Gordon, David; Shaw, Mary; Dorling, Daniel; Davey-Smith, George. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 60figs.83tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 297 x 23. Weight in Grams: 764.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341747
- ISBN
- 9781861341747
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€ 32.99€ 31.40
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€ 31.40
hardcover. Immigration has been a controversial area of public policy since the Commonwealth Immigration Act ended most primary immigration in 1962. This study looks at the work of practitioners in the court-system that hears appeals from immigrants against decisions made by the British government. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1fig.2tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFN; LNAA; LNDA1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 148. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341723
- ISBN
- 9781861341723
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€ 34.99€ 33.83
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Paperback. This challenging book brings together contributions from leading poverty analysts on inequalities in income, wealth, standard of living, employment, education, housing, crime and health. It charts the extent of the growth in inequalities and offers a coherent critique of the New Labour government's policies aimed at those tackling this crisis. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 288 x 23. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341464
- ISBN
- 9781861341464
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€ 33.99€ 32.68
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Paperback. This report addresses the critical issues of implementation of the long-term public service agenda. The authors draw upon a unique range of research, practice and theory from the fields of community development, regeneration projects, public and private sector management and organisation development, as well as public and social policy. Num Pages: 180 pages, 3figs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN1; JPQB; JPR; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341433
- ISBN
- 9781861341433
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€ 31.99€ 30.22
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Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341426
- ISBN
- 9781861341426
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€ 33.99€ 32.68
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€ 32.68