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paperback. Despite the expansion of higher education, representation, level of participation and likelihood of academic success remain highest amongst young people from affluent areas and lowest amongst those from deprived neighbourhoods. This report identifies factors which impact upon the minority of disadvantaged young people who enter higher education. Num Pages: 76 pages, 4figs.23tabs. BIC Classification: JFF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 314.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 76
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345080
- ISBN
- 9781861345080
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€ 26.99€ 26.36
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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€ 38.25
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Paperback. Assistive technology and telecare are of increasing importance in government policy on healthcare provision. This report provides a comprehensive review and analysis of current policy and practice, as well as making recommendations for the future. Editor(s): Brownsell, Simon; Bradley, David; Porteus, Jeremy. Num Pages: 100 pages, 6ill.13figs.29tabs. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 284.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344625
- ISBN
- 9781861344625
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€ 32.99€ 30.99
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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€ 37.91
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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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€ 35.99€ 34.44
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hardcover. Pro-'workfare' governments justify their policies by claiming 'workfare' helps enhance self-esteem and promote the dignity of the unemployed. On the other hand, welfare activists argue that 'workfare' suppresses the dignity of unemployed persons. This book examines the concept of human dignity in this context and attempts to clarify its meaning. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations,. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. 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
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344311
- ISBN
- 9781861344311
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€ 90.18
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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€ 36.75
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Paperback. The study, when published in 2002, received coverage across the globe from Brazil to Greece and attracted the support of the then High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson. Anyone interested in understanding, campaigning or simply debating the issues facing policy makers today will find this book a rich and compelling resource. Editor(s): Townsend, Peter; Gordon, David. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 710.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343956
- ISBN
- 9781861343956
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€ 41.99€ 39.42
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Paperback. This book reports on the first substantial UK study of parenting, disability and mental health. It examines the views of parents and children in 75 families. Covering a broad spectrum of issues facing disabled parents and their families, it provides a comprehensive review of relevant policy issues. Num Pages: 208 pages, 28tabs. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 185 x 11. Weight in Grams: 330.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343642
- ISBN
- 9781861343642
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€ 38.99€ 36.79
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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€ 36.75
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Paperback.
- Format
- 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€ 38.45
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Paperback. This classic text presents Blair's Beveridge Lecture alongside the views of some of Britain's foremost policy analysts and commentators. It provides a rich tapestry of analysis, insight and reflection that will stimulate critical debate about the shape of British welfare for some time to come. Editor(s): Walker, Robert. Num Pages: 180 pages, 1tabs. BIC Classification: JFFA; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 280.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341990
- ISBN
- 9781861341990
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€ 27.99€ 27.52
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Paperback. This highly topical book provides a synthesis of developments in innovative service provision for homeless people in the member countries of the European Union. Series: FEANTSA Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, 10figs.1tab. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFFB; JKS; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 395.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341891
- ISBN
- 9781861341891
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€ 27.99€ 27.48
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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€ 30.99
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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.
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- 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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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.28
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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€ 32.49
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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€ 32.16
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Paperback. This review of research and development initiatives intended to help disabled people get (or stay in) work, takes views of disabled people as a yardstick by which to assess good practice. It pinpoints gaps in existing research, and highlights the varying requirements of disabled people, employers and service providers as users of research. Num Pages: 68 pages, 2tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 293.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 68
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341211
- ISBN
- 9781861341211
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€ 29.99€ 28.67
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Paperback. Users of social and health care services play an increasingly significant part within systems of local governance. This report examines the strategies user groups adopt to seek their objectives, and explores issues relating to notions of consumerism and citizenship. It should be read by anyone involved in health and social care policy and practice. Num Pages: 120 pages, 2tabs. BIC Classification: JFFG; JPR; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861340566
- ISBN
- 9781861340566
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€ 31.99€ 29.79
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Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429766
- ISBN
- 9781847429766
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€ 38.99€ 36.79
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Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429728
- ISBN
- 9781847429728
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€ 103.79
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Hardcover. This book explores issues central to contemporary theoretical debates around the nature of trust, linking abstract concerns to empirical analysis with interviews with service-users, practitioners and managers. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH; JKSM; MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 179 x 244 x 8. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428899
- ISBN
- 9781847428899
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€ 102.95
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Paperback. Encompassing an extensive range of print and online media, this reader brings together a selection of highly influential writings by Danny Dorling which look at inequality and social justice. Editor(s): Dorling, Daniel. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JK; RGC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 766.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428790
- ISBN
- 9781847428790
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€ 40.99€ 37.95
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Hardcover. This original and topical book tells the untold stories of migrants' experiences of, and responses to, financial exclusion in London. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JFFN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428431
- ISBN
- 9781847428431
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€ 104.31
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