Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
Hardback. Examining West European terrorism and counter-terrorism since it evolved in the late 1960s, this text assesses past, present and future terrorist trends, and analyzes the internal security policies that have been initiated by the member states of the European Union (EU) to combat terrorism. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; HBTV; JKSW1; JPQB; JPWL; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333654613
- ISBN
- 9780333654613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Hardcover. This text investigates the origins of collective social welfare in Spain from the early 19th-century, to set the context for an analysis of contemporary social policy from the perspective of economic and political trends since the transition of democracy in the mid 1970s. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; HBTB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333654620
- ISBN
- 9780333654620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardback. This volume examines the social welfare state of the main four Southern European countries: Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece. They look at policies adopted in the fields of employment, migration, health, social security, pensions and gender family issues. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; JKS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333655375
- ISBN
- 9780333655375
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Hardback. Presents an alternative theoretical approach to the study of the transformation of the modern welfare state. In this work, the theoretical framework is applied in an empirical analysis of the Danish variant of the Scandinavian welfare state model. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DND; JKS; JPA; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333659571
- ISBN
- 9780333659571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardcover. This work argues that just as housing has played a central part in the development - and more recent slowdown - of Korea's economy, housing policies may contribute to resisting the destructive forces that the probable reunification of North and South will bring, and create hope for the future. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPK; JKSB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan Dublin, Ireland
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333660997
- ISBN
- 9780333660997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Paperback. This text looks at the ways in which NGO-state-donor relationships have changed the role that NGOs play in development. The authors conclude that NGOs are "losing their roots" - getting closer to donors and governments and more distant from the poor and disempowered who they seek to assist. Editor(s): Hulme, David; Edwards, Michael. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JKSR; JPSN; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan London
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333665824
- ISBN
- 9780333665824
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40
Hardback. Examines political, economic and social issues in the debate on the future of the European Union. The book addresses questions about areas such as: the role of the European Parliament and democratic control; the reform of the public sector; citizenship; and crime and criminal justice. Editor(s): Symes, Valerie. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFF; JKS; JPHC; JPSN2; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333666005
- ISBN
- 9780333666005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.10
€ 195.10
Hardback. Set against the context of wider developments in youth justice in Britain, this book examines the origins, key features and outcomes of police work with young people, the realities of multi-agency decision-making, and the impact on young people and their families. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSW1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333666708
- ISBN
- 9780333666708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardback. This work uses the case of the National Health Service to examine the management of ambiguity and change. Num Pages: 184 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSW; KJM; KNV; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333669068
- ISBN
- 9780333669068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
Hardback. An analysis of the changing rights, duties and benefits of citizenship in nineteenth and twentieth century Britain. Parker focuses on the difficulties of honouring citizenship entitlements at the end of the twentieth century, in a society with rising expectations, persistent unemployment, and an ageing poplulation. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333673607
- ISBN
- 9780333673607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Paperback. An analysis of the changing rights, duties and benefits of citizenship in nineteenth and twentieth century Britain. Parker focuses on the difficulties of honouring citizenship entitlements at the end of the twentieth century, in a society with rising expectations, persistent unemployment, and an ageing poplulation. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333673614
- ISBN
- 9780333673614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.00
€ 127.00
Hardback. An analysis of household living standards in Central Asia. This text deals with methodological issues of measuring household welfare in transition, quantifies living standards in various ways, and also looks at support given by the state, firms, other households and NGOs. Editor(s): Falkingham, Jane; etc.; Klugman, Jeni (Economist, Europe and Central Asia Department, World Bank); Marnie, Sheila (Research Fellow, European University Institute, Florence, Italy); Micklewright, John (Professor of Economics, European University Institute, Florence, Italy). Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; JKSB; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 477.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333674338
- ISBN
- 9780333674338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardback. The decline and rescue of low income government-sponsored housing estates across Northern Europe is recounted in this text. An account is given of the physical, social and organizational problems facing social landlords in five countries. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 38. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333674635
- ISBN
- 9780333674635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardcover. This text constitutes a history of the World Food Programme (WFP). It tells the story of the circumstances and origins of WFP and growth from modest beginnings in 1963-65, to become the main source of international food aid for both disaster relief and development. Num Pages: 330 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPSN1; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333676684
- ISBN
- 9780333676684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.27
€ 68.27
Paperback. This text offers a comprehensive assessment of policing in late-modern Britain. The overall theme is that as we approach the end of the 20th century, it is an appropriate time to review recent developments in policing and law enforcement and to consider future prospects. Editor(s): Francis, Peter; etc.; Davies, Pamela (Senior Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle); Jupp, Victor (Principal Lecturer, University of Northumbria at Newcastle). Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333689660
- ISBN
- 9780333689660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Hardback. An analysis of institutional dynamics which develops the argument that social policy development in Korea is not due to common exogenous factors such as international or union pressure but the desire of government to have itself legitimated. The book is part of the ST ANTHONY'S series. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPK; JFF; JKS; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333699270
- ISBN
- 9780333699270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.48
€ 127.48
Hardback. Since 1957, more than 45 countries have received aid from China, yet little has been known about the effectiveness or impact of this assistance. This book provides an account of China's experience as an aid donor in rural Africa. Series: Macmillan International Political Economy S. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1H; GTF; JFSF; JKSR; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333712801
- ISBN
- 9780333712801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardback. An examination of the role of the media during crises, which considers the general issues that are pertinent in communicating at a time of disaster, and looks at the relationship between the media and the organisations dealing with particular crises, such as Hillsborough and Dunblane. Editor(s): Harrison, Shirley. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFC; JKSR; JKSW; KJM; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333717851
- ISBN
- 9780333717851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.72
€ 127.72
Hardcover. This challenge to critical orthodoxy argues that Wordsworth rejected the political dogmas of his age after the French Revolution. He attacked the binary thinking dominating public affairs and questioned the value of the Georgian domestic ideal, using the homeless to bear his message. Series: Romanticism in Perspective: Texts, Cultures, Histories. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSC; JFCX; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333718872
- ISBN
- 9780333718872
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Hardback. This work contexualizes crime and social control within debates about modernism, globalism, risk, and technological innovation. It includes discussion of contemporary issues such as gun control and privatized policing, and re-examines recurring issues about policing and punishment. Editor(s): Carlen, Pat; Morgan, Rod. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSW1; JKV; L. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333725023
- ISBN
- 9780333725023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.95
€ 193.95