Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
Hardcover. This book analyses the immediate challenges from headlong cuts, root-and-branch restructuring and the longer-term pressures from population ageing. It demonstrates that a more humane and generous welfare state that will build social inclusiveness is possible and shows how it can be achieved. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSB; JPH; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137328106
- ISBN
- 9781137328106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
Paperback. This book discusses the crisis of caregiving as it affects parents seeking to provide good care for their children and people who care for their aged or disabled relatives. Discussed are alternatives to the present welfare system, a description of the current safety net programs, and an analysis of the privatization of social services. Editor(s): Mandell, Betty Reid. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137332974
- ISBN
- 9781137332974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.32
€ 66.32
Just the Facts Ma'am: A Case Study of the Reversal of Corruption in th...
Isaac, R. Mark, Norton, Doug
Hardcover. Just the Facts Ma'am is the only book written from an economics perspective that addresses one of the most remarkable cases of the reversal of corruption in the history of the United States - a case of corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department. Num Pages: 84 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JKSW1; JPZ; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Number of pages
- 82
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358288
- ISBN
- 9781137358288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.69
€ 65.69
Hardcover. The use of regional organizations to mitigate and respond to disasters has become a global trend. This book examines the role regional organizations play in managing disaster risk through a comparative study of ten regional organizations, demonstrating their current limitations and future potential. Num Pages: 256 pages, 19 black & white tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; JPR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137439291
- ISBN
- 9781137439291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.89
€ 66.89
Hardcover. Free Money for All makes the case for a basic income guarantee of $10,000 per adult US citizen. The book shows that a basic income guarantee will increase gross national happiness and gross national freedom, while helping to mitigate some of the worst consequences of rising technological unemployment. Series: Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; KCA; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137471321
- ISBN
- 9781137471321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Once the world's largest ODA provider, contemporary Japan seems much less visible in international development. However, this book demonstrates that Japan, with its own aid philosophy, experiences, and models of aid, has ample lessons to offer to the international community as the latter seeks new paradigms of development cooperation. Editor(s): Kato, Hiroshi; Shimomura, Yasutami. Num Pages: 408 pages, 15 black & white tables, 9 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JKSR; JPS; KCA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137505378
- ISBN
- 9781137505378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.99
€ 206.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mendes, Philip; Snow, Pamela. Num Pages: 430 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 29. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137556387
- ISBN
- 9781137556387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.42
€ 140.42
Hardback. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Political Sociology. Num Pages: 278 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JKS; KCL; KCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 220 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137571038
- ISBN
- 9781137571038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.72
€ 116.72
Hardback. Editor(s): Kelly, Peter; Pike, Joanne. Num Pages: 342 pages, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBL; JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 217 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137582652
- ISBN
- 9781137582652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.70
€ 139.70
paperback. An examination of the impact of victimization on those who are victimized, their response to the crimes and the services needed for crime victims. It looks at the traditional victims, women and children, as well as some usually neglected groups such as victims of abuse of power and state terrorism. Editor(s): Fattah, Ezzat A. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1989
- SKU
- V9781349200856
- ISBN
- 9781349200856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.26
€ 194.26
Paperback. Editor(s): Carmon, Naomi. Series: Policy Studies Organization Series. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349210596
- ISBN
- 9781349210596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.42
€ 193.42
paperback. Editor(s): Falkingham, Jane; Klugman, Jeni; Marnie, Sheila; Micklewright, John. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1997
- SKU
- V9781349254774
- ISBN
- 9781349254774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.09
€ 127.09
Paperback. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349273744
- ISBN
- 9781349273744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.09
€ 127.09
paperback. From bandage to the bioreactor, this book looks at five different device technologies from inception to healthcare practice, drawing on medical sociology, science and technology studies and political science. It examines 'evidence', regulation and governance processes, and diverse stakeholders in innovating the technologies that shape health care. Series: Health Technology and Society. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JPQB; MBGR; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2009
- SKU
- V9781349280087
- ISBN
- 9781349280087
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Paperback. This book explores the dynamics of a new social agenda, conceived within the boundaries of neoliberalism. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JPP; JPQB; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 11. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349280483
- ISBN
- 9781349280483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. The term 'edge city' describes the rapid growth of urban centres at the edge of established cities. Widely discussed in the US, very little has been written about European edge cities. This book gives a comparative analysis of examples in Greece, Spain, Paris, Finland and the UK, with a theoretical analysis of edge cities and post-suburban Europe. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JKS; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349280506
- ISBN
- 9781349280506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.08
€ 66.08
Paperback. A lively journey with mothers and fathers who are in the process of negotiating the emotional and practical journey in parenting and educating their learning "disabled" child. The book questions the very heart of the weak inclusive education discourse and unpacks parents' narratives in relation to denial, disappointment and social exclusion. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JNMT; JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349285044
- ISBN
- 9781349285044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.69
€ 65.69
Paperback. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; JKSN; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 429.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349287895
- ISBN
- 9781349287895
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.56
€ 66.56
Paperback. The popular imagination of marriage migration has been influenced by stories of marriage of convenience, of forced marriage, trafficking and of so-called mail-order brides. This book presents a uniquely global view of an expanding field that challenges these and other stereotypes of cross-border marriage. Series: Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL; JHBK; JKSN; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349304141
- ISBN
- 9781349304141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Paperback. "Intense globalization, rapidly changing workplaces and family patterns have renewed the international interest in quality of life. This book examines different institutional arrangements, work-place conditions and gendered work and care that affect the conditions for achieving quality of work and life in European countries"-- Editor(s): Van der Lippe, Tanja; Den Dulk, Laura; Back-Wiklund, Margareta. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JHB; JHBL; JKSN; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 359.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349313785
- ISBN
- 9781349313785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95