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paperback. This Companion offers a chronological sweep of the canon of Arthurian literature - from its earliest beginnings to the contemporary manifestations of Arthur found in film and electronic media. Editor(s): Fulton, Helen. Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 586 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 28. Weight in Grams: 898.
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- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
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- New
- SKU
- 9780470672372
- ISBN
- 9780470672372
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€ 69.99€ 42.31
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Paperback. Ten essays on issues in philosophy, literary theory and intellectual history. The question of radical imperialism of the postmodern turn, the unstated agenda of neoconservative cultural theory and a discussion of Walter Benjamin's place in cultural studies are included in the text. Series: Critical Perspectives on Modern Culture S. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; DSA; HPCF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
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- New
- SKU
- V9780870239908
- ISBN
- 9780870239908
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Paperback. This report follows the progress of twenty very different neighbourhood organisations across three countries to explore the opportunities and challenges of neighbourhood renewal from a community perspective. A free pdf version of this report is available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 144 pages, co. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFS; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 112.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349774
- ISBN
- 9781861349774
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€ 27.99€ 27.51
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paperback. Understanding the dynamics of population turnover or migration driving area change is key to improving efforts at neighbourhood regeneration and developing mixed or sustainable communities. This report provides the first analysis of neighbourhood migration flows for the whole of England and Scotland. A free pdf is available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 96 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861349750
- ISBN
- 9781861349750
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€ 25.99€ 25.18
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paperback. Explores the role of families in shaping choices about local universities and which A levels and degree subjects to study; how community expectations about marriage interact with plans for university; the financial strategies of South Asian women students for funding their education; and the diversity of experiences of education. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSJ1; JFSL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
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- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861349736
- ISBN
- 9781861349736
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€ 25.99€ 25.45
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Paperback. This report covers developments in 20 less popular and more problematic council estates, based on four waves of research since 1980. It presents unique evidence of the impact of 25 years of social change and policy from Thatcher to Blair, a period in which the number of British council homes halved. A free pdf is available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 88 pages, Illustrations (some col.), 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349354
- ISBN
- 9781861349354
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€ 27.99€ 27.48
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Paperback. A comprehensive account of English markets as a social space, this work investigates markets throughout the country and comes to conclusions about the role they play in the world of modern Britain. It sets out the everyday cultural practices that inform and sustain markets as a crucial part of our social fabric. Series: Public Spaces Series. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFS; KNPR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349255
- ISBN
- 9781861349255
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€ 25.99€ 25.17
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paperback. The UK child poverty rate for large families is among the highest in the OECD. This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of poor children in large families in the UK and how we compare with other countries. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348760
- ISBN
- 9781861348760
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€ 25.99€ 25.17
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The Poverty Trade-off. Work Incentives and Income Redistribution in Br...
Adam, Stuart; Brewer, Mike; Shephard, Andrew
paperback. Two strategies that governments have to help people on low incomes - providing them with financial support directly, and encouraging them to earn more - generally conflict. This report provides new evidence on the trade-off between redistributing income and improving work incentives. FREE PDF version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFA; JPQB; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 259.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
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- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348630
- ISBN
- 9781861348630
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€ 25.99€ 25.45
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paperback. Much of the recent policy debate surrounding poverty in Britain focuses on income as a measure of living standards. In this report we consider one alternative to income for measuring poverty that has been largely overlooked in the mainstream poverty debate in the UK: namely household expenditure. Free PDF version available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
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- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348548
- ISBN
- 9781861348548
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Paperback. The recent focus on reducing child poverty stems mainly from worries about the future consequences of poverty on children's later achievement. This report explores the link between childhood poverty and poverty later in life, and asks whether this link has grown stronger or weaker in recent decades. Free PDF available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 298 x 193 x 5. Weight in Grams: 264.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348524
- ISBN
- 9781861348524
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paperback. This lively, colourful and innovative pack presents ten reports on key issues affecting life in Britain, showing key patterns and inequalities in education, housing, health, family and work as revealed by the 2001 Census, and accompanied by a summary sheet, posters and background information. Num Pages: summary sheet, 5 x A3 posters, technical report. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861347732
- ISBN
- 9781861347732
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paperback. Using new EU-wide data, this report shows very different patterns of poverty across Europe, depending on the benchmark used. The findings have important implications for the spatial distribution of poverty within and between countries (including the UK) and for the development of anti-poverty policy across the EU. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 60 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 295 x 212 x 5. Weight in Grams: 240.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
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- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345745
- ISBN
- 9781861345745
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€ 26.99€ 26.32
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paperback. This report provides a summary of the results from a major international research project, funded by UNICEF, on child rights and child poverty in the developing world. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 44 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 198.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345592
- ISBN
- 9781861345592
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€ 25.99€ 25.17
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paperback. This report is the first to examine attitudes towards flexible working and family life. Drawing on a study of over 1500 members of the AEEU and interviews with 53 shop stewards, the report addresses key questions around rights and benefits, employer's attitudes, gender differences and the effects of flexible working on health and well-being. Series: Family and Work Series. Num Pages: 68 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 295.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
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- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 68
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345493
- ISBN
- 9781861345493
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€ 26.99€ 26.32
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paperback. This book evaluates the extensive and innovative range of housing services that have been developed for 16-17 year olds living in Newcastle. It provides vital indicators to other authorities and nominated RSLs of the approaches that they can take to increase successful tenancies and independent living among this age group. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345325
- ISBN
- 9781861345325
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Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345240
- ISBN
- 9781861345240
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paperback. This report breaks explores how disabled people who are already in work get and keep paid work. Drawing on experiences of disabled people themselves, it looks at difficulties experienced, the strategies they adopt and the policy context in which they work. The authors are all disabled people with a mix of practice and academic experience. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFFG; JHBL; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 299 x 3. Weight in Grams: 246.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345226
- ISBN
- 9781861345226
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paperback. What constitutes "normal" sexuality is a highly debated and contentious issue. This text explores and examines the choices that we make about our sexuality, how these can transform our personal lives and how social policy informs and responds to such choices. Editor(s): Carabine, Jean. Series: Personal Lives and Social Policy Series. Num Pages: 179 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345189
- ISBN
- 9781861345189
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paperback. With the increase in mothers' employment both the government and many employers are promoting flexible working policies to improve work-life 'balance'. This report considers the effects of these changes on the lives of both women and men. It examines three employment sectors in detail - banking, grocery retail and local authorities. Series: Family and Work Series. Num Pages: 60 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345004
- ISBN
- 9781861345004
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€ 25.99€ 25.45
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Paperback. This book provides a review of the findings of the largest ever programme of cities research in the UK, the 'Cities: Competitiveness and Cohesion programme'. Leading experts present the findings of this wide-ranging programme organised around themes of competitiveness, social cohesion and the role of policy and governance. Editor(s): Boddy, Martin; Parkinson, Michael. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 648.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344441
- ISBN
- 9781861344441
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€ 41.99€ 39.08
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paperback. The government's NHS Plan emphasises the importance of services users' views. This report provides practical guidance on how to ensure that older people's views are heard, acted on, and monitored, in relation to service quality. It makes recommendations for ensuring that older people's views become an integral part of home care service provision. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP31; JKSB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343529
- ISBN
- 9781861343529
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paperback. This ground-breaking book examines how shifting gender relations in successive cohorts interact with pension reforms, raising questions about distributional equity in the context of gendered familial responsibilities. New patterns of pension advantage are emerging, influenced by partnership status, parenthood, class and ethnicity. Num Pages: 152 pages, 42figs.18tabs. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSP31; JKSB; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 251.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343376
- ISBN
- 9781861343376
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paperback. Rural homelessness explores the shifting policy context of homelessness and social exclusion in relation to rural areas in the UK and other countries in the developed world. Drawing on the first comprehensive survey of rural homelessness in the UK, the book positions these findings within a wider international context. Num Pages: 256 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFB; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342843
- ISBN
- 9781861342843
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€ 38.99€ 36.75
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