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Society & social sciences
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424891
- ISBN
- 9781847424891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.55
€ 97.55
Hardback. Social Policy Review 16 is an excellent source of information and opinion about core aspects of contemporary social policy for students and academics alike. It will also appeal to all those with an interest in 'welfare' in the widest sense of the term. Editor(s): Ellison, Nick; Bauld, Linda; Powell, Martin. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 148. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424716
- ISBN
- 9781847424716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.15
€ 98.15
Hardback. Social Policy Review 15 continues the tradition of providing a different style and approach to policy issues from that found in most academic journals and books. This volume combines issues such as globalization, Europe and pensions with examination of the current and historical contexts of social policy. Editor(s): Bochel, Catherine; Ellison, Nick; Powell, Martin. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 148. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424709
- ISBN
- 9781847424709
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.67
€ 97.67
Paperback. This book challenges the traditional view that the consultants are brought in as experts and instead examines ways of using consultancy to empower staff, patients, service users and members of the public. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; KJL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424686
- ISBN
- 9781847424686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.10
€ 37.99
€ 36.10
Paperback. Gender equality is often seen as a hallmark of the Nordic countries. This book explores this notion by examining the meanings of gender that underpin policies in the Scandinavian welfare states. It focuses on three Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Norway and Sweden - and explores the policy reforms that have occurred relating to family and care. Editor(s): Melby, Kari; Ravn, Anna-Birte; Wetterberg, Christina Carlsson. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; JFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424655
- ISBN
- 9781847424655
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.45
€ 40.99
€ 38.45
Hardback. Examines the political regulation of the family in Sweden since 1930. This title draws attention to the political attempts to create a 'modern family', and the aspiration to regulate the family and install gender equality. It is suitable for researchers, lecturers, undergraduate and graduate students who study gender and gender equality. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 3JJ; JFSJ; JHBK; JPQB; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424556
- ISBN
- 9781847424556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.39
€ 98.39
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424365
- ISBN
- 9781847424365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.37
€ 104.37
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424358
- ISBN
- 9781847424358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 40.95
€ 43.99
€ 40.95
Paperback. Understanding of welfare states has been much enriched by comparative work on welfare regimes and gender. This book uses these debates to illuminate the changing gender regimes in countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; JFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424204
- ISBN
- 9781847424204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.45
€ 40.99
€ 38.45
paperback. Dealing directly and exclusively with the issue of older workers, this book brings together up-to-the minute research findings by many of the leading researchers and writers in the field exploring key issues that will influence public policy in the UK and beyond. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424181
- ISBN
- 9781847424181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.45
€ 40.99
€ 38.45
Hardcover. This book rethinks the public, public communication and public action in a globalising world. It looks at how publics are brought into being and how to develop research agendas into their formation, offering a rich set of methodological resources and stressing the need to examine the boundaries between theory, research and politics. Editor(s): Mahony, Nick; Newman, Janet; Barnett, Clive. Num Pages: 188 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424167
- ISBN
- 9781847424167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.30
€ 97.30
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424143
- ISBN
- 9781847424143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.65
€ 32.99
€ 31.65
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424082
- ISBN
- 9781847424082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.53
€ 31.99
€ 30.53
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424044
- ISBN
- 9781847424044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.77
€ 40.99
€ 38.77
Paperback. This student-friendly textbook uses theoretical perspectives to bring to life social theories relating to health and illness. including binge drinking, obesity, the prominence of therapy and the search for happiness. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424013
- ISBN
- 9781847424013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.03
€ 36.99
€ 35.03
Paperback. This lively and topical book provides a critique of choice in contemporary society and policy. Having choices empowers us, but constant extension of choice overwhelms us. In a concise and readable style, the author considers whether choice enhances or burdens our lives, and questions the blithe assumption that more choice is always for the better. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423979
- ISBN
- 9781847423979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.82
€ 24.99
€ 18.82
Paperback. This topical text provides students with a clear understanding of policy and theory in relation to community. By examining areas of government policy this book explores the difficulties that communities face, discusses new concepts and investigates what 'community' might mean in today's diverse British society. Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423924
- ISBN
- 9781847423924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.85
€ 27.99
€ 27.85
paperback. Taking an integrated approach, this book provides an analysis of the complexity of housing and development tensions in the rural areas of England, Wales and Scotland. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; RPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423849
- ISBN
- 9781847423849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 40.91
€ 43.99
€ 40.91
Hardback. Social Policy Review provides readers invested in welfare issues with critical analyses of progress and change in areas of interest during the past year. This year the Review uses the 60th anniversary of key legislation founding the welfare state in the UK to provide a comprehensive overview of policy developments in the UK and internationally. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 148. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423733
- ISBN
- 9781847423733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.30
€ 97.30
Paperback. In Ferraris for all, Daniel Ben-Ami argues that society as a whole benefits from greater affluence and action is needed to increase and spread global prosperity. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423450
- ISBN
- 9781847423450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.14
€ 19.99
€ 16.14