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Society & social sciences
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
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- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861347732
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- 9781861347732
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paperback. How a neighbourhood is viewed can affect the lives of those who live there and the attitudes and behaviour of others towards them. This report examines the increasing use and sophistication of Internet-Based Neighbourhood Information Systems and considers their potential impact on how neighbourhoods are viewed. Free PDF available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
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- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861347718
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- 9781861347718
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paperback. This report explores the current state of end-of-life care policy and practice in the UK. It focuses in particular on the experiences of older people and incorporates their views and those of carers. The issues raised in the report will feed into current debates such as those around palliative health, end-of-life care, and right-to-die legislation. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 344.
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- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
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- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
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- New
- SKU
- V9781861347619
- ISBN
- 9781861347619
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€ 27.04
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paperback. This highly topical report provides much needed evidence to inform the re-configuration of services for children and young people. Focusing on the Connexions strategy and service in England, it explores the effectiveness of inter-agency working in this area. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
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- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346612
- ISBN
- 9781861346612
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€ 25.99€ 25.84
€ 25.99
€ 25.84
Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346308
- ISBN
- 9781861346308
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€ 29.99€ 29.42
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paperback. Any attempt by governments to stem the tide of early retirement will need to focus as much on employers' management of human resources as on the impacts of social policy. This report focuses on this previously neglected area: employers' policies and practice as a dynamic force in retirement decisions. Series: Transitions After 50 Series. Num Pages: 52 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 52
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345844
- ISBN
- 9781861345844
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€ 25.99€ 25.84
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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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€ 27.04
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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€ 25.84
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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
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 68
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345493
- ISBN
- 9781861345493
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€ 27.04
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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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€ 35.99€ 35.39
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paperback. Important reforms are taking place in children's services in the UK, with a move towards greater integration. In England, Scotland and Sweden, early childhood education and care, childcare for older children, and schools are now the responsibility of education departments. This book is the first to examine this major shift in policy. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1DNS; JKSB1; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
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- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345288
- ISBN
- 9781861345288
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€ 33.99€ 33.01
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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
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- 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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paperback. This report explores the possibilities of more flexible forms of work that bridge the gap between a steady career job and retirement. It examines such jobs in the wider context of the types of transition that are being made by people leaving work early. Series: Transitions After 50 Series. Num Pages: 52 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 52
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344755
- ISBN
- 9781861344755
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€ 25.99€ 25.84
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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€ 40.17
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The nature and pattern of family-friendly employment policies in Brita...
Dex, Shirley; Smith, Colin
paperback. This report provides a detailed understanding of employers' motivations for offering flexible working and the outcomes of different policies and practices for both employers and employees. Series: Family and Work Series. Num Pages: 56 pages, 9figs.8tabs. BIC Classification: 1DB; JHBK; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 245.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344335
- ISBN
- 9781861344335
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€ 27.04
€ 27.04
paperback. This best practice guide to providing information for users of multi-agency services for disabled children is an invaluable resource for professionals, parents and carers. Num Pages: 88 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344298
- ISBN
- 9781861344298
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paperback. Dominant social work and social care discourses on 'race' and ethnicity often fail to incorporate an Irish dimension. This book challenges this omission and provides new insights into how social work has engaged with Irish children and their families, historically and to the present day. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 156. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861344113
- ISBN
- 9781861344113
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€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98