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Paperback. This book, by examining the landmark scandals of the post-war period, including more recent ones, such as the Victoria Climbie Inquiry, reveals how scandals are generated, to what purposes they are used and whose interests they are made to serve. Series: BASW/Policy Press Titles. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Revised
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347466
- ISBN
- 9781861347466
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€ 43.99€ 41.37
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paperback. Economic and social change is accelerating under the twin impact of globalisation and the new information technologies. This book addresses questions of change with particular reference to the European Union, which has made the development of a socially cohesive, knowledge-based economy its central task for the present decade. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347398
- ISBN
- 9781861347398
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€ 38.99€ 37.78
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hardcover. Contributions reflect key developments in the UK and internationally. and focus on developments and change in core UK social policy areas. Additional chapters provide in-depth analyses of topical issues in UK and international perspective, while this year's themed section is 'New Labour'. Editor(s): Powell, Martin; Bauld, Linda; Clarke, Karen. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 225 x 24. Weight in Grams: 564.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346704
- ISBN
- 9781861346704
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€ 98.70
€ 98.70
Paperback. Talks about the politicising of parenthood in the Scandinavian welfare states. This book focuses on the relationship between parents and the state, and the renegotiations between the public and the private. It explores policy discourses, scrutinises outcomes, and presents the similarities and differences between Nordic countries. Editor(s): Ellingsaeter, Anne Lise; Leira, Arnlaug. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; JFSJ; JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346452
- ISBN
- 9781861346452
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€ 40.99€ 38.98
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Paperback. Working futures? looks at the current effectiveness and future scope for enabling policy in the field of disability and employment. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFFG; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346261
- ISBN
- 9781861346261
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 41.37
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€ 41.37
Paperback. There have been major shifts in the framework of social policy and welfare across Europe. Adopting a multi-level, comparative and interdisciplinary approach, this book develops a critical analysis of policy change and welfare reform in Europe. Editor(s): Andersen, Jorgen Goul; Guillemard, Anne-Marie; Jensen, Per H.; Pfau-Effinger, Birgit. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345912
- ISBN
- 9781861345912
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€ 41.99€ 40.17
€ 41.99
€ 40.17
Paperback. The book provides an essential background to understanding debates surrounding immigration and refugee policy. It examines different theoretical approaches to immigration and explores links between immigration policy, welfare and social exclusion, as well as documenting migrants' experiences in negotiating and challenging these policies. Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFD; JFFN; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344519
- ISBN
- 9781861344519
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€ 36.99€ 35.39
€ 36.99
€ 35.39
paperback. Evaluating New Labour's welfare reforms builds on the analysis of bestselling 'New Labour, New Welfare State?' (The Policy Press, 1999) to examine the Government's welfare policies to the end of its first term. It moves beyond a descriptive account to provide an evaluative perspective on New Labour's welfare reforms. Editor(s): Powell, Martin. Num Pages: 272 pages, 17tabs. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKS; JPFF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343352
- ISBN
- 9781861343352
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.78
€ 38.99
€ 37.78
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343147
- ISBN
- 9781861343147
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€ 40.99€ 38.98
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Paperback. This book presents all seventeen chapters of evidence commissioned by the Acheson Inquiry to inform its work. It complements both the Acheson Inquiry report published by The Stationary Office and The widening gap (The Policy Press, 1999), which provides a broad overview and systematic interpretation of the Inequalities in Health debate. Editor(s): Gordon, David; Shaw, Mary; Dorling, Daniel; Davey-Smith, George. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 60figs.83tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 297 x 23. Weight in Grams: 764.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341747
- ISBN
- 9781861341747
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€ 32.99€ 31.81
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€ 31.81
Paperback. This challenging book brings together contributions from leading poverty analysts on inequalities in income, wealth, standard of living, employment, education, housing, crime and health. It charts the extent of the growth in inequalities and offers a coherent critique of the New Labour government's policies aimed at those tackling this crisis. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 288 x 23. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341464
- ISBN
- 9781861341464
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€ 33.99€ 33.01
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Paperback. This report addresses the critical issues of implementation of the long-term public service agenda. The authors draw upon a unique range of research, practice and theory from the fields of community development, regeneration projects, public and private sector management and organisation development, as well as public and social policy. Num Pages: 180 pages, 3figs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN1; JPQB; JPR; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341433
- ISBN
- 9781861341433
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.62
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€ 30.62
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341426
- ISBN
- 9781861341426
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€ 33.99€ 33.01
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Hardcover. The aim of this book is to shed light on policy practice in social work discourse, education and practice in eight liberal democracies. This is the first effort to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social policy formulation processes. Editor(s): Weiss-Gal, Idit; Gal, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429735
- ISBN
- 9781847429735
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€ 98.70
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Hardcover. Presents an extensive analysis of the coalition government's social policies. This book features experts in a range of policy areas who analyse the rationale behind, and implications of, government reforms. It also includes a section that examines education policy in an international context. Editor(s): Holden, Chris; Kilkey, Majella; Ramia, Gaby. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 145 x 208 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428301
- ISBN
- 9781847428301
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€ 98.70
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hardcover. Essential reading for academics and students in the field, Social Policy Review 22: Analysis and debate in social policy, 2010 presents an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship, including an assessment of Labour's social policy after three terms in office. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847427113
- ISBN
- 9781847427113
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Condition: New
€ 98.70
€ 98.70
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
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Condition: New
€ 98.70
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Paperback. This book offers a timely analysis of the UK government's sustainable transport policy 10 years after the publication of "A New Deal for Transport: Better for Everyone". Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JPQB; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420725
- ISBN
- 9781847420725
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€ 40.99€ 38.98
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Paperback. Sixteen for '16 offers a new agenda for the 2016 US election crafted around sixteen core principles from securing jobs to saving the Earth. It is a manifesto which makes the argument for each of these positions, clearly, concisely, and supported by hard data. Its progressive agenda charts a realistic path toward a better tomorrow. Num Pages: 168 pages, 18 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPFF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 184.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447324409
- ISBN
- 9781447324409
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.65
€ 16.99
€ 13.65
Hardback. This latest edition of Social Policy Review presents an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship with a special focus on work, employment and insecurity. Editor(s): Ramia, Gaby; Farnsworth, Kevin; Irving, Zoe. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JK; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447312741
- ISBN
- 9781447312741
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Condition: New
€ 105.87
€ 105.87
Hardback. Australian public policy engages with the values and dilemmas of progressive public policy in Australia, bringing together leading authors to explore a wide range of issues which challenge and extend current thinking about Australian public policy. Editor(s): Miller, Chris; Orchard, Lionel. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447312673
- ISBN
- 9781447312673
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Condition: New
€ 98.70
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Hardback. Policy Analysis in Australia offers a distinctly Australian interpretation of policy scholarship, taking a broad view of policy analysis capacity, both within institutions at all levels of government, and beyond government in the media, political parties, business, and non-government associations. Editor(s): Head, Brian; Crowley, Kate. Series: International Library of Policy Analysis. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JPH; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447310273
- ISBN
- 9781447310273
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Condition: New
€ 136.94
€ 136.94
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447307150
- ISBN
- 9781447307150
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Condition: New
€ 105.87
€ 105.87
Paperback. In the second, revised edition of this indispensable book, the author looks behind 'the mirror of power' to discover the reality of civil society - or 'Big Society', as it has become known. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPP; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447307143
- ISBN
- 9781447307143
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98