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paperback. Social marginalisation due to changing labour markets in a global, knowledge-intensive economy poses a major challenge to international welfare states. Addressing the problem from a citizenship perspective, this book contributes significantly to the understanding of policy problems and the development of appropriate strategies. Editor(s): Andersen, Jorgen Goul; Jensen, Per H. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6fig.15tabs. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861342720
ISBN
9781861342720
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 39.25

Paperback. This book identifies key topics in the policy arena, subjecting them to sustained theoretical and practical appraisal. It shows the advantage of applying a cross-disciplinary lens to the study of 'policy', presenting critical and reflective engagements with theory and practice at all levels of political organisation within a range of contexts. Editor(s): Hodgson, Susan M.; Irving, Zoe. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Pr
Edition
illustrated edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861349125
ISBN
9781861349125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 37.95

Hardcover. Understanding disability policy explores the roles of social security, social support, poverty, socio-economic status, community safety, official discourses and spatial change in shaping disabled people's opportunities. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; JPQB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427397
ISBN
9781847427397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.24

hardcover. These essays tackle the vexing problem of the federal budget--how and why it has grown so large, why most "deficit-reduction" measures are either shams or predestined to fail, and why understanding budget issues is so difficult. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations, bibliography, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 18. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804720915
ISBN
9780804720915
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.56

Paperback. As New Labour approaches the end of an unprecedented third term in office, this bestselling book asks whether Britain is more equal than it was in 1997. This second volume, following on from the highly successful "A more equal society?", provides an independent assessment of the success or otherwise of New Labour's policies. Editor(s): Hills, John; Sefton, Tom; Stewart, Kitty. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JFF; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 734.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847422019
ISBN
9781847422019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.80

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861343802
ISBN
9781861343802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.13

paperback. Community safety emerged as a new approach to tackling and preventing local crime and disorder in the late 1980s and was adopted into mainstream policy by New Labour. This book provides the first sustained critical and theoretically informed analysis of the community safety agenda by leading authorities in the field. Editor(s): Squires, Peter. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVC; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861347299
ISBN
9781861347299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 37.09

paperback. Explains how the desires of small groups, which the author calls 'subconstituencies', often trump the preferences of much larger groups. This book provides a 'unified theory of representation' that explains how citizens' knowledge and participation affects candidates' behaviour in campaigns and legislators' behaviour in Congress. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592136599
ISBN
9781592136599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.85

Hardcover. A unique insider's perspective of news production in Britain which gives readers a flavour of what goes on in news rooms, pressure groups, departmental policy divisions and parliament. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JK; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 30. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428486
ISBN
9781847428486
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.40
€ 55.46

hardcover. In 1774 delegates from twelve English colonies in North America assembled in congress. This assemblage laid the foundation for the first national political body in the United States. This is a study of the Congress from 1774 to 1789, the 15 years of its existence. Series: Stanford Studies in the New Political History. Num Pages: 392 pages, 34 line diagrams 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804722933
ISBN
9780804722933
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.40

paperback. A ground-breaking history of Prohibition and a new creation story for the powerful American state. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290. A ground-breaking history of Prohibition and a new creation story for the powerful American state. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
WW Norton
Condition
New
SKU
9780393353525
ISBN
9780393353525
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.81

Paperback. * A thoughtful and insightful textbook introduction to how health policy is made. * Pays attention to the social and political processes which structure what decisions are taken about health policy. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745641744
ISBN
9780745641744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.87

paperback. This book draws together a collection of lively and authoritative essays on the future of public policy by distinguished academics in the field. Compiled in memory of Henry Neuburger, a leading economic analyst and adviser, the essays together form an excellent introduction to key issues in contemporary policy making. Editor(s): Fraser, Neil; Hills, John. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16figs.16tabs. BIC Classification: 3JM; JPQB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861342676
ISBN
9781861342676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 37.18

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861346308
ISBN
9781861346308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 28.64

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861348630
ISBN
9781861348630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.45

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Greenleaf Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781874719724
ISBN
9781874719724
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.10

Discover how the Singapore government rehabilitated the Singapore River and created Marina Bay, transforming both into lifestyle/commercial settings. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: AMVD; HBTB; JPQB; KCM; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 287 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1458.
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Editions Didier Millet Pty Ltd Singapore
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814385855
ISBN
9789814385855
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 11. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPA; JPQB; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801486944
ISBN
9780801486944
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.43

hardcover. What constitutes a need? Who gets to decide what people do or do not need? The author traces the history of this concept, revealing the intersections between technologies of measurement, such as calorimeters and social surveys, and technologies of wages and welfare, such as minimum wages, poor aid, and welfare programs. Num Pages: 240 pages, 14 halftones, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JPQB; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226251561
ISBN
9780226251561
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 39.68

hardcover. This book conducts a comprehensive investigation of how much business influences agenda building and environmental policymaking in the United States over time. Num Pages: 348 pages, 21 tables, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804748155
ISBN
9780804748155
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.96

hardcover. This book investigates the effectiveness of current drug and alcohol policies through an economic lens. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 534. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804761475
ISBN
9780804761475
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.96

hardcover. Based on the author's 30+ years of studying and teaching about the U.S. health care system, Still Broken: Understanding the U.S. Health Care System provides clear and comprehensive tools to improve our declining health care system. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 tables, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804761963
ISBN
9780804761963
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.10

hardcover. This book consists of a sustained exchange between a libertarian economist and conservative political philosopher on the fundamental economic, moral, political and philosophical issues that divide libertarians and conservatives. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JPF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804792912
ISBN
9780804792912
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.98

paperback. This is an annual selection of commissioned articles focusing on a varied selection of UK and international developments and debates in social policy, and setting current developments in a broader context of key trends and debates. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9figs.10tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 419.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781861343772
ISBN
9781861343772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 33.57

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