Housing Policy and Vulnerable Social Groups: 2008 (Bernan)(Paperback)

Housing Policy and Vulnerable Social Groups: 2008 (Bernan)(Paperback)

Policing Practices and Vulnerable People (Asquith Nicole L.)(Paperback / softback)

Social Work and Social Policy: An Introduction (Dickens Jonathan)(Paperback)

An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, rights and our understanding of 'the good society'. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to

Social Policy: An Introduction (Blakemore Ken)(Paperback)

An overview of developments in social policy and welfare, this text offers chapters on social security, education, health, housing and environment, and community care. The history and principles of British social policy are also

Social Policy: Theory and Practice (Spicker Paul)(Paperback)

Social Policy: Theory and practice is a fully revised, updated and extended edition of a bestselling social policy textbook, extensively reworked and adapted to meet the needs of its international readership. The book lays out the architecture of social policy as a field of study, binding the

Key Themes in Social Policy (Kennedy Patricia)(Paperback)

'Key Themes in Social Policy' provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the key concepts used in social policy, from autonomy to wellbeing. With over 100 ideas discussed, this is a comprehensive student guide and is designed to help readers to gain a deeper understanding of major

Social Policy (Baldock John)(Paperback)

What is social policy, and why are welfare systems important? How have they been affected by the global financial crisis? The fourth edition of this well-respected textbook provides an excellent introduction to social policy in the twenty-first century. Expert contributors examine the development,

Social Policy: A Critical and Intersectional Analysis (Williams Fiona)(Paperback)

Welfare states face profound challenges. Widening economic and social inequalities have been intensified by austerity politics, sharpened by the rise in ethno-nationalism and exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, recent decades have seen a resurgence of social justice activism at both

Inequality in U.S. Social Policy: An Historical Analysis (Warde Bryan)(Paperback)

In Inequality in US Social Policy: An Historic Analysis, Bryan Warde illuminates the pervasive and powerful role that social inequality based on race and ethnicity, gender, immigration status, sexual orientation, class, and disability plays and has historically played in informing social policy

Protecting Children: A Social Model (Featherstone Brid)(Paperback)

This book explores the policy and practice possibilities offered by a social model of child protection. Drawing on developments in mental health and disability studies, it examines the conceptual, political and practice implications of this new

Social Work and the Making of Social Policy (Sowa Frank)(Paperback)

Bringing together international case studies, this book offers theoretical and empirical insights into the interaction between social work and social policy. Moving beyond existing studies on policy practice, the book employs the policy cycle as a core analytical frame and focuses on the influence

Remaking Housing Policy: An International Study (Clapham David)(Paperback)

Breaking the country-specific boundaries of traditional housing policy books, Remaking Housing Policy is the first introductory housing policy textbook designed to be used by students all around the world. Starting from first principles, readers are guided through the objectives behind government

Parliamentary Assembly - Working Papers- 2008 Ordinary Session 21-25 January 2008: First Part Volume 2 (Bernan)(Paperback)

Irish Social Policy: A Critical Introduction (Dukelow Fiona)(Paperback)

When the first edition of Irish Social Policy was published in 2009, Ireland's enduring economic crisis was only beginning to emerge. In the time since, nearly all areas of Irish social policy have been significantly affected, as policy makers have sought to combat the numerous, multifaceted social

Community Care: Policy and Practice (Means Robin)(Paperback)

This new edition has been updated to reflect recent shifts in community and social care whilst still providing the authoritative account of its historical development. Particular attention is paid to partnerships between health and social care, the regulation of social care, direct payments and

Housing Policy in the UK (Mullins David)(Paperback)

Housing Policy in the UK is a major new textbook that traces the emergence of a 'new comprehensive housing policy' in the wake of the Communities Plan and regionalisation. Grounded in cutting-edge research and analysis, it provides a clear account of the evolution and current dimensions and

Participatory Visual Methodologies: Social Change, Community and Policy (Mitchell Claudia)(Paperback)

This book demonstrates how data from participatory visual methods can take people and communities beyond ideological engagement, initiating new conversations and changing perspectives, policy debates, and policy development. These methods include, for example, photo-voice, participatory video,

Vulnerable Groups in Malaysia (Kananatu Thaatchaayini)(Paperback)

De Gruyter Studies in Global Asiaedited by Pervaiz K. Ahmed and Mahendhiran S. Nair, Sunway University Malaysia The De Gruyter Studies in Global Asia series shines a multidisciplinary lens to explore issues facing Asia as it emerges on the global scene. It locates Asia in the global while

Contemporary Social Work Practice: A Handbook for Students (Teater Barbra)(Paperback)

An introduction to the diverse settings of social work, detailing the relevant policy context, methods and

Poverty and Welfare in Modern German History (Raphael Lutz)(Paperback)

For many, the history of German social policy is defined primarily by that nation's postwar emergence as a model of the European welfare state. As this comprehensive volume demonstrates, however, the question of how to care for the poor has had significant implications for German history throughout

Understanding Social Security: Issues for Policy and Practice (Martinelli Luke)(Paperback)

With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, entitlement, delivery and impact of current welfare provision. The first half of the book examines social security across the lifecycle from Child Benefit to retirement pensions. The second half focuses

Delict: Law and Policy (Pillans Brian)(Paperback / softback)

Canadian Communication Policy and Law (Bannerman Sara)(Paperback / softback)

Provides a uniquely Canadian focus and perspective on telecommunications policy, broadcasting policy, internet regulation, freedom of expression, censorship, defamation, privacy, government surveillance, intellectual property, and

Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy: Prevarications and Evasions (Apodaca Clair)(Paperback)