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

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: 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

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

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

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

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 (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: 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

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

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

Compassion: A Global History of Social Policy (Finkel Alvin)(Paperback)

Compassion traces the ways in which various societies across the globe have responded to the vulnerable among them from early human history to the present. Along the way, Alvin Finkel assesses the impacts of economic developments, colonialism, political arrangements, gender, race, and social class

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

Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory (Collins Patricia Hill)(Paperback)

In Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory Patricia Hill Collins offers a set of analytical tools for those wishing to develop intersectionality's capability to theorize social inequality in ways that would facilitate social change. While intersectionality helps shed light on contemporary

Cover Up (Hall Patricia)(Paperback)

Kate O'Donnell and her police sergeant partner, Harry Barnard enter dangerous waters when they uncover evidence of a top-level conspiracy. On a busy Friday night in 1964, a woman's partially clothed body is discovered in London's Soho Square. She has been raped and strangled. With no one reported

Key Themes in Media Theory (Laughey Dan)(Paperback)

'''Key Themes in Media Theory' is wonderfully wide-ranging and deservedly destined to become a key text for students of Media Studies.' Professor John Storey, University of Sunderland, UK' ''The very best text books are not just summaries of complex ideas for a student audience or an introduction

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

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

The End of Whitehall?: Government by Permanent Campaign (Diamond Patrick)(Paperback)

This Palgrave Policy Essential maps and assesses key changes in the Whitehall model over the last two decades. It argues that the traditional Whitehall model is being replaced by a system of 'New Political Governance' (NPG) centred on politicised campaigning; the growth of political advisory staff

Key Issues in Education and Social Justice (Smith Emma)(Paperback)

Health Policy, Power and Politics: Sociological Insights (Calnan Michael)(Paperback)

In the context of substantial changes in health service policy and public health policy in England over the last two decades, Health Policy, Power and Politics fills an important gap by providing an up-to-date and accessible account of recent trends in health policies and a sociological analysis of

Key Concepts and Theory in Social Work (Hodgson David)(Paperback)

This books introduces key ideas in social work, but with an interdisciplinary focus. It describes these ideas first by drawing on established social work theory and other social work literature, and then extends the discussion by drawing on interdisciplinary literature, theories, and concepts. It

Murcilago, Vol. 15 (Yoshimurakana)(Paperback)

With two seemingly unrelated cases to deal with, the police have their work cut out for them. People are finding themselves bound and dangling from advertising balloons, and in another incident, a knife was thrown into the eye of a circus troupe member. Yet it seems as though all involved in both