The Politics of the Police (Bowling Benjamin)(Paperback)

The Politics of the Police (Bowling Benjamin)(Paperback)

The fifth edition of the popular and highly acclaimed The Politics of the Police has been completely revised, expanded, and updated to take in recent changes in the law, policy, and organization of policing. Benjamin Bowling, Robert Reiner, and James Sheptycki, regarded as leading figures in the

Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity (Ali Christopher)(Paperback)

An analysis of the failure of U.S. broadband policy to solve the rural-urban digital divide, with a proposal for a new national rural broadband plan. As much of daily life migrates online, broadband--high-speed internet connectivity--has become a necessity. The widespread lack of broadband in rural

Public Policy in the Community (Taylor Marilyn)(Paperback)

The idea of community involvement and empowerment has become central to politics in recent years. Governments, keen to reduce public spending and increase civic involvement, believe active communities are essential for tackling a range of social, economic and political challenges, such as crime,

International Security: Politics, Policy, Prospects (Smith Michael E.)(Paperback)

This text introduces the politics of security: how and why issues are interpreted as security threats and how such threats are managed. It now includes an additional chapter on cyber security, but retains the same approach that gives readers the conceptual tools and knowledge of real-world problems

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

The Sex Offender Register: Politics, Policy and Public Opinion (Thomas Terry)(Paperback)

The Sex Offender Register examines the origins, history, structure and legalities of the UK sex offender register, and explores how political and public opinion has influenced the direction the policy of registration has taken.Delving into the origins of the UK sex offender register and how the

Africa and Its Global Diaspora: The Policy and Politics of Emigration (Mangala Jack)(Pevná vazba)

The Changing Politics and Policy of Austerity (Bdeker Sebastian)(Pevná vazba)

This collection of original essays explores the myriad expressions of austerity since the 2008 financial crisis. Case studies drawn from Canada, Australia and the European Union provide extensive comparative analysis of fiscal consolidation and the varied political responses against austerity

Prostitution: Sex Work, Policy & Politics (Sanders Teela)(Paperback)

The field of sex work has undergone a massive expansion in the past ten years. In this new Second Edition, three leading researchers come together to provide an interdisciplinary outline of sex work. This book provides comprehensive coverage of key areas common to the study of the female sex

Religious Statecraft: The Politics of Islam in Iran (Tabaar Mohammad Ayatollahi)(Paperback)

Since the 1979 revolution, scholars and policy makers alike have tended to see Iranian political actors as religiously driven--dedicated to overturning the international order in line with a theologically prescribed outlook. This provocative book argues that such views have the link between

Benjamin S. Bloom: Portraits of an Educator, 2nd Edition (Guskey Thomas R.)(Paperback)

Few individuals in the history of education have had greater impact on educational policy and practice than Benjamin S. Bloom. During a career that spanned over five decades, his research and writing guided the development of innumerable educational programs and provided powerful insights into the

America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy (Zoellick Robert B.)(Paperback)

America has a long history of diplomacy-ranging from Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson to Henry Kissinger, Ronald Reagan, and James Baker-now is your chance to see the impact these Americans have had on the world. Recounting the actors and events of U.S. foreign policy,

European Union Governance and Policy Making: A Canadian Perspective (Brunet-Jailly Emmanuel)(Pevná vazba)

European Union Governance and Policy Making introduces Canadian students to the politics of the EU. Divided into three parts, the collection examines its political system (history, theories, institutions), specific policies, and some of the challenges that the EU currently faces. Geared toward

Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces (Balko Radley)(Paperback)

A Critical Theory of Police Power: The Fabrication of the Social Order (Neocleous Mark)(Paperback)

Putting police power into the centre of the picture of capitalism The ubiquitous nature and political attraction of the concept of order has to be understood in conjunction with the idea of police. Since its first publication, this book has been one of the most powerful and wide-ranging critiques

Leisure, Sport and Tourism, Politics, Policy and Planning (Veal Anthony J.)(Paperback)

A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to public policy making and planning in the leisure, sport, and tourism sectors, this book provides an introduction to the subject for undergraduate and postgraduate students. It examines the theoretical issues underpinning public sector policy making

Handbook of Police Psychology (Kitaeff Jack)(Paperback)

The Handbook of Police Psychology features contributions from over 30 leading experts on the core matters of police psychology. The collection surveys everything from the beginnings of police psychology and early influences on the profession; to pre-employment screening, assessment, and evaluation;

Wasting Police Time - The Crazy World of the War on Crime (Copperfield David)(Paperback / softback)

Design for Policy (Bason Christian)(Paperback)

Design for Policy is the first publication to chart the emergence of collaborative design approaches to innovation in public policy. Drawing on contributions from a range of the world's leading academics, design practitioners and public managers, it provides a rich, detailed analysis of design as a

Policing the Police: Challenges of Democracy and Accountability (Rowe Michael)(Paperback)

The challenge of holding police to account in a fast-changing world is the subject of this much-needed new study from leading criminology professor Michael Rowe. Tackling important issues including ethics, governance, discipline, transparency and the impact of new technology and Evidence-Based

The Pandemic Pivot (Feffer John)(Paperback)

Experts from the frontlines of global policy tackle the implications of Covid-19 Transformative change can come out of the COVID-19 crisis, which has exposed everything that's wrong with decades of the world's governments betting on militarism, competition and wealth creation. A return to sanity

To Lose an Empire: British Strategy and Foreign Policy, 1758-90 (Black Jeremy)(Paperback)

Bringing strategy, foreign policy, domestic and imperial politics together, this book challenges the conventional understanding as to why the British Empire, at perhaps the height of its power, lost control of its American colonies. Critiquing the traditional emphasis on the value of alliance

The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy (Moran Michael)(Paperback)

Public policy is the business end of political science. It is where theory meets practice in the pursuit of the public good. Political scientists approach public policy in myriad ways. Some approach the policy process descriptively, asking how the need for public intervention comes to beperceived,

Theory of Macroeconomic Policy (Tsoukis Christopher)(Paperback)

Theory of Macroeconomic Policy reviews the theoretical foundations of macroeconomic, fiscal, and monetary, policy. It offers a panoramic view of macroeconomic theory, covering a wide range of topics that are not customarily dealt with in macroeconomics texts, as well as more standard material