Despite the apparent novelty and fluidity of the media today, there is strong evidence that patterns are emerging which both reflect and extend the evaluative paradigms previously observed in the prin
Augmentative and alternative communication concerns the use of non-speech communication modes for people unable to use speech and for augmenting communication for people with limited spoken language.
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The growing internationalization of markets, the relaxation of constraints on capital flows between countries, and the creation of different economic unions -- the European Union in particular -- init
Based on recent research in Wales, England and Europe, this volume links the question of second homes to broader questions about demography, socio-economic change and rural housing. The authors articu
The growing internationalization of markets, the relaxation of constraints on capital flows between countries, and the creation of different economic unions -- the European Union in particular -- init
The book explores police legitimacy and crime control, with a focus on the European region. Using comparative case studies, the contributions to this timely volume examine the effects of a transition
The findings of more than five years' collaboration by the leading European researchers on men and masculinities, this book is the first to adopt a comparative and transnational perspective on men and
This book offers fresh, innovative approaches to the field of intergenerational family relations, with a particular focus on Europe. Integrating different perspectives, it brings together internationa
For a long time migration to Europe has been a subordinate issue on the public agenda. But with the recent wave of refugees from Arab and African countries, the question of how the EU, national govern
Young people have a perfect right to good education. They deserve committed educators, safe schools, powerful learning environments, and, most of all, a clear sense of direction and insight into the v
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