Understanding Brexit provides a concise introduction to the past, present, and future of one of the most important and controversial topics in modern British politics. Written for both those familiar
Understanding Brexit provides a concise introduction to the past, present, and future of one of the most important and controversial topics in modern British politics. Written for both those familiar
How social security works is an introduction to the much-misunderstood system of benefits in Britain. The book is an accessible, broadly based and sometimes controversial text which can help readers
How social security works is an introduction to the much-misunderstood system of benefits in Britain. The book is an accessible, broadly based and sometimes controversial text which can help readers t
Despite the introduction of laws to try to stop it, so-called modern slavery—whether in the form of domestic servitude, sex trafficking, child labor, or other exploitative practices—is sti
The Short Guide to Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive, yet concise, introduction to the current state of the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom—a subject often subsumed in larger dis
This engaging and accessible text offers a concise overview of social work which will appeal to anyone needing a quick introduction to social work as a discipline. It contains essential information fo
In a political climate that is ever more focused on austerity and efficiency, it is crucial that those who advocate for, support, and implement social policy know how to analyze it and understand its
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of assessment and intervention planning with young people who offend. It will help equip practitioners with the knowledge an
This book provides an essential one-stop introduction to the key concepts, issues, policies and practices affecting child welfare, with particular emphasis on the changing nature of the relationship b
Over the past ten years, the field of evidence-based policing (EBP) has grown substantially, evolving from a novel idea at the fringes of policing to an increasingly core component of contemporary pol
Over the past ten years, the field of evidence-based policing (EBP) has grown substantially, evolving from a novel idea at the fringes of policing to an increasingly core component of contemporary pol
Social policy is frequently constructed and implemented by people who have little if any experience of it from the other side. In recent years, however, there has been increased attention to the idea
Social policy is frequently constructed and implemented by people who have little if any experience of it from the other side. In recent years, however, there has been increased attention to the idea
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 be
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 be
Reflexivity—thinking critically about one’s own position and how it affects one’s research—is vital in any social research project. But there is relatively little advice available about how to achieve
Reflexivity—thinking critically about one’s own position and how it affects one’s research—is vital in any social research project. But there is relatively little advice available about how to achieve
Given the far-reaching impact of both the 2008 financial crash and post-crash austerity policies on so many people’s lives, there exists a need for a succinct, straightforward guide to the situation’s
In a political climate that is ever more focused on austerity and efficiency, it is crucial that those who advocate for, support, and implement social policy know how to analyze it and understand its
Palmer (biostatistics and epidemiology, U. of Toronto, Canada) et al. are joined by contributors working in genetics and epidemiology in the UK, Canada, and Australia who introduce genetic epidemiolog
Genetic epidemiology is a very rapidly developing field that has acquired a central role in modern biomedical science. Until now there has been no comprehensive introductory text for students and acad
King (social thought, De Montfort U., United Kingdom) offers a detailed explanation of Britain's Right to Buy (RTB) program, a 30-year-old initiative to allow working class families to buy homes. It a
This book is the first to investigate what role religion plays in health care in East Africa. Taking in to account the geopolitical and economic environments of the region, the authors examine the ro
This book investigates different policy and civic responses to extreme poverty, ranging from food donations to penalisation and "social cleansing" of highly visible poor and how it is related to conce
This book shows how the Brexit vote to leave the European Union has increased hostilities towards racial and ethnic minorities and migrants. Tomlinson covers events in politics and education that have
Nations that raise retirement ages appear to work on the assumption that there is appropriate employment available for people who are expected to retire later. Gender, Ageing and Extended Working Life
As neoliberalism begins to reach its limits, and the new landscape of social and public policy that it has left in its wake becomes clearer, there is a great need to define and explain the new roles t
In this book for scholars, policy makers, and advanced students, social democracy is shown to be a better principle of social organization to replace markets. The contributors draw on Karl Polyani
Creative Practice in the Resilience of Older People is the first book to bring researchers together from multiple disciplines to address the relationship between taking part in creative interventions
Creative Practice in the Resilience of Older People is the first book to bring researchers together from multiple disciplines to address the relationship between taking part in creative interventions
As the government continues to open up child protection and social work in England to a commercial market place, what is the social cost of privatising public services? And what effect has the failure
The expanded second edition of Social Work and Social Theory aims to radically rework and re-energise the content of the earlier book. Updates to the new edition include: three new chapters (on Foucau
Using cutting-edge academic work on migration and citizenship to address three themes central to current debates - borders and walls, mobility and travel, and belonging - the authors provide new insig
To govern ourselves or not? That is the existential question of politics. In light of the recent surges of political extremism—and the alienation and distrust that follow—in both the
There’s a reason why accusations of snobbery have become so common in political discourse: simply put, nobody wants to be called a snob. It’s a potent insult, one that’s tough to den
In Creating Community-Led and Self-Build Homes, Martin Field explores the ways in which people and communities across the United Kingdom have worked to create the homes and neighborhoods they desire.
This collection brings together scholars of fatherhood from Europe and Scandinavia to offer unique insights into how to research fathers and fatherhood in contemporary society. Outlining research meth
For decades now, American voters have been convinced to support public policies that only benefit those in power. But how do the powerful extract consent from citizens whose own self-interest and coll
This book introduces a non-specialist audience to some of the central issues relating to crime, crime control, policing, and punishment in Britain. Bringing together contributions by criminologists an
