Citing efforts to map the brain, to capitalize on the vast datasets emerging from contemporary neuroscience, and to develop computing power to simulate neural function, social and political geograp
First published in 1979, this classic of social science presents the results of original research by Ann 0akley (UCL Institute of Education), a pioneering female social researcher. Oakley reports o
Drawing on her long experience as an academic researcher and writer, Ann Oakley develops a sociology of the research process itself, telling the story of how a research project is undertaken and what
This book offers a collection of essays by a pioneer in the field of social policy, Richard Titmuss, a professor at London School of Economics. Essay topics include war and social policy, industri
Richard Titmuss (1907-73) was a pioneer in the field of social social policy. In this classic study, which was named one of the ten most important books of the year by the New York Times when it was f
From doping among professional athletes to crime prevention through sports, the discussion of crime in sports seems to be on the rise. This is the first book to provide a critical criminological persp
We live in a society that is increasingly preoccupied with allocating blame: when something goes wrong, someone must be to blame. Bringing together philosophical, psychological, and sociological accou
As the drive towards creating age-friendly cities grows, this important book provides a comprehensive survey of theories and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people living in u
This book offers an empirically-based view on the numerous interconnections and cross-border practices that have come to define everyday life in contemporary Europe. It looks at the ways that EU resid
Vital Bodies is the story of twelve people, each living with a long-term illness. Delving into the routines and rhythms of their everyday lives, Bates reveals the significance of the things that we us
This book provides a review of the field for child and family social work and new insights from the first study undertaken into the role of these emotions within child and family social work practice.
This book proposes a new research agenda for scholarship that focuses on ethnicity, race, and old age. It argues that in a time of increased international migration, population aging and ethnic and cu
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
This annual volume presents an up-to-date and widely diverse review of the best recent social policy scholarship. As debates continue over the future of liberalism and the effects of globalized capita
This study outlines lessons for the UK that can be learned from Norway’s EU affiliation, exploring both formal and informal arrangements. The book begins with background on the UK’s objectives, op
Connecting with children: developing working relationships focuses on how adults connect with children and develop supportive relationships. It illustrates how good communication and positive and part
For the past century, governments have been compelled, time and again, to return to the search for solutions to the housing and economic challenges posed by a restructuring countryside. The rural hou
This book concerns the opportunities and challenges involved in mainstreaming knowledge generated by and about children into international development policy and practice. It focuses on the ideas, net
"This book takes seriously the properties of a society that emerges out of the increasing interaction of national societies in Europe. Based on an impressive grasp of comparative research the authors
Monaghan (sociology and social policy, U. of Leeds, UK) analyzes the role and nature of evidence in the context of UK drug policy in order to explore criticisms of evidence-based policy in general and
Hart (president, Socialist Health Association, Wales) examines the political economy of health care, focusing on the operations of the National Health Service in Wales, but also extending his analysis
The policy makers that govern responses to hate crimes and the institutions that research those crimes have up to this point been separate: policy makers have not taken research into consideration, an
For decades now, school choice has been growing in urban areas around the world, but we’ve not yet deeply analyzed the ways that such programs interact with the complicated politics of race and ethnic
Understanding policy analysis in France requires first a thorough exploration of the distinction usually made in French academic and practitioner debates between policy studies and policy analysis—ess
Reflecting back on one’s work to determine where one succeeded or failed is crucial in any field, but it’s particularly important in social work, where mistakes can cause real harm. In this book, Ales
This companion addresses the history of crime and punishment through entries by expert contributors that select and define the central vocabulary and terminology for the study of the history of crime
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
Though they tend to get less attention than other disadvantaged groups, huge numbers of young people today in Britain are marginalized, experiencing isolation, social hardship, gender and ethnic discr
Though they tend to get less attention than other disadvantaged groups, huge numbers of young people today in Britain are marginalized, experiencing isolation, social hardship, gender and ethnic discr
The timely book challenges readers to rethink the intersection of dementia, policy, and care from a human rights perspective. Drawing on the latest research evidence and most advanced thinking in best
The timely book challenges readers to rethink the intersection of dementia, policy, and care from a human rights perspective. Drawing on the latest research evidence and most advanced thinking in best
From environmental decline to growing economic inequality, things are getting worse for the majority of the human race and will continue to worsen until determined action is taken. Starting from this
From environmental decline to growing economic inequality, things are getting worse for the majority of the human race and will continue to worsen until determined action is taken. Starting from this
This book brings together an international collection of researchers and practitioners from a range of fields—including sociology, social work, psychology, law, public health and medicine, and victims
This book brings together an international collection of researchers and practitioners from a range of fields—including sociology, social work, psychology, law, public health and medicine, and victims
Though the internet offers benefits such as connectivity, easily available knowledge, and diverse entertainment, digital technologies also come with a host of dangers. In this evidence-informed, pract
Though the internet offers benefits such as connectivity, easily available knowledge, and diverse entertainment, digital technologies also come with a host of dangers. In this evidence-informed, pract
In the wake of the global financial crash, there is possibly no more pressing question for social policy than what forms of welfare are affordable and how. Clear and accessible, Howard Glennerster’s U
In the wake of the global financial crash, there is possibly no more pressing question for social policy than what forms of welfare are affordable and how. Clear and accessible, Howard Glennerster’s U
