This book explores the ways in which communities are responding today's society as government policies are... Læs mere
Leading interdisciplinary scholars focus on the 'social' of social policy. This ground-breaking volume tackles pressing... Læs mere
Higher Education sectors across the world have experienced a gradual process of marketisation. This book offers a new interpretation on why and how marketisation has taken place within England and questions the rationale for further marketisation of Higher Education.
Rich in case study insights, this book provides an overview of city-region building and considers how governance restructuring shapes... Læs mere
This book explores how young people across different European contexts participate in decision-making and foster changes on issues that concern them and their communities, giving new insights into discourses on young people's as active citizens across Europe.
This major textbook provides students with a critical understanding of poverty and social exclusion in relation to wealth, rather than as separate from it.
This book is an urgent call to reimagine our social, political and economic systems so that we might transform to a... Læs mere
Democracy is the most effective way to give us control over the decisions that impact on our lives, but it must evolve. This book lays out a roadmap for a more accountable... Læs mere
This landmark book charts the rollercoaster history of both rich and poor, and the mechanisms that link them.... Læs mere
This extensively updated fourth edition by the key author in the field will maintain its place as the most important text on education policy and makes essential reading for all students and anyone interested in education policy more generally.
This book examines a participatory approach in child protection practices in Norway and the... Læs mere
Drawing on access to prominent policy makers, Purcell examines the origins and impact of children’s services reform... Læs mere