Challenging populist views about the white working class in the US, this book showcases what they really think about the... Læs mere
Covering key concepts, theories, themes and issues, this textbook uses a range of multi-disciplinary... Læs mere
Kill it to save it lays bare the hypocrisy of US political discourse by documenting the story of capitalism's triumph over democracy.... Læs mere
Inequality has at last taken centre stage in the political discourse, but there is very little to explain the inequality debates and to offer... Læs mere
This important book provides a comprehensive survey of different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices.
50 years on from the Race Relations Act of 1968, this ‘state of the nation’ book provides an overview and commentary on how things currently stand in a wide range of sectors of society.
This fully updated short guide discusses the planning system, processes, legal constructs and approaches, taking into account the recent regulatory changes... Læs mere
In this book, researcher Matthew Gibson reviews the role of shame and pride in social work, providing invaluable new insights from the first study undertaken into the role of these emotions within professional practice.
Modern slavery is growing despite the introduction of laws to try to stem it. This is the first book critically to assess the legislation, using evidence from across the field, and to offer strategies for improvement in policy and practice.
This clear and succinct text offers a valuable introductory guide to health and social care, helping people who want to study or work in the field understand why these services matter, how they have developed and how they work.
This book explores what it means to act in a democratic way and provides practical guidance which will help public service professionals ensure users are at the centre of public services delivery, drawing from examples of different public services around the world.
Health in hard times is a vital and important review of the impact of austerity on the wellbeing of the UK. Case studies from Stockton-on-Tees, home... Læs mere