In this wide-ranging book, Marian Barnes argues for care as an essential value in private lives and public policies, considering the importance of care... Læs mere
This unique and topical companion provides expert analyses that explore the interface between criminal justice and mental health. It consolidates... Læs mere
This interdisciplinary book draws on the perspectives of forty authors from four continents to explore the dynamics of ethical dilemmas using theory, research and practice-based examples.
Four years after the publication of the influential Munro Report (2011) this important publication draws together a range of experts working in the... Læs mere
This unique book provides an insider's view of the seminal inquiry into Stephen Lawrence's murder. This paperback edition includes analysis of hitherto inaccessible transcripts which show how the Inquiry was undermined and a new Afterword by the author.
A comprehensive multi-disciplinary overview of the very latest research on ageing, concentrating on three major themes: active ageing, design for ageing well and the relationship between ageing and socio-economic development.
This important book explores the impact of different forms of policy and practice on the lives of vulnerable people, arguing... Læs mere
The short guide to working with children and young people is an accessible introduction into the main concepts, developments and policy related to this exciting area of work.
Why we can’t afford the rich exposes the unjust and dysfunctional mechanisms that allow the top 1% to siphon off wealth produced by others. With an updated Afterword, Andrew... Læs mere
This book is the first of its kind to focus on listening to young children, both from an international perspective and through... Læs mere
How can we understand older people as real human beings, value their wisdom, and appreciate that their norms and purposes both matter in themselves and... Læs mere
This report presents the findings from the first national, representative survey of public attitudes to youth crime and youth justice in England and Wales. It carries clear policy implications in relation to both public education and reform of the youth justice system.