This collection explores the roles of emotion, violence, uncertainty, identity and positionality in doing research in and on... Læs mere
Drawing on more than a decade of work on public sector innovation, the author provides a clear framework for understanding and learning an emerging management practice, leading public design.
This is the first book about the intermediary scheme, criminal justice’s untold ‘good news... Læs mere
Thoroughly revised to take account of the latest literature and international developments in the field. Drawing on global research and practical examples, Bason illustrates the key triggers and practices of public sector innovation.
As the population ages, this book reveals how divides that are apparent through childhood and working life change and are added to in later life.
In this empirically-grounded analysis, Lorenza Antonucci compares the lives of university students at a time of austerity and financial crisis from three very different European welfare systems – Italy, England and Sweden.
Brings together interdisciplinary and international case studies to provide a distinctive analysis of how politics in the UK and the lives of British... Læs mere
This book maps out the contours of the European 'social investment' strategy, both at the ideational level and in terms of the policies implemented throughout Europe. It will appeal to both social policy scholars and policy experts.
This book explores the policy and practice possibilities offered by a social model of child protection. Drawing on developments in mental health and disability studies, it examines the conceptual, political and practice implications of this new framework.
This fully revised, updated and extended edition of a bestselling social policy textbook is extensively reworked and adapted to meet the needs of its international... Læs mere
Providing an in-depth exploration of the experiences of Ireland, Denmark and Finland in their various initiatives designed... Læs mere
In this seminal book, Krumer-Nevo introduces the Poverty-Aware Paradigm: a radical new framework for social workers and professionals working with and for people in poverty.