As children spend more time online there are increasing questions about its social implications and consequences. The risks they face and the proposed... Læs mere
Social inclusion and participation have become policy mantras in the UK and Europe. As these concepts are being translated into policies... Læs mere
Current community care policies and increasing numbers of older people needing assistance mean that all social workers must be... Læs mere
This book calls for a shift in policy focus from 'community cohesion' to social cohesion, and makes a valuable source both for practitioners, researchers and students.
Sociologists’ Tales brings together the thoughts and experiences of key UK sociologists from different generations of... Læs mere
This accessible guide provides readers with an introduction to the key concepts and main developments in gender studies. Highlighting the importance of gender in the contemporary world, it is an ideal overview for students and professionals alike.
This edited book provides a hard-hitting and deliberately provocative overview of the relationship between evidence, policy and practice, how policy is implemented and how research can and should influence the policy process.
Understanding disability policy explores the roles of social security, social support, poverty, socio-economic status, community safety, official discourses and spatial change in shaping disabled people's opportunities.
This book offers a unique multi-disciplinary perspective on tackling health inequalities in a rich country, examining the New Labour policy agenda for tackling health inequalities and its inherent challenges.
This attractive and accessible textbook analyses and examines the policies, services and practice skills needed for collaborative, effective and equitable work with children.
This book explores what social work is. Structured around the framework of the National Occupational Standards for social work, the book examines how social work can make... Læs mere
A substantial, authoritative, third edition of this important textbook about the impact of economic priorities and pressures on social policies at a time when neo-liberal arguments for reducing the burden of welfare are more dominant than ever before.