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Since 1997, child welfare services have been faced with new demands to engage fathers or develop father-inclusive services. This book emerges from work by the author as a researcher and educator over...

Grandparenting in the 21st century is at the heart of profound family and societal changes. It is of increasing social and economic significance yet many dimensions of grandparenting are still poorly...

Which underlying problems pose the greatest threat to British society in the 21st century? A hundred years after its philanthropist founder identified poverty, alcohol, drugs and gambling among the...

'Community' is a much used yet little understood term. Through a set of detailed case studies of communities in action this book examines the sources of community activism, the ways in which...

Continuing professional development (CPD) has become a defining issue in twenty-first century social work. There is widespread consensus in favour of CPD. But what is it? Are there discernible...

There are great expectations of voluntary action in contemporary Britain but limited in-depth insight into the level, distribution and understanding of what constitutes voluntary activity. Drawing on...

There are great expectations of voluntary action in contemporary Britain but limited in-depth insight into the level, distribution and understanding of what constitutes voluntary activity. Drawing on...

Brittle, effeminate and perennially untalented, Nigel Tuffnell-Greene has little in common with his high-achieving and ultra-masculine elder brother, Geoffrey, whom he worships and detests - hating...

Spanning the complete era of the Conservative governments and the first term of New Labour, this book looks at mechanisms of corporate power and influence; corporate opinion and influence in a range...

In 2014 the UK government launched an investigation into the "Trojan Horse" affair, an alleged plot to "Islamify" several state schools in Birmingham. In this book, John Holmwood, who was an expert...

Lifelong learning is a key government strategy - both in the UK and internationally - to promote economic growth and combat social exclusion. This book presents a highly innovative study of...

Author: Martin FieldPublisher: Policy PressPublication Date: Jul 24, 2020Number of Pages: 172 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1447344391ISBN-13: 9781447344391

World-leading health economist Cam Donaldson defends NHS-type systems on the same basis as their detractors: economic efficiency. However, protecting government funding of health care is not enough:...

This edited collection offers the first system-wide account of the impact of COVID-19 on crime and justice in England and Wales. Integrating first-hand narratives, it provides a critical discussion...

The ultimate expression of power is the ability to act beyond the confines of law. Illuminating the condition of ?panoramic power?, this book offers new thinking on damaging structures of power and...

This book represents the first full-length critical and interdisciplinary assessment of Lo?c Wacquant's work in English. Wacquant's challenging critique of the neo-liberal government of crime and the...

This book represents the first full-length critical and interdisciplinary assessment of Lo?c Wacquant's work in English. Wacquant's challenging critique of the neo-liberal government of crime and the...

It is impossible to view the news at present without hearing talk of crisis. This timely book looks at how three major crises ?the economy, pandemic and climate ?are related to the crisis of work,...

With the increasing focus on 'community' as the site for renewing democracy, improving policymaking and enhancing service delivery, this book provides a challenging approach to understanding...

This original book explores the importance of geographical processes for policies and professional practices related to childhood and youth. Contributors from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds...

This important book brings together some of the best known international scholars working within a critical gerontology perspective. Together, they review and update our understanding of how the...

This book shows how reflexive debate enhances childhood research. Expert contributors explore researchers? identities, roles, boundaries and ethical governance, and use empirical international...

Drawing on contributions from user activists and academic researchers, this topical reader provides a critical stock take of the state of user involvement. It considers different contexts in which...

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of Critical Race Theory, offering a clear understanding of its origins, the way it has been problematized and its potential for societal change. By...

This collection offers a unique exploration of critical racial literacy and anti-racist praxis in Australia's educational landscape. Combining critical race and Indigenous theories and perspectives,...

This fully-updated, accessible textbook considers the theory and practice of critical social work in addressing inequality and social injustice. It is essential reading for students, educators and...

In dealing with individual problems and difficulties, critical social work (CSW) is an emancipatory practice which seeks to address social injustice. In this book the author draws on almost 40 years'...

In dealing with individual problems and difficulties, critical social work (CSW) is an emancipatory practice which seeks to address social injustice. In this book the author draws on almost 40 years'...

Covering a range of important social theorists - from W.E.B. Du Bois to Judith Butler - this accessibly written textbook encourages critical thinking and critical approaches to social work, providing...

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence Drawing on the study of different cities in the Global South, this book explores how data have become a generative force in shaping what...