Social Policy in Emerging Countries

Hardback (September 2023)

Handbook on Social Protection and Social Development in the Global South

Edited by Leila Patel, Sophie Plagerson, Isaac Chinyoka

This cutting-edge Handbook argues for social protection to be situated in a wider system of social welfare and development programmes for low- and middle-income countries. Focusing on the role of citizens and communities in enhancing hum...

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Handbook of Food Security and Society

Edited by Martin Caraher, John Coveney, Mickey Chopra

Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have drawn the subject of food security firmly into the public eye. This timely Handbook examines and responds to this pertinent topic, offering calculated solutions to food ins...

Hardback (August 2023)

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Research Handbook on the Sociology of Globalization

Edited by Christian Karner, Dirk Hofäcker

This Research Handbook takes stock of the state of the art in sociological research on globalization and the contributors outline future trajectories for this, one of the most pressing and challenging sociological themes of our time.

Hardback (July 2023)

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Research Handbook on Disability Policy

Edited by Sally Robinson, Karen R. Fisher

Examining how policy affects the human rights of people with disabilities, this topical Handbook presents diverse empirical experiences of disability policy and identifies the changes that are necessary to achieve social justice.

Hardback (June 2023)

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Research Handbook on Poverty and Inequality

Edited by Udaya R. Wagle

Covering global, comparative, and single-country contexts, this Research Handbook presents wide-ranging, cutting-edge research on poverty and inequality. It maps out international trends in poverty and inequality and explores the key con...

Hardback (May 2023)

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Encyclopedia of the Social and Solidarity Economy

Edited by Ilcheong Yi

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. This work has been funded by the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Edward Elgar Pu...

Hardback (February 2023)

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Social Dialogue in the Gig Economy

Edited by Jean-Michel Bonvin, Nicola Cianferoni, Maria Mexi

As our digital economy continues to expand, gig work becomes increasingly significant. This incisive book investigates the ways in which social dialogue can reinforce decent working practices and create inclusive workplaces in the growin...

Hardback (2023)

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Handbook on Governance and Development

Edited by Wil Hout, Jane Hutchison

This Handbook provides readers with an expert overview of the key theoretical approaches to governance and development, covering a broad range of policy areas and domains. Utilising a critical approach to issues from a multidisciplinary ...

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Research Handbook on Mental Health Policy

Edited by Christopher G. Hudson

This Research Handbook is an essential guide to the design and use of research in mental health policy from a global perspective. It focuses on public mental health, as well as quasi-public and private policies in nations with significan...

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A Research Agenda for COVID-19 and Society

Edited by Steve Matthewman

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. With contributions from leading experts in the fields of anthropology, communications, disas...

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Social Contracts and Informal Workers in the Global South

Edited by Laura Alfers, Martha Chen, Sophie Plagerson

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline. Illustrating how current social contracts may be considered inadequate, irrelevant or unjust, So...

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