Sociology and Social Policy
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Social Policy, Employment and Family Change in Comparative Perspective
Edited by Jonathan Bradshaw, Aksel Hatland
This book is a comparative study of family change, parental employment and social policy in the five Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. In all these countries family forms have been profoundly affected by ...eBook:Find out more$49.60
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Young Workers, Globalization and the Labor Market
Edited by Hans-Peter Blossfield, Sandra Buchholz, Erzsébet Bukodi, Karin Kurz
Underpinned by the fact that the globalization process and the subsequent increased level of market uncertainty have paved the way for employment flexibility in modern societies, this book examines the labor market chances of young adult...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Research Without Tears
John Creedy
‘Research Without Tears is. . . clearly presented and well structured. In fact it illustrates in its execution all the good advice on writing style Creedy gives to his readers. . . It will enhance any collection on research methods in th...eBook:Find out more$36.80
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![Globalization, Uncertainty and Men’s Careers]()
Globalization, Uncertainty and Men’s Careers
Edited by Hans-Peter Blossfeld, Melinda Mills, Fabrizio Bernardi
Globalization, argue the contributors to this book, has remarkably accelerated social and economic change in modern societies. One such change is manifested in the world of work and careers. This book explores whether the forces of globa...eBook:Find out more$73.60
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Home Care for Ageing Populations
Martha Doyle, Virpi Timonen
‘In a world where there is little doubt that the demand for formal care services is set to increase significantly, this book is a timely addition to the literature of ageing in place, comparing home care delivery policies and services fo... -
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The Principles of Knowledge Creation
Edited by Bengt Gustavsson
‘. . . a vast array of material that would be useful in a variety of courses and projects. Recommended.’ – R.K. Murray, ChoiceeBook:Find out more$40.00
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Competing Claims in Work and Family Life
Edited by Tanja van der Lippe, Pascale Peters
‘. . . this book, well-structured and written by highly-qualified contributors, is a valuable contribution to the better understanding of the variables which impact on the interplay between work and private life and successfully provides... -
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Occupational Welfare
Bent Greve
‘With a comprehensive and detailed investigation of occupational welfare, comparing ten countries in Europe, the book presents valuable new data on its development, and questions not only the traditional clustering of welfare states, but...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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The Limits of American Power
Douglas Sturkey
Douglas Sturkey’s book presents a detailed and enlightening analysis of the projection of state power in international relations. As a case study, he considers the projection of the United States’s power to attain international objective... -
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Reform and Leadership in the Public Sector
Joe L. Wallis, Brian E. Dollery, Linda McLoughlin
‘In this new, exciting exposition, Brian Dollery and Joe Wallis (here joined by Linda McLoughlin) continue their unique explorations advancing the frontiers of public administration and political economy with a fresh, challenging, and th...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Trust and Crime in Information Societies
Edited by Robin Mansell, Brian S. Collins
This fascinating book gathers together an enviable range of experts from a variety of disciplines to study how trust and crime interact with new digital technologies. It provides a critical discussion on the prospects of the Internet and... -
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Work, Leisure and the Environment
Tim Robinson
‘. . . a wonderfully accessible and persuasive contribution to an increasingly urgent and broad literature focusing on overwork, consumerism, environmental disamenity and the work–life balance. . . an excellent scholarly piece of work, d...
