Policy press bristol (238 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Education is a continuing key political issue for the UK government. It is seen as a crucial factor in ensuring economic productivity and competitiveness, in generating social mobility and tackling social inequality - but are these goals either feasible or compatible? In this fully updated edition of this bestselling book, Stephen J. Ball, a leading author in the field, guides us through the flood of government initiatives and policies of the past 20 years, including the Academies programme, parental choice, Free schools, National Curriculum and teaching standards. He looks at how these policy interventions have changed the landscape and meaning of education, turned children into 'learners' and parents into 'consumers', and played their part in the re-formation of contemporary governance. This authoritative and accessible book uses Ball's sociological approach to the analysis of current policies and ideas around education to address issues of class, choice, globalisation, race and citizenship, as well as the conflicting needs of children and families on the one hand and the economy and the state on the other. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A central theme of this lively and accessible text is that theory helps us to understand policy, politics and practice.The book combines an in-depth exploration of selected theoretical perspectives and concepts with the student-friendly format of the Understanding Welfare series.The author uses diverse examples from contemporary social policy to help theoretical arguments come alive. It should provide a key text for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates and postgraduates in social policy and related subjects, as well as their teachers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This revised edition of this bestselling textbook includes the latest research findings and contains more tools, frameworks and international examples of best practice to aid practitioners to more effectively evaluate partnerships. Up-to-date research evidence is presented in a practical and helpful way making this an essential resource for students. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The second edition of this classic text from acclaimed author Paul Spicker introduces students to the concepts and methods of Social Policy. It provides a sense of the scope, range and purpose of the subject while developing critical awareness of problems, issues and common fallacies. The distinctive and original book has been thoughtfully revised, extending beyond the updating of material to refinement and improvement of the book's structure. Divided into four parts, it explains what Social Policy is and why it matters; looks at Social Policy in its social context, including social structures, problems and needs; considers policy, the role of the state and the social services; looks at social administration and service delivery; and focuses on the method and approaches of the subject, discussing the application of theory to practice, research, and policy analysis.It is a revised, enlarged and fully updated 2nd edition. It provides a thematic introduction to the concepts underlying the provision of social welfare and the processes by which welfare is organised and delivered. It brings an emphasis on theories, approaches and methods that complements other books in the field. It draws on materials from a range of disciplines, including sociology, political theory and economics and public and social administration.It contains student friendly features, including case studies/dilemma boxes and questions for discussion in each chapter, a detailed glossary and student notes. Written in an accessible and easily digestible style, the book will be widely used by students of social policy, welfare and the social sciences across the world. It can be used both as a core text and as an essential complement to other reading and will be invaluable for students studying Social Policy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as students on professional courses in social work, housing and health studies. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent - healthcare, education, pensions, benefits - is the centre of political and public debate. Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it - 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'. This ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK's leading social policy experts, uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge that view. It shows that our complex and ever-changing lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our lifetimes, not just a small 'welfare-dependent' minority. Using everyday life stories and engaging graphics, Hills clearly demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: As new. xv +184 pp. book.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Interest in 'community' has increased in recent years for a variety of reasons, including civil renewal, active citizenship and the increasing diversity of British society. This is highlighted by the increasing governmental emphasis on 'community', leading up to the current ideas of the 'Big Society'. Understanding community is a topical text providing a clear understanding of policy and theory in relation to community. By examining areas of government policy, such as economic development, education, health, housing, and community safety, this book explores the difficulties that communities face in dealing with state power as well as discussing the new concepts of community cohesion, social capital and community capacity building. The author challenges our understanding of community and assesses the strengths and limitations of this understanding. This book is essential for students studying social policy, social work and sociology, and an invaluable resource for policymakers in community development, urban regeneration and allied fields. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Outstanding social entrepreneurs inspire students, transform communities, and ignite innovative approaches to solving social needs. This timely book has been inspired by the increasing interest around social entrepreneurship scholarship and the practice of delivering innovative solutions to social issues. The in-depth theoretical study of stakeholder engagement, financial options, leadership management and organizational challenges is complemented by compelling international case studies of real social enterprise success. The book will be essential reading for students, academics, practitioners and entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge, skills and passion and sustainably pursue their social missions to bring about real social change. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Human need is a central but contested concept in social policy and the social sciences. This book provides an accessible overview of the subject using concepts from many disciplines. It presents a unique integrative model that shows how the main approaches may be reflected in social policy goals. The author engages with recent debates which advance our understanding of human need, including human wellbeing and 'happiness'; poverty, social exclusion and global inequality; human difference, the diversity of needs and the concept of human capabilities. Most crucially, the book explores how human needs may be translated into rights and how these can be informed by a politics of human need. The book offers essential insights for students of social policy, but will also be of interest to other social science disciplines, policy makers and political activists. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This is a passionate analysis of the historical development, current state and potential future shape of the National Health Service by distinguished doctor and author, Julian Tudor Hart. Drawing on many years of clinical experience, Tudor Hart sets out to explore how the NHS might be reconstituted as a humane service for all (rather than a profitable one for the few), and a civilising influence on society as a whole. His starting point is an attack on the creeping commercialisation of the health service - the privatisation of a growing number of spheres, and the application of market economics to procurement, delivery and management. Combining clinical, political and economic arguments, he then proposes his own economic analysis of the NHS, 'derived not from classical theory but from experience of the real health care economy'. The author's aim is to provide 'a big picture' for students, academics, health professionals and NHS users that will inspire them to challenge received wisdoms about how the NHS should develop in the twenty-first century. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. 299p, paperback, a VG copy [1861343205].

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 230pp.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine.

Paperback. Condición: G-. 1st thus. Ex-college library with usual stamps and marks, title page neatly torn out, otherwise internally good, a good reading copy, with minor scuffing to cover edges and corners. White covers with red lettering on blue spine. Immediate despatch from the UK. 8vo Large. Book. …

Paperback. xi, 236p., wraps, 6.25x9.25 inches, sticker shadow on front wrap else very good condition. Includes sections on women and LGBT people.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. With the drive towards increasingly integrated ways of working, "Changing Children's Services" focuses on the fundamental changes occurring in children's services. It critically examines the potential for closer 'working together', its effectiveness and its impact on children, parents and children's services as a whole. Crucial for those working in the field, it also explores the role of learning in this changing environment. This book will contribute to debates around the common core of knowledge and skills that are seen as essential for work with families in childcare, health, social care and educational children's services. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Policy Press, Bristol, 2003. Pictorial soft cover. Book condition : Very good to near fine. Appears unread. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #AF019194.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by author. 185pp.

Paper Cover. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. Foreword by Shami Chakrabarti. 433pp.

Paper Cover. Condición: Fine as New. First Edition. Advance copy-not for circualtion. 333pp.

near fine dust-jacket, fresh attractive copy, gray cloth, appears unused. GIVENS, TERRI. Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides. Bristol: Policy Press / Bristol University Press, 2021, 200pp., . CONTENTS: Prologue: Writing in a time of crisis -- 1. Bridging divides: From racism to empathy in the 21st century -- 2. Getting to radical empathy -- 3. My family's story: The isolation of internalized oppression -- 4. Racism and health disparities -- 5. Finding empathy in the academy -- 6. Love and marriage -- 7. Radical empathy in leadership: Creating change -- 8. Creating change at the national level: Restorative justice and working off the past - 9. Revisiting the path to radical empathy -- Epilogue: The long road ahead -- Notes -- Suggested reading -- Index. ISBN 9781447357247.…

Softcover. Condición: Near Fine. A nice clean copy. ; Short Guides; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 202 pages.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Dust Jacket. Softcover. Item is a 2000 reprint. One of the Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion series. Former owner's name is penned on first page. Covers have minor edge-wear, and one or two light surface scratches. Spine is cocked. Leading corners are a little dog-eared. Head of page block is slightly faded. Upper leading corner of page 67 is creased. Binding is sound and pages are tight and clean throughout. Contents are clear. AF. Used.…

Soft cover. Condición: As New. AS NEW softcover, no marks in text, very clean exterior, appears unused. Book.

First Edition. Hardcover, no jacket, very good. Book.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback. From the collection of the late Professor Sir A.B. Atkinson. Penned dedication to him by one of the authors on inside front cover. One or two slight scores on covers. Minor fading on inner edge of front cover. Pages are clean. Contents are clear throughout. AF. Signed and Dedicated By Author. Used.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback. From the collection of the late Professor Sir A.B. Atkinson. Letter to him from the Editorial Manager of The Policy Press is laid in between pages 56 and 57. Pages are clean. Contents are clear throughout. AF. Used.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Overall book is very well preserved, however there is extensive underlinings and annotations in pencil. Used.

Paperback. Condición: Fine. 9.13 X 6.14 X 0.55 inches; 166 pages.