A.O.L. - Social Services & Welfare 1

Die Studie analysiert erstmals die Einführung einer gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung in China in den 2000er Jahren, basierend auf umfangreichen Feldforschungen. Mit der Unfallversicherung hat sich Ch……続きを見る

Disputa por los bienes naturales explora cómo los procesos de apropiación y despojo de la naturaleza a través del uso de las fuerzas armadas han tomado un papel central en la configuración de la pol……続きを見る

This book addresses and compensates for the lack of poverty measurement research in China. With regard to the multi-dimensional measurement of poverty, it is clear that the situation of Chinese farm……続きを見る

With a contemporary overview of global social policy formation, the third edition of this leading textbook identifies key issues, debates and priorities for action in social policy across the Global……続きを見る

Nel furioso mondo contemporaneo, contrassegnato da cambiamenti epocali e violenti, l’Italia rischia di essere un vaso di coccio. A vecchi problemi mai risolti si aggiungono oggi una demografia incle……続きを見る

Although the last two decades have seen the healthcare systems of most developed countries face pressure for major reform, the impact of this reform on the relationship between empowerment, consumer……続きを見る

This book focuses on the relationship between European integration, its outputs and national institutional and political settings. It explores the political mechanisms through which the EU plays a r……続きを見る

As a contribution to the search for suitable and sustainable solutions to finance rising medical care expenditures, the book proposes a typology of healthcare financing and insurance schemes, based ……続きを見る

First published in 1997, this timely examination of allowances paid to foster carers demonstrates clear evidence that the nature of foster care is changing. The degree of difficulty in caring for th……続きを見る

Bringing together international case studies, this book offers theoretical and empirical insights into the interaction between social work and social policy. Moving beyond existing studies on policy……続きを見る

This book provides a general framework for the use of theoretical contributions in empirical works, addressing the question of what is the effect of a price change on household well-being. This simp……続きを見る

Developing countries in Asia have expanded their social protection programs. One of the key challenges is creating sustainable financing---considered the bedrock for success of the social protection……続きを見る

Exploring specific experiences, circumstances and events that can put children at risk, this book provides practical guidance for early years practitioners working with vulnerable children. It cover……続きを見る

"Insegnare l’urbanistica come scienza", a cura di Luca P. Marescotti, raccoglie alcuni saggi introduttivi alle lezioni preparato per il workshop “Conoscenze e tecnologie appropriate per la sostenibi……続きを見る

Based on data from 12 diverse societies, this is the first cross-national comparative study on academic engagement in social policy formulation. The chapters present survey data on the policy involv……続きを見る

¿Cómo es habitar Buenos Aires en lo que va del siglo XXI, en especial para sectores populares que no siempre tienen asegurado el acceso a una vivienda en condiciones ambientales sanas? ¿Quiénes pued……続きを見る

Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Single parents face a triple bind of inadequate resources, employment, and policies, which in combination further complicate their lives. This book - mu……続きを見る

Is a Universal Basic Income the answer to an increasingly precarious job landscape? Could it bring greater financial freedom for women, tackle the issue of unpaid but essential work, cut poverty and……続きを見る

This book explains, in a straightforward way, the foundations upon which electoral techniques are based in order to shed new light on what we actually do when we vote. The intention is to highlight ……続きを見る

This title was first published in 2000: This book is based on selected papers from a major international congress of the same name that was held at the University of Calgary in July 1997. The contri……続きを見る

This book assesses the global significance of China’s decade-long campaign to reduce poverty. After showing how the country’s unique approach to poverty alleviation brought about unparalleled progre……続きを見る

How can unjust societies be overcome with a better distribution of opportunities to flourish? How can human development be revitalised in countries where social welfare is being questioned? In short……続きを見る

The rapid growth over the past three decades has been instrumental in lifting over 600 million people in China out of poverty, and people want to know why and how it happened. International evidence……続きを見る