Daniel - Social Services & Welfare 1

An investigation into the policy choices that led to the UK housing crisis. What is the true cost of Britain’s housing emergency? This is the shocking story of Britain’s appalling housing crisis as ……続きを見る

For too long, kinship and other forms of childhood care have been determined without a clear focus on children’s views. This book unveils unique research on the transformative power of listening to ……続きを見る

The devastating effects of climate change are undeniable. Fires rage and waters rise in every corner of the globe. In light of these changes to our planet, the issue of social and environmental well……続きを見る

What if the measure of a successful life isn’t how high you rise But how many people rise because of you? In a world where most careers span nearly 2,000 workweeks, millions still find themselves st……続きを見る

A obra, fundamentada na teoria social de Marx e na Crítica da Economia Política, adota uma perspectiva crítica ao contestar os fenômenos que estruturam o atual capitalismo, como o trabalho alienado,……続きを見る

This book offers a systematic analysis of the community health center program's success since its establishment as a War on Poverty program. Initially, the program served as a means for strengthenin……続きを見る

While there are many books about reaching children and controlling behaviors none of them are effective without the power of gentle connection. This book explains how we can reach hurting or scared ……続きを見る

Article 1 of the European Convention of Human Rights gives children the same protection of their fundamental rights and freedoms as adults. However, there is a notable absence of specific provisions……続きを見る

Based on a comparative study covering 15 Western European countries, this edited volume examines the responses of long-term care homes for older people to the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyses the prep……続きを見る

Basic income can no longer be dismissed as a utopian idea ー it’s being tested worldwide. But can it truly transform economies and societies? This book dives into real-world examples, revealing how ……続きを見る

How funds for the needy are siphoned off for profit: "A distressing picture of how states routinely defraud taxpayers of millions of federal dollars." ー Boston Review Government aid doesn't always ……続きを見る

To many Progressive Era reformers, the extent of street cleanliness was an important gauge for determining whether a city was providing the conditions necessary for impoverished immigrants to attain……続きを見る

Como combater a violência no país? O debate brasileiro, ao longo das últimas décadas, tem se concentrado em dois horizontes. O primeiro é o punitivismo: "bandido bom é bandido morto". A solução para……続きを見る

The best method is the one that works: "Should be read not only by professional psychologists but by anyone interested in the future of mind-related science." ーJohn Horgan, author of The End of Sci……続きを見る

Our societies are ageing, and we need to identify sustainable and person-centred solutions for supporting frail older people in their homes. Reablement offers a radical new integrated care approach ……続きを見る

Sozial ー Alles, was Sozialarbeiter schon immer wissen wollten Ein Buch für Studierende und Sozialarbeiter, das einen wunderbaren Überblick über das Thema gibt und dabei Theorie und Praxis verbindet……続きを見る

An unflinching exposé of how the family, juvenile, and criminal justice systems monetize the communities they purport to serve and trap them in crushing poverty Injustice, Inc. exposes the ways in w……続きを見る

There is a clear trend in rich countries that, despite rising incomes and living standards, the gap between rich and poor is widening. What does this mean for our health? Does increasing income ineq……続きを見る

Practice in safeguarding adults is changing, with a shift in approach to ensure it is person-centred and outcome-focused. The Care Act 2014 introduced new safeguarding duties for local authorities, ……続きを見る

With international human rights under challenge, this book represents a comprehensive critique that adds a social policy perspective to recent political and legalistic analysis. Expert contributors ……続きを見る

Bringing Human Rights Back: Embracing Human Rights as a Mechanism for Addressing Gaps in United States Law examines well-documented policy failures in the United States and makes an argument for how……続きを見る

This book provides insight into the globally interlinked disability rights community and its political efforts today. By analysing what disability rights activism contributes to a global power appar……続きを見る

This important text shows how child development theory applies to professionals' working practice. Considering theories of development throughout the lifespan from the early years through to adolesc……続きを見る

Despite the recent proliferation of literature on nationalism and on social policy, relatively little has been written to analyse the possible interaction between the two. Scholars interested in soc……続きを見る

Exploring the lived realities of both poverty and prosperity in the UK, this book examines the material and symbolic significance of welfare austerity and its implications for social citizenship and……続きを見る

Public pensions in the United States face an impending funding crisis in the wake of the financial crisis and the COVID-19 recession. Many cities and states will struggle to meet these growing oblig……続きを見る

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A New York Times Notable Book An NPR Best Book of the Year For readers of Behind the Beautiful Forevers and Nothing to Envy**, this is a breathtaking real-life story of four street children in conte……続きを見る

***Winner of the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness*** ***Winner of an RSL Giles St Aubyn Award for Non-Fiction*** 'Part memoir, part howl of fury' GUARDIAN 'Enrich[es] our impoverished so……続きを見る

The welfare state is one of the crowning achievements of the twentieth century, giving citizens access to healthcare, pensions, disability and unemployment benefits. This unprecedented expansion of ……続きを見る