Sociology and Social Policy

Human Rights and Social Policy

Edited by Ann Nevile

This fascinating study evaluates whether the recent focus on human rights, citizenship and values makes a difference to service delivery on the ground. In doing so, it bridges the social policy and human rights literature.

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Globalization and Precarious Forms of Production and Employment

Edited by Carole Thornley, Steve Jefferys, Beatrice Appay

This important and cross-disciplinary book explores globalization alongside precarious forms of production and employment, and how these factors have impacted on workers and trade unions.

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Retiree Health Plans in the Public Sector

Robert L. Clark, Melinda Sandler Morrill

While retiree health plans are a dying benefit in the private sector, all US states and many local governments extend health insurance coverage to their retired employees. This book is the first to thoroughly examine public sector health...

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The Sustainability of Cultural Diversity

Edited by Maddy Janssens, Myriam Bechtoldt, Arie de Ruijter, Dino Pinelli, Giovanni Prarolo, Vanja M.K. Stenius

This engaging book addresses the question of how diverse communities, whether in a nation, city or organization, can live together and prosper whilst retaining and enjoying their cultural differences. This is a particularly pertinent iss...

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Women’s Employment and Homemaking Careers

Cherlyn Skromme Granrose

Chronicling the lives and career choices of a dynamic group of women, this book provides a comprehensive and unique glimpse into the intricate balance of work and family. Women’s Employment and Homemaking Careers is based on three survey...

Hardback (2010)

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Terrorism and Social Exclusion

Edited by David Wright-Neville, Anna Halafoff

Recent thinking on globalization places risk at the centre of contemporary life. Yet what if our perception of risk is misplaced? What if the greatest risk is not terrorism itself but the conditions that allow terrorism to flourish? This...

Hardback (October 2010)

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The Aging Population and the Competitiveness of Cities

Peter Karl Kresl, Daniele Ietri

While much of the current literature on the economic consequences of an aging population focuses on the negative aspects, this enlightening book argues that seniors can bring significant benefits – such as vitality and competitiveness – ...

Hardback (2010)

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Migration and International Trade

Roger White

This unique book synthesizes and extends the immigrant–trade literature and provides comprehensive coverage of this timely and important topic. In that vein, the author contributes to the understanding of the relationship between immigra...

Hardback (August 2010)

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Happiness and Social Policy in Europe

Edited by Bent Greve

Happiness is currently a central focus for research in the social sciences. Using data from the European Social Survey the researchers analyse the relation between happiness and social policy across Europe.

Hardback (2010)

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The Great Migration

Edited by Xin Meng, Chris Manning, Li Shi, Tadjuddin Nur Effendi

This fascinating study compares and contrasts the immense internal migration movements in China and Indonesia. Over the next two decades, approximately two-thirds of the rural labour force is expected to migrate, transforming their respe...

Hardback (July 2010)

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Currency Union and Exchange Rate Issues

Edited by Ronald MacDonald, Abdulrazak Al Faris

This book – written by leading academics and practitioners in the field – brings together cutting edge research on exchange rate regime and monetary union issues. There is a particular focus on the implications for member states of the G...

Hardback (July 2010)

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