Sociology and Social Policy
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Obesity and the Economics of Prevention
Franco Sassi
The authors, including special contributions from health and obesity experts Marc Suhrcke, Tim Lobstein, Donald Kenkel and Francesco Branca, challenge the perception that explanations for the obesity epidemic are simple and solutions are... -
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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.eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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... -
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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 – ...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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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. -
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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... -
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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...eBook:Find out more$40.00