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  | | A Companion to Crime, Harm and Victimisation(Reprint) (Companions in Criminology and Criminal Justice) by Karen Corteen, Sharon Morley, Joanne Turner, Paul Taylor, Policy Press Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-2572-7, ISBN: 1-4473-2572-9 "This is the first accessible, succinct text to provide definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts relating to the expanding field of crime, harm and victimisation. Written by a wide range of experts, it includes theories, ideas and case studies relating to victims of conventional crime and victims outside the remit of criminal law. It encapsulates the domestic and international nature, extent and measurement of victims of cr ..." |
 | | A Companion to Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Risk (Companions in Criminology and Criminal Justice) by Paul Taylor, Karen Corteen, Sharon Morley, Policy Press Hardcover, 368 Pages, Published 2015 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1033-4, ISBN: 1-4473-1033-0 "Exploring the relationship and critical debates between criminal justice and mental health care, this topical collection provides a reference guide to over 245 key terms and concepts in both fields, consolidating analysis of theory, policy, and practice for each. In addition to theoretical and ideological concerns, the authors provide readers with examples of practical debates surrounding risk assessment, treatment, control, and risk ma ..." |
 | | A companion to criminal justice, mental health and risk by Paul Taylor, Karen Corteen, Sharon Morley, Policy Press Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2014 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1034-1, ISBN: 1-4473-1034-9 "Within the domains of criminal justice and mental health care, critical debate concerning 'care' versus 'control' and 'therapy' versus 'security' is now commonplace. Indeed, the 'hybridisation' of these areas is now a familiar theme. This unique and topical text provides an array of expert analyses from key contributors in the field that explore the interface between criminal justice and mental health. Using concise yet robust definiti ..." |
 | | Why the Left Loses The Decline of the Centre-left in Comparative Perspective by Rob Manwaring, Paul Kennedy, Policy Press Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2018 by Policy Pr ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-3266-4, ISBN: 1-4473-3266-0 "Uwe Jun is Professor of Political Science at the University of Trier, Germany. Uwe has published extensively on a range of topics, including social democracy and political parties. Mikko Kuisma is Research Fellow at the University of Tübingen, Germany. His current research interests lie in the politics of Nordic welfare reform , and in European populist parties, especially their programmatic discourses relating to welfare nationalis ..." |
 | | An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology(Updated) (Health and Society Series) by Paul R. Burton, Lyle J. Palmer, George Davey Smith, Policy Press Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2011 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-86134-898-2, ISBN: 1-86134-898-3 "Genetic epidemiology is a very rapidly developing field that has acquired a central role in modern biomedical science. Driven by fast-paced technological advances arising from the sequencing of the human genome, and the rolling-out of these technologies into population-based studies, remarkable advances have occurred recently in our ability to detect genetic polymorphisms which contribute to susceptibility to complex human disease. This ..." |
 | | Evidence-based Skills in Criminal Justice(1st Edition) International Research on Supporting Rehabilitation and Desistance by Pamela Ugwudike, Jill Annison, Peter Raynor, Policy Press Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2018 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-3296-1, ISBN: 1-4473-3296-2 "This book brings together emerging international research on how specific, evidence-based practice and skills in criminal justice can lead to positive outcomes, such as desistance from crime, reduced reoffending, and active service-user engagement. Contributors address skills and practices that can be applied across a range of criminal justice settings—particularly in probation, youth justice, and private sector settings—while exploring ..." |
 | | Transnational Social Work(1st Edition) Opportunities and Challenges of a Global Profession by Allen Bartley, Liz Beddoe, Policy Press Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2018 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-3336-4, ISBN: 1-4473-3336-5 "This book provides an international comparison of labor markets, migrant professionals, immigration policies, and their interaction in relation to social work. Case studies based on the latest research from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia allow readers to make critical comparisons and gain an understanding of the global nature of the social work profession. Detailed analysis covers the opportunities and c ..." |
 | | Spatial Planning and Resilience Following Disasters(Reprint) International and Comparative Perspectives by Stefan Greiving, Michio Ubaura, Jaroslav Tešliar, Policy Press Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2018 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-2359-4, ISBN: 1-4473-2359-9 "Population shifts and an increase in the number of both natural and man-made disasters are having a profound effect on urban and rural habitats globally. Discussing for the first time the role of spatial planning after significant disasters, this book brings together the experiences and knowledge of international contributors from academia, research, policy, and practice to highlight ongoing efforts to improve spatial resilience across ..." |
 | | Social Entrepreneurship(2nd Edition) A Skills Approach (Paperback or Softback) by Christopher Durkin, Robert Gunn, Policy Press Paperback, 276 Pages, Published 2017 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-3171-1, ISBN: 1-4473-3171-0 "Outstanding social entrepreneurs inspire students, transform communities, and ignite innovative approaches to solving social needs—and although social enterprises remain small, their impact is growing globally. This timely second edition of Social Entrepreneurship has been inspired by the increasing interest both in social entrepreneurship scholarship and in entrepreneurs’ power to deliver novel solutions to social issues as they endeav ..." |
 | | Ethics of Care Critical Advances in International Perspective by Marian Barnes, Tula Brannelly, Lizzie Ward, Nicki Ward, Policy Press Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1651-0, ISBN: 1-4473-1651-7 "Over the last twenty years, research on feminist care ethics has flourished, and this collection makes a unique contribution to that body of work. Drawing on a wealth of practical experience across eight different disciplinary fields, the international contributors demonstrate the significance of care ethics as a transformative way of thinking across diverse geographical, political, and interpersonal contexts. From an analysis of global ..." |
 | | Understanding street-level bureaucracy(Reprint) by Peter Hupe, Michael Hill, Aurélien Buffat, Policy Press Paperback, 404 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1327-4, ISBN: 1-4473-1327-5 "This book draws together internationally acclaimed scholars from across the world to address the roles of public officials whose jobs involve dealing directly with the public. Covering a broad range of jobs, including the delivery of benefits and services, the regulation of social and economic behavior, and the expression and maintenance of public values, the book presents in-depth discussions of different approaches, the possibilities ..." |
 | | Dismantling the NHS(1st Edition) Evaluating the Impact of Health Reforms by Mark Exworthy, Russell Mannion, Martin Powell, Policy Press Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-3022-6, ISBN: 1-4473-3022-6 "The 2012 Health and Social Care Act, a major initiative of the Coalition Government, set in motion what are arguably the most extensive reforms undertaken since the founding of the UK National Health Service. This book brings together contributors from the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand to examine those reforms in the contexts of national health policy, service provision, governance, and more. Collectively, the contr ..." |
 | | Digital Sociologies(1st Edition) by Jessie Daniels, Karen Gregory, Tressie Mcmillan Cottom, Policy Press Hardcover, 520 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-2900-8, ISBN: 1-4473-2900-7 "This handbook offers a much-needed overview of the rapidly growing field of digital sociology. Rooted in a critical understanding of inequality as foundational to digital sociology, it connects digital media technologies to traditional areas of study in sociology, such as labor, culture, education, race, class, and gender. It covers a wide variety of topics, including web analytics, wearable technologies, social media analysis, and digi ..." |
 | | The Creative Citizen Unbound How Social Media and DIY Culture Contribute to Democracy, Communities and the Creative Economy (Connected Communities) by Ian Hargreaves, John Hartley, Policy Press Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-2495-9, ISBN: 1-4473-2495-1 "Damian Radcliffe, based during our project chiefly in Qatar, and a noted contributor to the study of hyperlocals, contributed consistently to our thinking. • Community-led design involved research teams from the Open University and the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, which is itself part of the Royal College of Art in London. The OU's Katerina Alexiou and Theo Zamenopoulos, along with Catherine Greene of the Helen Hamlyn Centre, we ..." |
 | | The Concept and Measurement of Violence against Women and Men by Professor Sylvia Walby, Jude Towers, Editor Brian Francis, Susan Balderston, Consuelo Corradi, Markku Heiskanen, Karin Helweg-Larsen, Lut Mergaert, Phillipa Olive, Emma Palmer, Sofia Strid, Liz Kelly, Heidi Stöckl, Policy Press Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2016 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-3263-3, ISBN: 1-4473-3263-6 "Both a guide to international debate on the measurement of gender-based violence (GBV) for policy purposes and a handbook on how those measurements can be best achieved, this book draws on cutting-edge statistical research to propose new measurement methods designed for promoting gender equality in the contemporary world. As policy aimed at reducing violence or providing assistance to women rarely tackles the underlying issue of gender ..." |
 | | Preventing Violence against Women and Girls Educational Work with Children and Young People by Jane Ellis, Ravi Thiara, Policy Press Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2015 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1859-0, ISBN: 1-4473-1859-5 "This is the first book-length work aimed at helping people understand the scope and potential of efforts to educate children and young people about violence against women and girls. It brings together international examples of research and practice, offering insight into the theoretical underpinnings of educational efforts and debates, as well as key lessons for practice that acknowledge the complexity of developing, implementing, and e ..." |
 | | Ageing through Austerity Critical Perspectives from Ireland by Gemma M. Carney, Kieran Walsh, Aine Ni Leime, Policy Press Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2015 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1623-7, ISBN: 1-4473-1623-1 "Demographic aging is a global challenge with significant social policy implications. This book explores these implications, with a particular focus on the pressures and prospects for aging societies in the context of austerity. "Ageing through Austerity" presents a carefully crafted study of aging in Ireland, a nation that transitioned from Celtic Tiger to bail-out state as one of the countries hardest hit by the Eurozone financial cris ..." |
 | | Madness, Distress and the Politics of Disablement by Helen Spandler, Jill Anderson, Bob Sapey, Policy Press Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2015 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1457-8, ISBN: 1-4473-1457-3 "This book explores the challenges of applying disability theory and policy, including the social model of disability, to madness and distress. It brings together leading scholars and activists from Europe, North America, Australia, and India, to explore the relationship between madness, distress, and disability. Whether mental health problems should be viewed as disabilities is a pressing concern, especially since the inclusion of psych ..." |
 | | Social-Spatial Segregation(Reprint) Concepts, Processes and Outcomes by Christopher D. Lloyd, Ian G. Shuttleworth, David W. Wong, Policy Press Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2015 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-0134-9, ISBN: 1-4473-0134-X "This edited volume brings together leading researchers from the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe to look at the processes leading to segregation and its implications. With a methodological focus, the book explores new methods and data sources that can offer fresh perspectives on segregation in different contexts. It considers how the spatial patterning of segregation might be best understood and measured, outlines some of t ..." |
 | | The Italian Welfare State in a European Perspective A Comparative Analysis by Ugo Ascoli, Emmanuele Pavolini, Policy Press Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2015 by Policy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-1688-6, ISBN: 1-4473-1688-6 "In the Trente Glorieuses era of economic prosperity that followed World War II, Italy grew into one of Europe’s―and, indeed, the world’s―largest economies. While the more tumultuous decades since have resulted in the rise of the Italian welfare state, Italy remains a globally important economic player and important social policy indicator, but as of yet it has received little academic research attention. This is the first English-langua ..." |
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