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Health Policy In Britain

by Christopher Ham

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 Systematically updated throughout, the 6th edition of this leading text takes the story of health policy to the end of the Blair era and into the early years of the Brown premiership. It offers a clear and thorough introduction to the history of the NHS, its funding and priorities, and to the process of policy making.
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Community Care - Policy And Practice

by Randall Smith, Robin Means e Sally Richards

51,26€ + 10% CARD

 This new edition has been updated to reflect recent shifts in community and social care whilst still providing the authoritative account of its historical development. Particular attention is paid to partnerships between health and social care, the regulation of social care, direct payments and individual budgets and user/carer empowerment.
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Housing Policy And Practice

by Alan Murie e Peter Malpass

53,65€ + 10% CARD

 Established as the leading text in the field, this thoroughly revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive account of the current issues, set in a clear historical context. It assesses the legacy of eighteen years of Conservative governments and the initial policy impact of New Labour and the problems and challenges it now confronts. This book remains essential reading for all who wish to understand and contribute to determining the pace and direction of change in housing into the twenty-first century.
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Public Services And Market Mechanisms - Competition, Contracting And The New Public Management

by Kieron Walsh

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 The introduction of market mechanisms and a new public management are transforming government and public service throughout the world. Drawing on the experience of a number of countries but focusing, in particular, on the UK where change has progressed furthest and on the broadest front, this is the first comprehensive account of the impact of a whole range of innovations such as charging, contracting, internal markets and the creation of devolved agencies.
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Politics Of Decentralisation - Revitalising Local Democracy

by Danny Burns, Paul Hoggett e Robin Hambleton

53,65€ + 10% CARD

 Sets discussion of the various approaches to local government decentralization in the context of the changing nature of public service management and the possibilities for new kinds of public involvement in government decision-making.
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Politics Of Local Government

by Gerry Stoker

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 The comprehensively revised second edition of this successful text provides an up-to-date analysis of the changing world of local politics in Britain. Substantial new sections have been added on local political parties, hung councils, the politics of non-elected local government, recent developments in privatisation, and the politics of the poll tax. The book now provides a systematic treatment of the Thatcher legacy in local politics, the philosophy and strategy which underpinned it and likely futures in the post-Thatcher era. Reviews of the 1st edition: ''Should be read by anyone seeking to understand local government and its possible futures.'' - George Jones, Local Government Chronicle. ''An excellent and stimulating introductory text.'' - Peter McLaverty, Sociological Review.
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Transport Policy In Britain

by Handley Stevens, June Burnham, Stephen Glaister e Tony Travers

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 Transport is high on the British political agenda. This work provides coverage of the historical, political and European context of British transport policy, of the financial and regulatory regimes of the twenty-first century, and of the impact of such major initiatives as London's congestion charge.
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Housing Policy In The Uk

by Alan Murie e David Mullins

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 Housing Policy in the UK is a major new textbook that traces the emergence of a 'new comprehensive housing policy' in the wake of the Communities Plan and regionalisation. Grounded in cutting-edge research and analysis, it provides a clear account of the evolution and current dimensions and tensions at the heart of this policy.
ENGLISH

Community Care - Policy And Practice

by Randall Smith, Robin Means e Sally Richards

51,26€ + 10% CARD

 This new edition has been updated to reflect recent shifts in community and social care whilst still providing the authoritative account of its historical development. Particular attention is paid to partnerships between health and social care, the regulation of social care, direct payments and individual budgets and user/carer empowerment.
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Tools Of Government In The Digital Age

by Christopher Hood e Helen Margetts

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 Talks about the arguments of Christopher Hood's classic work "The Tools of Government for the Twenty-First Century". This work includes coverage of how government gets information and an assessment of how the tools available to government have changed over time especially with developments in digital technologies.
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Health Policy In Britain

by Christopher Ham

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 Systematically updated throughout, the 6th edition of this leading text takes the story of health policy to the end of the Blair era and into the early years of the Brown premiership. It offers a clear and thorough introduction to the history of the NHS, its funding and priorities, and to the process of policy making.
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Councils In Conflict - The Rise And Fall Of The Municipal Left

by Christian Wolmar, Stewart Lansley e Sue Goss

52,99€ + 10% CARD

 This book is a detailed examination of the rise of the Left in local councils, the subsequent battles with Mrs Thatcher''s government and the lessons gained from this experience.
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Public Policy In The Community

by Marilyn Taylor

52,46€ + 10% CARD

 'Community' continues to attract the attention of policy makers and scholars. Taking account of changes since the publication of the first edition, this new edition explores the challenges of empowering communities and assesses the lessons for policy and practice of community-based approaches to social disadvantage and exclusion.
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Public Policy In The Community

by Marilyn Taylor

59,47€ + 10% CARD

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 'Community' continues to attract the attention of policy makers and scholars. Taking account of changes since the publication of the first edition, this new edition explores the challenges of empowering communities and assesses the lessons for policy and practice of community-based approaches to social disadvantage and exclusion.
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Housing Policy In The Uk

by Alan (University Of Birmingham, Uk) Murie e David (University Of Birmingham, Birmingham) Mullins

59,47€ + 10% CARD

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 Housing Policy in the UK is a major new textbook that traces the emergence of a 'new comprehensive housing policy' in the wake of the Communities Plan and regionalisation. Grounded in cutting-edge research and analysis, it provides a clear account of the evolution and current dimensions and tensions at the heart of this policy.
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Narrowing The Gender Gap

by Geeta Somjee

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 A study concerned with the efforts to help women overcome constraints imposed upon them by a network of social relationships, attitudes of men and gaps in social policy. It emphasizes the need for relativistic theories and differentiated social strategies sensitive to different societies.
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Managing Under Pressure - Industrial Relations In Local Government

by Martin Laffin

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 An introduction to the main issues in and theoretical perspectives of industrial relations in local government and the public services. The problems of industrial relations are illustrated by case studies of a Thatcherite Conservative and a left-wing Labour Council in Britain.
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The Politics Of Local Government

by Gerry Stoker

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 The last decade has seen an increase in political and ideological conflict in local government. This book analyzes this context and examines both the operation of elected local authorities and the rise of a non-directly elected local governement.
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Research Methods In Creative Writing

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 A guide to the modes and methods of Creative Writing research, designed to be invaluable to university staff and students in formulating research ideas, and in selecting appropriate strategies. Creative writing researchers from around the globe offer a selection of models that readers can explore and on which they can build.
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Story Medicine - Multicultural Tales Of Healing And Transformation

by Norma J. Livo

37,34€

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 Experience the extraordinary potential that stories hold-the power to heal, calm, and rejuvenate. The stories are organized into four main areas: healing the self, healing relationships, healing the community, and healing the Earth.
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Struggle To Be The Sun Again - Introducing Asian Women'S Theology

by Hyun Kyung Chung

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 Chung Hyun Kyung electrified the 1991 World Council of Churches Assembly in Canberra with her vivid presentation of Christianity in an Asian context. Who is Jesus for Asian women? Who is Mary for Asian women? What form should spirituality take for Asian women? Indeed what should their theology be?
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Community Care - Policy And Practice

by Randall (School For Policy Studies, University Of Bristol, Uk) Smith, Robin (Faculty Of Health And Social Care, University Of The West Of England, Bristol, Uk) Means e Sally (University Of Reading, Uk) Richards

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 This new edition has been updated to reflect recent shifts in community and social care whilst still providing the authoritative account of its historical development. Particular attention is paid to partnerships between health and social care, the regulation of social care, direct payments and individual budgets and user/carer empowerment.

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