Social Work and the Making of Social Policy, Paperback - ***

Bringing together international case studies, this book offers theoretical and empirical insights into the interaction between social work and soci...

This book is a concise, accessible guide to help social workers understand how politics and policy making really work-and what they can do to help ...

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DescriptionThis Palgrave Policy Essential draws together recent developments in the field of science in government, policy and public debate. Pract...

A cross-national account of working mothers' daily lives--and the revolution in public policy and culture needed to improve them.

Drawing together a team of expert contributors from across the sector to offer contemporary descriptions and critical reflection of practice in hig...

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Franklin D. Roosevelt is frequently described as one of the greatest presidents in American history, remembered for his leadership during the Great...

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As the planet's human numbers grow and environmental concerns proliferate, natural scientists, economists, and policy-makers are increasingly turni...

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