Social and ethical issues Books
Information Age Publishing Colluding, Colliding, and Contending with Norms
Book SynopsisAnalyzing experiences of White mothers of daughters and sons of color across the U. S., Chandler provides an insider’s view of the complex ways in which Whiteness norms appear and operate. Through uncovering and analyzing Whitenessnorms occurring across motherhood stages, Chandler has developed a model of three common ways of interacting with the norms of Whiteness: colluding, colliding, and contending. Chandler’s results suggest that collisions with Whiteness norms are a necessary step to increasing one’s racial literacy which is essential for effective contentions with norms of Whiteness. She proposes steps for applying her model in education settings, which can also be applied in other organizational contexts.
£44.96
Information Age Publishing Colluding, Colliding, and Contending with Norms
Book SynopsisAnalyzing experiences of White mothers of daughters and sons of color across the U. S., Chandler provides an insider’s view of the complex ways in which Whiteness norms appear and operate. Through uncovering and analyzing Whitenessnorms occurring across motherhood stages, Chandler has developed a model of three common ways of interacting with the norms of Whiteness: colluding, colliding, and contending. Chandler’s results suggest that collisions with Whiteness norms are a necessary step to increasing one’s racial literacy which is essential for effective contentions with norms of Whiteness. She proposes steps for applying her model in education settings, which can also be applied in other organizational contexts.
£82.80
Information Age Publishing Restorative Practice Meets Social Justice:
Book SynopsisRestorative Practice Meets Social Justice: Un-silencing the Voices of “At-Promise” Student Populations is a collection of pragmatic urban school experiences that focus on restorative approaches situated in the context of social justice. By adopting this approach, researchers and practitioners can connect and extend long-established lines of conceptual and empirical inquiry aimed at improving school practices and thereby gain insights that may otherwise be overlooked or assumed. This holds great promise for generating, refining, and testing theories of restorative practices in educational leadership and will help strengthen already vibrant lines of inquiry on social justice. The authors posit that a broader conceptualization of social and restorative justice adds to extant discourse about students who not only experience various types of daily oppression in US schools but also regularly live on the fringes of society. Chapters are written by a combination of researchers and practicing school leaders who believe in the power of healing and restoring relationships within school communities as opposed to traditional punitive structures. The dynamic approaches discussed throughout the book urge school leaders, teachers, school community members, and those who prepare administrators to look within and build bridges between themselves and the communities in which they serve.
£44.96
Information Age Publishing Restorative Practice Meets Social Justice:
Book SynopsisRestorative Practice Meets Social Justice: Un-silencing the Voices of “At-Promise” Student Populations is a collection of pragmatic urban school experiences that focus on restorative approaches situated in the context of social justice. By adopting this approach, researchers and practitioners can connect and extend long-established lines of conceptual and empirical inquiry aimed at improving school practices and thereby gain insights that may otherwise be overlooked or assumed. This holds great promise for generating, refining, and testing theories of restorative practices in educational leadership and will help strengthen already vibrant lines of inquiry on social justice. The authors posit that a broader conceptualization of social and restorative justice adds to extant discourse about students who not only experience various types of daily oppression in US schools but also regularly live on the fringes of society. Chapters are written by a combination of researchers and practicing school leaders who believe in the power of healing and restoring relationships within school communities as opposed to traditional punitive structures. The dynamic approaches discussed throughout the book urge school leaders, teachers, school community members, and those who prepare administrators to look within and build bridges between themselves and the communities in which they serve.
£82.80
NewSouth Publishing Disconnected
Book SynopsisAs Australians, we traditionally see ourselves as friendly, relaxed and connected people. But is this an outdated stereotype? The data from our census and countless other surveys show that Australian society is shifting rapidly. These days, chances are you never quite get around to talking to your neighbours. Youre always too busy to give blood. Youre so tired on Sunday mornings, you just never make it to church. And as for those after work local community meetings...If this sounds like your life, you might find that youve become Disconnected that like most Australians, youve lost touch with your community. Andrew Leigh guides us through the causes of this corrosion of relationships, and toward a vision for a better civic and personal life.
£17.95
UNSW Press True Tracks: Respecting Indigenous knowledge and
Book SynopsisIndigenous cultures are not terra nullius – nobody's land, free to be taken.True Tracks is a ground-breaking work that paves the way for the respectful and ethical engagement with Indigenous cultures. Using real-world cases and personal stories, award-winning Meriam/Wuthathi lawyer Dr Terri Janke draws on twenty years of professional experience and personal stories to inform and inspire leaders across many industries – from art and architecture, to film and publishing, dance, science and tourism.How will your project affect and involve Indigenous communities? What Indigenous materials and knowledge are you using? Who owns Indigenous languages?True Tracks helps answer these questions and many more, and provides invaluable guidelines that enable Indigenous peoples to actively practise, manage and strengthen their cultural life, keeping tracks into the future to empower the next generations.If we keep our tracks true, Indigenous culture and knowledge can benefit everyone.
£25.16
NewSouth Publishing French Connection: Australia's cosmopolitan ambitions
Book SynopsisThe French have long been part of the Australian story. From talented gold fields photographer Antoine Fauchery and infighting in the upper echelons of Melbourne society as to who should run Alliance Française to the Playoust family whose Australian-born sons enlisted with the French army in the First World War. French Connection paints an intricate portrait of the complex connections between the two nations. Alexis Bergantz provides a fascinating insight into how the idea of France influenced a new colony anxious to prove itself. Eager to demarcate themselves from Britain, many Australians saw France as a more cosmopolitan – and decadent – alternative to a stodgy Victorian world order. Ironically, many of the French in Australia were not exactly the crème de la crème and they too navigated a world of lofty dreams and ideas that were often a far cry from reality. But what exactly did Australian colonists see when they looked to France? How much did the French presence in the Pacific loom over such ideas? And what did the French in Australia themselves make of it all?
£999.99
Wilfrid Laurier University Press New Brunswick at the Crossroads: Literary Ferment
Book SynopsisWhat is the relationship between literature and the society in which it incubates? Are there common political, social, and economic factors that predominate during periods of heightened literary activity? New Brunswick at the Crossroads: Literary Ferment and Social Change in the East considers these questions and explores the relationships between periods of creative ferment in New Brunswick and the socio-cultural conditions of those times. The province's literature is ideally suited to such a study because of its bicultural character--in both English and French, periods of intense literary creativity occurred at different times and for different reasons. What emerges is a cultural geography in New Brunswick that has existed not in isolation from the rest of Canada but often at the creative forefront of imagined alternatives in identity and citizenship. At a time when cultural industries are threatened by forces that seek to negate difference and impose uniformity, New Brunswick at the Crossroads provides an understanding of the intersection of cultures and social economies, contributing to critical discussions about what constitutes "the creative" in Canadian society, especially in rural, non-central spaces like New Brunswick.Trade ReviewThe result [of this book] is a magnificent, if necessarily episodic and partial, analysis of two of New Brunswick's literatures, and I encourage the rest of the nation to peek at how the book's blend of multidisciplinarity can be used for wider application. Even if a reader isn't interested in reading another study of historical writers [...], there is much to recommend this book in terms of methodology. -- Shane Neilsen, Canadian Literature 239 (2019)Table of ContentsForeword | Christl Verduyn Introduction | Tony Tremblay 1. Loyalist Literature in New Brunswick, 1783-1843 | Gwendolyn Davies 2. Literature of the First Acadian Renaissance, 1864-1955 | Chantal Richard 3. The Fredericton Confederation Awakening, 1843-1900 | Thomas Hodd 4. Mid-Century Emergent Modernism, 1935-1955 | Tony Tremblay 5. Modernity and the Challenge of Urbanity in Acadian Literature, 1958-1999 | Marie-Linda Lord Afterword | David Creelman
£32.36
University of Calgary Press Adventures in Small Tourism: Studies and Stories
Book SynopsisAdventures in Small Tourism presents academic studies and personal stories about small tourism. While small tourism is not new, it has become increasingly important as the widespread negative effects of overtourism have become increasingly apparent, with cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona experiencing barriocide, the death of neighbourhoods, as they host overwhelming numbers of visitors.Small tourism, especially creative tourism, not only reduces the actual and potential negative impact of guests on local culture but actively seeks to strengthen and revive local communities by weaving together the experiences of guest and host. Participatory, respectful, and celebratory methods and manners of tourism, rooted in community and cultural networks, has the potential to strengthen cultural bonds, support economic development, and increase sustainability.Focusing on the provision of small-scale creative tourism experiences, Adventures in Small Tourism explores possibilities for local empowerment through community-based tourism. With stories and studies from Italy, Portugal, Colombia, Japan, Australia, and beyond, this collection tells stories of visitors and residents coming together to co-create place in walks and workshops, gastronomy and art, festivals, markets, and more. This is a book that dares to ask what the future can be.With contributions by: Diana Guerra Amaya, Katja Bek Kos, Keith Lewis Bradbury, Nancy Duxbury, Darcen David Esau, Mohammadreza Gohari, John S. Hull, Vid Kmetič, Attila Komlós, Donald Lawrence, Sylvia M. Leighton, Alison Lullfitz, Moira A.L. Maley, Courtney W. Mason, Una McMahon-Beattie, Mateja Meh, Emese Panyik, Carol Pettersen, André Luis Quintino Principe, Meng Qu, Donna M. Senese, M. Jane Thompson, Spencer J. Toth, J. Eddy Wajon, Josie Vayro, Ian Yeoman, Simona Zollet, and Diana Marcela Zuluaga Guerra
£51.00
Wits University Press Power in Action: Democracy, citizenship and
Book Synopsis‘What are democracies meant to do? And how does one know when one is a democratic state?’ These incisive questions and more by leading political scientist, Steven Friedman, underlie this robust enquiry into what democracy means for South Africa post 1994. Democracy and its prospects are often viewed through a lens which reflects the dominant Western understanding. New democracies are compared to idealised notions of the way in which the system is said to operate in the global North. The democracies of Western Europe and North America are understood to be the finished product and all others are assessed by how far they have progressed towards approximating this model. The goal of new democracies, like South Africa and other developing nation-states, is thus to become like the global North. Power in Action persuasively argues against this stereotype. Friedman asserts that democracies can only work when every adult has an equal say in the public decisions that affect them. From this point of view, democracies are not finished products and some nations in the global South may be more democratic than their Northern counterparts. Democracy is achieved not by adopting idealised models derived from other societies – rather, it is the product of collective action by citizens who claim the right to be heard not only through public protest action, but also through the conscious exercise of influence on public and private power holders. Viewing democracy in this way challenges us to develop a deeper understanding of democracy’s challenges and in so doing to ensure that more citizens can claim a say over more decisions in society.Trade Review"This is Steven Friedman at his best, combining an implicit passion for democratic change with considered analysis and judgement. By democratic change Friedman means going beyond electoral choice. He means that those who are poor must be able to shape and construct their own lives, structures of living and life choices. This is hardly simple and Friedman argues it is a long project in the making – but that it needs to be made. His argument forms an intellectually considered backdrop to unrest in today’s South Africa. It is a quarter century since majority rule elections were meant to transform South Africa – yet everywhere there is poverty, and there are the preludes to a great clash between elite views of what democracy entails, and what the economically disenfranchised will demand. Friedman’s book makes a critical and timely contribution to an urgent debate – timely because there may not be much time left." -- Stephan Chan, Professor of World Politics, School of Oriental & African Studies, University of LondonTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 The Journey Lasts Forever: Beyond ‘Democratic Consolidation’ Chapter 2 Deeper and Broader: What Makes Democracies More or Less Democratic? Chapter 3 Democracy in Deed: The Centrality of Collective Action Chapter 4 Colonisation of a Sympathetic Type? The Culture of Democracy Chapter 5 Another Lens: Collective Action and Democracy in Africa Chapter 6 Every Day is a Special Day: Collective Action as Democratic Routine Chapter 7 Power is Theirs? Why Collective Action Is Usually the Preserve of the Few Chapter 8 Collective Action as Democratic Citizenship: The Treatment Action Campaign Chapter 9 Towards Popular Sovereignty: Building a Deeper and Stronger Democracy Notes References Index
£22.50
Wits University Press Decolonising the Human: Reflections from Africa
Book SynopsisDecolonising the Human examines the ongoing project of constituting 'the human' in light of the durability of coloniality and the persistence of multiple oppressions. The 'human' emerges as a deeply political category, historically constructed as a scarce existential resource. Once weaponised, it allows for the social, political and economic elevation of those who are centred within its magic circle, and the degradation, marginalisation and immiseration of those excluded as the different and inferior Other, the less than human.Speaking from Africa, a key site where the category of the human has been used throughout European modernity to control, exclude and deny equality of being, the contributors use decoloniality as a potent theoretical and philosophical tool, gesturing towards a liberated, pluriversal world where human difference will be recognised as a gift, not used to police the boundaries of the human. Here is a transdisciplinary critical exploration of a wide range of subjects, including history, politics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology and decolonial studies.Table of Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations Chapter 1 The Trouble with the Human - William Mpofu and Melissa Steyn Chapter 2 The Invention of Blackness on a World Scale - Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni and Patricia Pinky Nkete Chapter 3 To What Extent Are We All Humans? Of Culture, Politics, Law and LGBT Rights in Nigeria - Olayinka Akanle, Gbenga S. Adejare and Jojolola Fasuyi Chapter 4 Humanness and Ableism: Construction and Deconstruction of Disability - Sibonokuhle Ndlovu Chapter 5 Doing the Old Human - Cary Burnett Chapter 6 Being a Mineworker in Post-Apartheid South Africa: A Decolonial Perspective - Robert Maseko Chapter 7 Meditations on the Dehumanisation of the Slave- Tendayi Sithole Chapter 8 'Language as Being' in the Politics of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o - Brian Sibanda Chapter 9 The Underside of Modern Knowledge: An Epistemic Break from Western Science - Nokuthula Hlabangane Chapter 10 The Fiction of the Juristic Person: Reassessing Personhood in Relation to People - C.D. Samaradiwakera-Wijesundara Chapter 11 The Cultural Village and its Idea of the 'Human' - Morgan Ndlovu Chapter 12 A Fragmented Humanity and Monologues: Towards a Diversal Humanism - Siphamandla Zondi Contributors Index
£27.00
Reaktion Books Revenge: A Short Enquiry into Retribution
Book SynopsisRevenge is a primal force at the heart of conflict and justice, as ancient as humanity itself. 'Getting even' can restore the balance of relationships and bring order; it can fill the vacuum left by imperfect or unfair justice systems. But revenge can get out of hand, and spirals of revenge are notoriously destructive. Digital media has created a new generation of armchair avengers, settling real or imaginary scores and provoking new ones. Unless it is perceived to serve a socially acceptable purpose, such as addressing a national threat, salvaging honour or defeating a competitor, revenge is most often frowned upon. In this bold new book, Stephen Fineman lifts the lid on revenge, exposing its intriguing contours across the workplace, intimate relationships, societal justice, wars and politics. He explores the psychology and experience of revenge and some of its more recent manifestations, such as cyber-stalking and revenge pornography. When should retribution be tolerated, or even celebrated? If we are all potential avengers, what does that say about us? Revenge tackles one of society's greatest challenges.
£14.99
Collective Ink Power of the Voice, The – Know your Voice – Know
Book SynopsisDo you know what it's like, when you hear a voice that suddenly and without warning betrays a trembling insecurity behind the self-assured mask, becoming raspy and hoarse, cracked, or blocked by a lump in the throat? Do you know what it's like, when a good friend only has to say "hi" on the phone, and you know immediately that something's wrong? Do you know those who-in certain situations-have to clear their throats constantly? The voice reveals the body's secrets-but it is also a tool with which we can resolve our obstacles. Everything we forget, our body remembers. And everything the body remembers is reflected in the voice. Our conscious mind reacts to words, but our emotions react to the voice. Words can lie, but the voice never lies. The voice closes the deal-or bungles it for us and therefore it can be of great help to be conscious about our own voice and the signals it reflects. The Power of the Voice offers you the tools to understand which kind of Voice Type you are, which advantages and disadvantages it gives you, and how to work with it. So, if you want to know more about the many possibilities of expression of your voice, or if you have trouble with speaking too loud, too low, too fast or if you mumble or get hoarse, which makes your communication insufficient, you will receive help in this book.
£11.77
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities:
Book SynopsisSocial Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities provides crucial insight into social entrepreneurship from visionaries in the field as well as other experienced practitioners and renowned theorists. While this book focuses on social entrepreneurship as it relates to genocide and other atrocities, the experiences and lessons learned also apply to additional critical social, economic, legal and political problems such as healthcare, development, education and literacy. The authors in this book address the clear need for further examination of social entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges, obstacles and opportunities of the field and lend new insight to the concept, history and methodologies of social entrepreneurship. The book profiles case studies based on some of the most innovative and effective social enterprises addressing atrocities, including the National Vision for Sierra Leone, Asylum Access, the Kigali Public Library, Indego Africa, Generation Rwanda, Orphans Against AIDS, Americans for Informed Democracy, and Children of Abraham. Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities will inform, instruct and build the community of social entrepreneurs. This unique, essential collection of first-hand accounts is an inspiring and informative addition to the evolving social entrepreneurship literature. It will be of particular interest to social entrepreneurs; students, scholars and practitioners of business, management, public policy, social policy and development studies; anyone with a philanthropic mindset; and all those who are invested in creating and maintaining a socially responsible, accountable world. Contributors: A. Alexander, E.E. Arnold-Fernandez, A. Bernhard, A. Chua, M. De Lorenzo, C.L. Dorsey, B. Drayton, D. Ellis, C.B. French, S. Green, S. Grinsell, B. Harrell-Bond, J. Hodari, Z.D. Kaufman, A. Klaber, R. Levitan, L. Maloney, M.T. Mitro, G.R. Rahman, S. Raseman, O. Rothschild, B.D. Stone, A. ZervosTrade Review"How can anyone make a difference in a world marked by genocide, civil war, refugee crises, disease epidemics? With conscience, hope, and sweat equity, Dr. Zachary Kaufman and the other contributors to this book have offered aid, created organizations serving victims of human rights violations, and learned from set-backs and failures. Their insight into challenges of sustainable fund-raising, organizational design and management, and skepticism about young Western volunteers can inspire and instruct others who hope to address suffering and injustice through initiative, analysis, and commitment." --Martha Minow, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Jeremiah Smith, Jr. Professor of Law, Harvard Law School; Author, Between Vengeance and Forgiveness: Facing History After Genocide and Mass Violence"This book makes an all too rare and important point: One of the distinguishing characteristics of social entrepreneurs is the way their actions and their example pave the way for peace. Kaufman gives us multiple examples here to demonstrate that the kind of empathetic leadership exhibited by these social entrepreneurs builds an alternative to conflict and contributes to the stability and security of societies." --Dr. Diana Wells, President, Ashoka"Under the able editorship of Dr. Zachary Kaufman, an upstander in his own right, this pathbreaking book demystifies social entrepreneurship, namely, citizen-inspired initiatives that may have as much potential to overcome the challenges burdening victims of atrocities and other assaults on humankind as social media has demonstrated in revolutionizing how people communicate in the 21st Century." --The Honorable David J. Scheffer, Mayer Brown / Robert A. Helman Professor of Law and Director, Center for International Human Rights, Northwestern University School of Law; former U.S. Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues; Author, All the Missing Souls"Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities interweaves two critical movements: social entrepreneurship and human rights. Kaufman is one of the first to explore these intersections in a powerfully informative way. He and his fellow social entrepreneurs provide concrete examples of, and offer practical advice about, the power of ordinary people to confront one of the most intractable problems: mass atrocities. Kaufman demonstrates how we can all be 'upstanders' in the face of such conflicts." --Mark Hanis, Co-Founder & Board member of United to End Genocide (formerly Save Darfur / Genocide Intervention Network); Ashoka Fellow; Echoing Green Fellow"Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities is a bold work of definition and analyses. It presents both concepts and histories - focused on individuals and groups - in response to mass violence and atrocities. This significant study, edited by Zachary Kaufman, is a work of clarification and inspiration." --Dr. Judith S. Goldstein, Founder & Executive Director , Humanity in Action Table of ContentsContents: Dedications and Donations Foreword Bill Drayton Preface Amy Chua 1. Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities: Introduction Zachary D. Kaufman 2. ‘I Pray Never to See Again What I Saw’: The National Vision for Sierra Leone Sophie Raseman and Anthea Zervos 3. Starting a Movement for Refugee Rights in the Global South: Asylum Access and Beyond Emily E. Arnold-Fernández, Mauro De Lorenzo, Barbara Harrell-Bond and Rachel Levitan 4. Social Entrepreneurship in a Post-Genocide Society: Building Rwanda’s First Public Library, the Kigali Public Library Zachary D. Kaufman 5. ‘Stand Bold’: Indego Africa’s Business Case for Rwandan Women Conor B. French, Matthew T. Mitro and Benjamin D. Stone 6. Transformation through Education: Generation Rwanda and Access to Higher Education for Rwanda’s Orphans and Vulnerable Youth Dai Ellis, Jamie Hodari and Oliver Rothschild 7. Providing Access to Education for Children Orphaned or Made Vulnerable by HIV/AIDS: Orphans Against AIDS Scott Grinsell and Andrew Klaber 8. Inspiring Generational Change: Americans for Informed Democracy Seth Green and Leah Maloney 9. Re-connecting Cousins: Children of Abraham Ari Alexander and Gul Rukh Rahman 10. Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities: Lessons Learned and Conclusion Zachary D. Kaufman Afterword Cheryl L. Dorsey Appendix: Social Entrepreneurship Resources and Institutions Index
£38.90
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Combating Corruption: Legal Approaches to
Book SynopsisThis is a truly excellent book: wide-ranging, meticulous scholarship, very well written and easy to read. It should be on the desks of every senior civil servant, government lawyer and politician in every African country. After this book, there is no excuse for not having in place the necessary legal framework and equally important, for not using that legal framework to combat corruption.'- Patrick McAuslan, Birkbeck University of London, UKDrawing on numerous recent examples of good and bad practice from around the continent, this insightful volume explores the legal issues involved in developing and enhancing good governance and accountability within African states, as well as addressing the need for other states worldwide to demonstrate the 'transnational political will' to support these efforts.John Hatchard considers the need for good governance, accountability and integrity in both the public and private sector. He studies how these issues are reflected in both the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. The book demonstrates that despite the vast majority of African states being party to these conventions, in practice, many of them continue to experience problems of bad governance, corporate bribery and the looting of state assets. It explores how the 'art of persuasion' can help develop the necessary political will through which to address these challenges at both the national and transnational levels.This unique and influential book will be of worldwide interest to those studying law, politics or business, as well as legal practitioners, policymakers, senior public officials, parliamentarians, law reformers, civil society organizations and the corporate sector.Contents: Introduction 1. Setting the Scene: Law and Persuasion 2. Law and Governance in Africa: Supporting Integrity and Combating Corruption 3. Preventive Measures: Maintaining Integrity in the Public Service 4. When Things Go Wrong: Addressing Integrity Problems in the Public Service 5. Constitutions, Constitutional Rights and Combating Corruption: Exploring the Links 6. Investigating and Prosecuting Corruption Related Offences: Challenges and Realities 7. National Anti-corruption Bodies: A Key Good Governance Requirement? 8. Judges: Independence, Integrity and Accountability 9. Combating Corruption: 'Persuasion' and the Private Sector 10. Preventing the Looting of State Assets: Combating Corruption-Related Money Laundering 11. Preventing Public Officials from Enjoying their Proceeds of Corruption 12. Law, Political Will and the Art of Persuasion Bibliography IndexTrade Review‘This is a truly excellent book: wide-ranging, meticulous scholarship, very well written and easy to read. It should be on the desks of every senior civil servant, government lawyer and politician in every African country. After this book, there is no excuse for not having in place the necessary legal framework and equally important, for not using that legal framework to combat corruption.’ -- Patrick McAuslan, Birkbeck University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Setting the Scene: Law and Persuasion 2. Law and Governance in Africa: Supporting Integrity and Combating Corruption 3. Preventive Measures: Maintaining Integrity in the Public Service 4. When Things Go Wrong: Addressing Integrity Problems in the Public Service 5. Constitutions, Constitutional Rights and Combating Corruption: Exploring the Links 6. Investigating and Prosecuting Corruption Related Offences: Challenges and Realities 7. National Anti-corruption Bodies: A Key Good Governance Requirement? 8. Judges: Independence, Integrity and Accountability 9. Combating Corruption: ‘Persuasion’ and the Private Sector 10. Preventing the Looting of State Assets: Combating Corruption-Related Money Laundering 11. Preventing Public Officials from Enjoying their Proceeds of Corruption 12. Law, Political Will and the Art of Persuasion Bibliography Index
£127.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Combating Corruption: Legal Approaches to
Book SynopsisThis is a truly excellent book: wide-ranging, meticulous scholarship, very well written and easy to read. It should be on the desks of every senior civil servant, government lawyer and politician in every African country. After this book, there is no excuse for not having in place the necessary legal framework and equally important, for not using that legal framework to combat corruption.'- Patrick McAuslan, Birkbeck University of London, UKDrawing on numerous recent examples of good and bad practice from around the continent, this insightful volume explores the legal issues involved in developing and enhancing good governance and accountability within African states, as well as addressing the need for other states worldwide to demonstrate the 'transnational political will' to support these efforts.John Hatchard considers the need for good governance, accountability and integrity in both the public and private sector. He studies how these issues are reflected in both the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. The book demonstrates that despite the vast majority of African states being party to these conventions, in practice, many of them continue to experience problems of bad governance, corporate bribery and the looting of state assets. It explores how the 'art of persuasion' can help develop the necessary political will through which to address these challenges at both the national and transnational levels.This unique and influential book will be of worldwide interest to those studying law, politics or business, as well as legal practitioners, policymakers, senior public officials, parliamentarians, law reformers, civil society organizations and the corporate sector.Contents: Introduction 1. Setting the Scene: Law and Persuasion 2. Law and Governance in Africa: Supporting Integrity and Combating Corruption 3. Preventive Measures: Maintaining Integrity in the Public Service 4. When Things Go Wrong: Addressing Integrity Problems in the Public Service 5. Constitutions, Constitutional Rights and Combating Corruption: Exploring the Links 6. Investigating and Prosecuting Corruption Related Offences: Challenges and Realities 7. National Anti-corruption Bodies: A Key Good Governance Requirement? 8. Judges: Independence, Integrity and Accountability 9. Combating Corruption: 'Persuasion' and the Private Sector 10. Preventing the Looting of State Assets: Combating Corruption-Related Money Laundering 11. Preventing Public Officials from Enjoying their Proceeds of Corruption 12. Law, Political Will and the Art of Persuasion Bibliography IndexTrade Review‘This is a truly excellent book: wide-ranging, meticulous scholarship, very well written and easy to read. It should be on the desks of every senior civil servant, government lawyer and politician in every African country. After this book, there is no excuse for not having in place the necessary legal framework and equally important, for not using that legal framework to combat corruption.’ -- Patrick McAuslan, Birkbeck University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Setting the Scene: Law and Persuasion 2. Law and Governance in Africa: Supporting Integrity and Combating Corruption 3. Preventive Measures: Maintaining Integrity in the Public Service 4. When Things Go Wrong: Addressing Integrity Problems in the Public Service 5. Constitutions, Constitutional Rights and Combating Corruption: Exploring the Links 6. Investigating and Prosecuting Corruption Related Offences: Challenges and Realities 7. National Anti-corruption Bodies: A Key Good Governance Requirement? 8. Judges: Independence, Integrity and Accountability 9. Combating Corruption: ‘Persuasion’ and the Private Sector 10. Preventing the Looting of State Assets: Combating Corruption-Related Money Laundering 11. Preventing Public Officials from Enjoying their Proceeds of Corruption 12. Law, Political Will and the Art of Persuasion Bibliography Index
£35.10
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Research Methods on Trust: Second
Book SynopsisAcclaim for the first edition:'A tour-de-force of trust research methodologies, from survey methods to critical incidents to hermeneutics... will prove invaluable to trust researchers of every stripe.'- Aks Zaheer, University of Minnesota'This book fills an important gap. The burgeoning field of trust research has employed a wide variety of definitions and methods, but until the appearance of this Handbook there was no comprehensive overview of them. Its contributions, many written by leading international experts, cover conceptual issues as well as qualitative and quantitative methods. The editors are all working at the frontiers of trust research and in this Handbook they have compiled an indispensable source of reference for years to come.'- John Child, University of Birmingham, UK'This is the right book at the right time. Central to the advancement of research on trust is the need to address a host of methodological, empirical, and analytical challenges. This Handbook provides a vital resource for doing so and holds the promise of infusing the literature with novel and enhanced approaches for studying and understanding trust. Researchers new to the field as well as established experts will find a wealth of insights contained herein.'- Bill McEvily, University of Toronto, CanadaDrawing together a wealth of research methods knowledge gained by trust researchers into one essential volume, this book provides an authoritative in-depth consideration of quantitative and qualitative methods for empirical study of trust in the social sciences.This second edition of the Handbook of Research Methods on Trust provides a fully updated and extended account of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods for empirical research. While many researchers have already drawn inspiration and insight from the previous edition, the dynamic development of trust research calls for further and deeper engagement with methodological issues, particular methods, practical research experience, and current challenges and innovations as offered by this new edition.Identifying innovative methods for researching trust, this important handbook will prove invaluable for students and academics in the social sciences who are interested in trust, particularly postgraduates planning empirical research on trust, undergraduates researching issues of trust, faculty teaching research-based courses on trust and related topics, and experienced trust researchers looking for reflection, discussion and inspiration.Contributors: S.J. Addison, N. Alex, M.J. Ashleigh, R. Bachmann, D. Barrera, K.M. Bijlsma-Frankema, M.C. Bligh, B.F. Blumberg, G. Breeman, C. Brinsfield, C. Burns, V. Buskens, J.S. Carroll, S.M. Conchie, D.L. Ferrin, D.E. Gibbons, N. Gillespie, C. Goodall, J.C. Kohles, R.M. Kramer, T.M. Kühlmann, A. Langley, V. Le Gall, R.J. Lewicki, E. Meyer, M. Muethel, R. Münscher, B. Nooteboom, J.M. Peiró, A. Pentland, R.L. Priem, W. Raub, R.A. Roe, D.M. Rousseau, R.H. Searle, M. Tillmar, E.M. Uslaner, B. Waber, A.A. Weibel, F. Welter, M. Williams, R. ZolinTrade ReviewAs any field of academic study matures, researchers refine methods for investigating the phenomenon of interest. For research on trust, this Handbook Second Edition reflects where the trust literature has been, where it is now, and where it is going with respect to research methods. If you are a mature trust scholar, or someone starting research on trust, the Handbook is an indispensable resource for evaluating the full range of methods that may be appropriate for your study. --Steven C. Currall, University of California, DavisTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction. Researching Trust: The Ongoing Challenge of Matching Objectives and Methods Fergus Lyon, Guido Möllering and Mark N.K. Saunders PART I CONCEPTUAL ISSUES 2. Pursuing Ecological Validity in Trust Research: Merits of Multi-Method Research Roderick M. Kramer 3. An Abductive Approach to Investigating Trust Development in Strategic Alliances Véronique Le Gall and Ann Langley 4. Trust Research: Measuring Trust Beliefs and Behaviors Roy J. Lewicki and Chad Brinsfield 5. Agent-Based Simulation of Trust Bart Nooteboom 6. Researching Trust in Different Cultures Friederike Welter and Nadezhda Alex 7. Trust and Social Capital: Challenges for Studying their Dynamic Relationship Boris F. Blumberg, Jose M. Peiró and Robert A. Roe 8. Measuring Generalized Trust: In Defense of the ‘Standard’ Question Eric M. Uslaner PART II QUALITATIVE RESEARCH 9. Access and Non-Probability Sampling in Qualitative Research on Trust Fergus Lyon 10. Working With Difficult to Reach Groups: A ‘Building Blocks’ Approach to Researching Trust in Communities Christine Goodall 11. Cross-Cultural Comparative Case Studies: A Means of Uncovering Dimensions of Trust Malin Tillmar 12. Using Mixed Methods-Combining Card Sorts and In-Depth Interviews Mark N.K. Saunders 13. Mixed Methods Application in Trust Research: Simultaneous Hybrid Data Collection in Cross-Cultural Settings Using the Board-Game Method Miriam Muethel 14. Using Scenarios as Part of a Concurrent Mixed Methods Design Susan J. Addison 15. Utilising Repertory Grids in Macro-Level Comparative Studies Reinhard Bachmann 16. Deepening the Understanding of Trust: Combining Repertory Grid and Narrative to Explore the Uniqueness of Trust Melanie J. Ashleigh and Edgar Meyer 17. Studying Trust Relationships using Social Network Analysis Roxanne Zolin and Deborah E. Gibbons 18. Hermeneutic Methods in Trust Research Gerard Breeman 19. Using Critical Incident Technique in Trust Research Robert Münscher and Torsten M. Kühlmann PART III QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES 20. Survey Measures of Trust in Organizational Contexts: An Overview Nicole Gillespie 21. The Actor–Partner Interdependence Model: A Method for Studying Trust in Dyadic Relationships Donald L. Ferrin, Michelle C. Bligh and Jeffrey C. Kohles 22. Embedded Trust: The Analytical Approach in Vignettes, Laboratory Experiments and Surveys Davide Barrera, Vincent Buskens and Werner Raub 23. Measuring the Decision to Trust Using Metric Conjoint Analysis Richard L. Priem and Antoinette A. Weibel 24. Diary Methods in Trust Research Rosalind H. Searle 25. Measuring Implicit Trust and Automatic Attitude Activation Calvin Burns and Stacey M. Conchie 26. A Voice is Worth a Thousand Words: The Implications of the Micro-Coding of Social Signals in Speech for Trust Research Benjamin Waber, Michele Williams, John S. Carroll and Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland 27. It Takes a Community to Make a Difference: Evaluating Quality Procedures and Practices in Trust Research Katinka M. Bijlsma-Frankema and Denise M. Rousseau Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Social Choice and Voting
Book SynopsisThis Handbook provides an overview of interdisciplinary research related to social choice and voting that is intended for a broad audience. Expert contributors from various fields present critical summaries of the existing literature, including intuitive explanations of technical terminology and well-known theorems, suggesting new directions for research.Each chapter presents an expository primer on a particular topic or theme within social choice, with the aim of making the material fully accessible to students and scholars in economics, political science, mathematics, philosophy, law and other fields of study. Topics covered include preference aggregation, voting rules, spatial models, methodology and empirical applications.Scholars, graduate students and even advanced undergraduates in a variety of disciplines will find this introductory and relatively non-technical book an indispensable addition to the field. Contributors: J.F. Adams, W.T. Bianco, A. Blais, P.J. Coughlin, K.L. Dougherty, D.S. Felsenthal, T.H. Hammond, C. Hare, J.C. Heckelman, R.G. Holcombe, C. Kam, M.M. Kaminski, M. Machover, B.C. McCannon, I. McLean, N.R. Miller, S. Moser, E.M. Penn, K.T. Poole, R. Ragan, D.G. Saari, I. Sened, R.A. Smyth, N. TidemanTrade Review'Social choice theory is a branch of economics and political science that examines how individual preferences can be aggregated into social choices. Heckelman and Miller have designed and edited a superb overview of the field. . . . readers who see an up-to-date, thorough, and nuanced understanding of the field will find the book invaluable.' --R.E. O'Connor, Choice'This Handbook is a timely addition to the public/social choice literature. The editors have assembled an impressive list of authors who have contributed chapters covering a wide expanse of the literature starting with Iain McLean's chapter, which traces the public choice literature from Aristotle to the present, followed by surveys of recent developments like Keith L. Dougherty's excellent chapter on voting rules, and the equally fine chapter by Christopher Hare and Keith T. Poole on measuring ideology in Congress. Indeed, all contributions are of uniformly high quality. This Handbook is a welcome addition to my bookshelf.' --Dennis Mueller, University of Vienna, Austria'This book gives a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the rapidly expanding field of social choice and voting. Written in a non-technical style by a group of leading experts in the field, it makes a perfect reference book for scholars and students. The authors and editors are to be congratulated for making relatively complex ideas accessible even to readers with no background in the theory of voting. This makes the volume suitable not only for classroom use, but also for independent study.' --Hannu Nurmi, University of Turku, FinlandTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Issues in Social Choice and Voting Jac C. Heckelman and Nicholas R. Miller PART I PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL CHOICE 2. The Strange History of Social Choice Iain McLean 3. Unanimous Consent and Constitutional Economics Randall G. Holcombe 4. Rational Choice and the Calculus of Voting André Blais 5. Computational Social Choice Robi Ragan PART II PAIRWISE SOCIAL CHOICE 6. Majority Rule and Tournament Solutions Scott Moser 7. Supermajority Rules Keith L. Dougherty 8. The Measurement of a Priori Voting Power Dan S. Felsenthal and Moshé Machover 9. Condorcet Jury Theorems Bryan C. McCannon PART III SPATIAL MODELS OF SOCIAL CHOICE 10. The Spatial Model of Social Choice and Voting Nicholas R. Miller 11. A Unified Spatial Model of American Political Institutions Thomas H. Hammond 12. Competing for Votes James F. Adams 13. Probabilistic Voting in Models of Electoral Competition Peter J. Coughlin PART IV SOCIAL CHOICE FROM MULTIPLE ALTERNATIVES 14. Arrow’s Theorem and Its Descendants Elizabeth Maggie Penn 15. Properties and Paradoxes of Common Voting Rules Jac C. Heckelman 16. Voting Mysteries: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Donald G. Saari 17. Multiple-Winner Voting Rules Nicolaus Tideman PART V EMPIRICAL SOCIAL CHOICE 18. Measuring Ideology in Congress Christopher Hare and Keith T. Poole 19. The Uncovered Set and its Applications William T. Bianco, Christopher Kam, Itai Sened and Regina A. Smyth 19. Empirical Examples of Voting Paradoxes Marek M. Kaminski Index
£165.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd International Handbook on Social Policy and the
Book SynopsisThe International Handbook on Social Policy and the Environment reviews debates concerning poverty, inequalities, social distribution, social rights, taxation, healthcare, education, water and energy policies to examine the relevance and importance of climate change to social policies and welfare reform.Environmental change is central to the global social policy challenges of the twenty-first century. This comprehensive Handbook brings together leading experts from around the world to address the most important questions and issues we face. How should welfare states adapt to environmental change? To what extent are the ecological and social policy agendas compatible? Must we contemplate radical reforms to the principles and organisation of welfare services? Combining cutting-edge theory and data in an interdisciplinary approach, this Handbook both summarizes existing developments and suggests how debates and research must develop in the future.This book will appeal to taught postgraduates, doctoral students and academics across the policy and social sciences. It will also be of interest to non-academic researchers, practitioners and environmental activists. With case studies drawn from many countries including Australia, Japan, Germany, Scandinavia, Canada, Latin America and the UK, the Handbook will provide an important resource for years to come.Contributors: N. Bardsley, K. Bell, E.L Boasson, M. Boström, W. Bretschneider, M. Briguglio, S. Brooks-Wilson, M. Brown, M. Büchs, I. Bugeja, J. Cherni, H. Dean, T. Fitzpatrick, E. Gawel, K. Hussey, Y. Kameyama, J.L. MacArthur, H.O. Nielsen, A.B. Pedersen, A. Schaffrin, S.V. Schnepf, C. Snell, J. WettestadTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Tony Fitzpatrick PART I: JUSTICE AND POVERTY 1. The New Social Risks and Opportunities of Climate Change André Schaffrin 2. Unequal Emissions – Unequal Policy Impacts: How Do Different Areas of CO2 Emissions Compare? Milena Büchs, Nicholas Bardsley and Sylke V. Schnepf 3. An Ecosocial Understanding of Poverty Tony Fitzpatrick PART II: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS 4. The Affordability of Water and Energy Pricing – the Case of Germany Erik Gawel and Wolfgang Bretschneider 5. Green Taxes in Scandinavia: Do they Contribute to (in)equality? Anders Branth Pedersen and Helle Ørsted Nielsen 6. ENGO Activism in the EU: The G10, Climate Change and Social Policy Michael Briguglio, Maria Brown and Ian Bugeja 7. Environmental Health Costs of Economic Globalization Policies in Latin America Judith Cherni 8. Environmental and Social Policies in Japan Yasuko Kameyama 9. Degrowth for Sustainability, Equality and Poverty Reduction: Some lessons from Cuba Karen Bell 10. Sustainability and the Social Economy in Canada: From Resource Reliance to Resilience? Julie L. MacArthur 11. Using Markets to Achieve Environmental Ends: Reconciling Social-equity Issues in Contemporary Water Policy in Australia Karen Hussey PART III: MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING 12. The Interaction of EU Climate Policies: Mechanisms and Lessons Elin Lerum Boasson and Jørgen Wettestad 13. Sustainable Development by the Multi-stakeholder Model? Magnus Boström 14. Education for Sustainable Development and Welfare Reform: A Very British Case Study? Carolyn Snell and Sarah Brooks-Wilson PART IV: ALTERNATIVE VISIONS 15. Social Rights and Natural Resources Hartley Dean 16. The Nature of Nature: Aristotle vs. Epicurus Tony Fitzpatrick Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Organizational Politics: SECOND
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Organizational Politics offers a broad perspective on the intriguing phenomena of power, influence and politics in the modern workplace; their meaning for individuals, groups and other organizational stakeholders; and their effect on organizational outcomes and performances. Comprising entirely of new chapters and insights, this second edition revisits the theory on organizational politics (OP) and examines its progress and changes in emphasis in recent years.This timely and informative book provides a comprehensive set of state-of-the-art studies on workplace politics based on experiences from around the world. The contributors highlight topics such as political skills, political will, politics and leadership, compensations, politics and performance, and politics and the learning climate.Students and scholars will benefit from the up-to-date collection of studies in the field of OP. This Handbook will also be of interest to practitioners and managers from public and private sectors looking for better explanations of internal processes in business.Contributors: S.L. Albrecht, G. Blickle, S.L. Bohle, D.A. Buchanan, M.R. Buckley, A. Capezio, A.M. Carnes, A. Drory, A.J. DuBrin, L. Eldor, B.P. Ellen III, G.R. Ferris, R. Frieder, J.N. Harris, S.E. Hill, J.D. Jacobs, I. Kapoutsis, E.M. Landells, L.P. Maher, G. Meisler, J.P. Meriac, M. Mizrahi, T.P. Munyon, K. Oerder, G.B. Schmidt, N. Schütte, H. Sibunruang, A.L.E. Thomas, D.R. Vashdi, E. Vigoda-Gadot, A. Wihler, D. WindsorTrade Review'This edited Handbook is a must read for anyone interested in organizational politics. The beauty of this edition of the Handbook is that it not only provides an interesting and thorough historical review of the theories and concepts associated with organizational politics research but also delivers a much-needed road map for the future direction of the field.' --Micki Kacmar, Texas State University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Eran Vigoda-Gadot and Amos Drory PART I POLITICAL SKILL, POLITICAL WILL, LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE 1. The Roles of Political Skill and Political Will in Job Performance Prediction: A Moderated Nonlinear Persective John N. Harris, Liam P. Maher, and Gerald R. Ferris 2. Playing the Political Game at Work: The Roles of Political Will, Political Prudence, and Political Skill Ilias Kapoutsis 3. Political Skill, Leadership, and Performance: The Role of Vision Identification and Articulation Andreas Wihler, Rachel Frieder, Gerhard Blickle, Katharina Oerder and Nora Schütte 4. Political is the New Prosocial: Leaders’ Support of Followers through Political Behavior B. Parker Ellen III, Gerald R. Ferris and M. Ronald Buckley PART II ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS AND THE SOCIAL SPHERE 5. Pay-For-Politics: Considering the Variable Compensation - Organizational Politics Relationship Timothy P. Munyon, Jacquelyn D. Jacobs, Andrew M. Carnes and Sergio López Bohle 6. How Social Media Can Impact the Organizational Political Process Gordon B. Schmidt 7. Political Blunders within Organizations Andrew J. DuBrin PART III BETWEEN DARK AND BRIGHT: ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS IN COLORS 8. Learning Culture and Organizational Politics: A Theoretical Model and Preliminary Test of Their Impact on Effective Organizational Auditing Moshe Mizrahi, Dana R. Vashdi and Eran Vigoda-Gadot 9. Looking on the Bright Side: The Positive Role of Organizational Politics in the Relationship between Employee Engagement and Work Performance Liat Eldor 10. The Ethical Sphere: Organizational Politics, Fairness, and Justice Duane Windsor 11. The Effects of Machiavellian Leaders on Employees’ Use of Upward Influence Tactics: An Examination of the Moderating Roles of Gender and Perceived Leader Similarity Hataya Sibunruang and Alessandra Capezio PART IV NEW FRONTIERS: MATURITY, EMOTIONS, AND NEW METHODS 12. Organizational Politics and a Maturity Model: An Integration and Extension of Existing Models and Dimensions Erin M. Landells and Simon L. Albrecht 13. Emotion and Emotional Intelligence in Organizational Politics Amos Drory and Galit Meisler 14. Rats in the Shadows: Researching Organizational Politics David A. Buchanan 15. Political Behaviors, Politics Perceptions and Work Outcomes: Moving to an Experimental Study Sarah E. Hill, Amanda L.E. Thomas and John P. Meriac Index
£172.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Greed, Corruption, and the Modern State: Essays
Book SynopsisThe expert authors in this timely volume offer diverse perspectives on how corruption distorts state and market relations, while drawing from insights in political science, economics, and law.This book represents a new wave of research in political economy, relying on methodological rigor to address topics ranging from corruption in taxation and trade to crony capitalism and false anti-corruption reforms. Key chapters provide a thorough review of the literature on links between political connections and democratic institutions. Special attention is paid to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, China's anti-corruption drive, and language used to discuss tax evasion. Case studies from various regions-such as China, Paraguay, South Africa, and New York City-anchor the analysis with real-world situations.Greed, Corruption, and the Modern State is a critical resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in development, economics, governance, and corruption.Contributors: P. Alldridge, D. Batzilis, J. Bussell, K.E. Davis, A. Díaz-Cayeros, R. Fisman, N. Hite-Rubin, F. Hualing, R. Huang, P. Lagunes, B. Magaloni, K. Moene, V. Romero, S. Rose-Ackerman, S. Sequeira, T. Søreide, M.C. Stephenson, S. Straub, F. VareseTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Susan Rose-Ackerman and Paul Lagunes PART I POLITICAL CONNECTIONS, CORRUPTION AND POLICY 1. Typologies of Corruption: A Pragmatic Approach Jennifer Bussell 2. Good Governance Facades Kalle Moene and Tina Søreide 3. Political Connections and Commerce - A Global Perspective Raymond Fisman 4. Corruption and Democratic Institutions: A Review and Synthesis Matthew C. Stephenson 5. Wielding the Sword: President Xi’s New Anti-Corruption Campaign Fu Hualing PART II CORRUPTION AND STATE PERFORMANCE 6. The Story of Paraguayan Dams: The Long Term Consequences of Wrongdoing in Procurement Stéphane Straub 7. Saving Gotham: Fighting Corruption in New York City’s Property Tax System Paul Lagunes and Rongyao Huang 8. Corruption and Trade Costs Sandra Sequeira 9. A Corruption, Military Procurement and FDI Nexus? Nancy Hite-Rubin 10. Caught in the Crossfire: The Geography of Extortion and Police Corruption in Mexico Alberto Díaz-Cayeros, Beatriz Magaloni and Vidal Romero PART III CONTROLLING CORRUPTION ACROSS INTERNATIONAL BORDERS 11. Bribing Abroad Dimitris Batzilis 12. Regulation of Foreign Bribery: The FCPA Enforcement Model Kevin E. Davis 13. Tax Avoidance, Tax Evasion, Money Laundering and the Problem of ‘Offshore’ Peter Alldridge 14. Underground Banking and Corruption Federico Varese Index
£131.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Family Policy
Book SynopsisAcross the globe, family policy is becoming ever more important in tackling key issues such as poverty, child welfare and the state of the economy in general. The Handbook of Family Policy examines how state and workplace policies support parents and their children in developing, earning and caring.With original contributions from 45 leading scholars, this Handbook provides readers with up-to-date knowledge on family policies and family policy research, taking stock of current literature as well as providing analyses of present-day policies, and where they should head in the future. The Handbook is divided into five main sections: history, concepts, theory and methods of family policy research; family policies; family policy models; outcomes of family policies; and future challenges for family policy making and research.Beneficial for both scholars already familiar with the field as well as newcomers, this Handbook provides important insights into the architecture and mechanisms of different family policy models. Family policy makers would also greatly benefit from the detailed advice on how family policies may adapt and progress in the future.Contributors include: S.-h. Baek, U. Björnberg, M. Blofield, J. Bradshaw, C. Collins, M. Daly, L. den Dulk, L. Dominelli, D. Engster, G.B. Eydal, R. Frankenberger, J.M. Franzoni, A.H. Gauthier, J. Glass, J.C. Gornick, T.J. Guerrero, H. Hiilamo, T. Knijn, J.C. Koops, S.S.-y. Lee, H. Lohmann, C. Martin, M. Meyers, J. Milllar, P. Moss, M. Naldini, N. Neetha, E. Nell, I. Ostner, R. Palriwala, L. Patel, B. Peper, B. Pfau-Effinger, C. Rat, T. Rostgaard, H. Stensöta, D. Szikra, O. Thévenon, D.R. Woods, M.A. Yerkes, J. Young Kang, H. ZagelTrade Review'This Handbook, with contributions from leading scholars, addresses the field of family policy research in its breadth and dept: Its history, concepts, models, outcomes and future challenges. It is a treasure for all interested in an updated and globally oriented state-of-the art.' --Anne Lise Ellingsæter, University of Oslo, Norway'Moving beyond the boundaries of the Western developed world, this rich and encompassing book on policies addressing families with children in different areas of the world offers an invaluable contribution to scholars and students in the field.' --Chiara Saraceno, Collegio Carlo Alberto, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to the Handbook of Family Policy Guðný Björk Eydal and Tine Rostgaard PART II FAMILY POLICY: HISTORY, CONCEPTS, THEORY AND METHODS 2. The history of family policy research Anne H. Gauthier and Judith C. Koops 3. The structure/culture divide in early childhood services – and how we might bridge it Peter Moss 4. Family and state obligation: the contribution to family policy studies Jane Millar 5. Comparing family policies: approaches, methods and databases Henning Lohmann and Hannah Zagel 6. Family policy changes across welfare and production regimes, 1990 to 2010 Ji Young Kang and Marcia K. Meyers PART III FAMILY POLICIES 7. Family benefit systems Jonathan Bradshaw 8. Childcare as a global policy agenda Tine Rostgaard 9. The social investment approach in the productivist welfare regime: the unfolding of social investment in South Korea and Japan Sophia Seung-yoon Lee and Seung-ho Baek 10. Leave policies for parents in a cross-national perspective: various paths along the same course? Olivier Thévenon 11. Work-family policies within the workplace Laura den Dulk, Mara A. Yerkes and Bram Peper 12. Triggers and drivers of change in framing parenting support in Northwestern Europe Trudie Knijn, Claude Martin and Ilona Ostner PART IV FAMILY POLICY MODELS 13. Comparing persistence and change in family policies of conservative welfare states Birgit Pfau-Effinger 14. The UK and the US: liberal models despite family policy expansion? Dorian R. Woods 15. Family policies in the Nordic countries: aiming at equality Guðný Björk Eydal, Tine Rostgaard and Heikki Hiilamo 16. Child and family policy in Southern Europe Teresa Jurado-Guerrero and Manuela Naldini 17. Family policies and social inequalities in Central and Eastern Europe: a comparative analysis of Hungary, Poland and Romania between 2005 and 2015 Cristina Raț and Dorottya Szikra 18. Not all in the same family: diverging approaches to family policy in East Asia Ito Peng and Yi-Chun Chien 19. Family life and family policy in South Africa: responding to past legacies, new opportunities and challenges Trudie Knijn and Leila Patel 20. Work-family policies: has Latin America moved towards more gender and social equity? Merike Blofield and Juliana Martínez Franzoni 21. Family policy in India: contradictions, continuities and change Rajni Palriwala and Neetha N. 22. Family policy patterns in autocratic countries Dorian R. Woods and Rolf Frankenberger PART V OUTCOMES OF FAMILY POLICIES 23. Children, poverty and public policy: a cross-national perspective Janet C. Gornick and Emily Nell 24. Family policies and child well-being Daniel Engster and Helena Olofsdotter Stensöta 25. Effects of work-family policies on parenthood and wellbeing Caitlyn Collins and Jennifer Glass PART VI FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR POLICY MAKING AND RESEARCH 26. Policies on family support and parenting support in a global perspective Mary Daly 27. Neglected families: developing family-supportive policies for ‘natural’ and (hu)man-made disasters Lena Dominelli 28. Women’s voices and human rights: perspectives on sustainable family lives Ulla Björnberg Index
£184.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Family Policy
Book SynopsisAcross the globe, family policy is becoming ever more important in tackling key issues such as poverty, child welfare and the state of the economy in general. The Handbook of Family Policy examines how state and workplace policies support parents and their children in developing, earning and caring.With original contributions from 45 leading scholars, this Handbook provides readers with up-to-date knowledge on family policies and family policy research, taking stock of current literature as well as providing analyses of present-day policies, and where they should head in the future. The Handbook is divided into five main sections: history, concepts, theory and methods of family policy research; family policies; family policy models; outcomes of family policies; and future challenges for family policy making and research.Beneficial for both scholars already familiar with the field as well as newcomers, this Handbook provides important insights into the architecture and mechanisms of different family policy models. Family policy makers would also greatly benefit from the detailed advice on how family policies may adapt and progress in the future.Contributors include: S.-h. Baek, U. Björnberg, M. Blofield, J. Bradshaw, C. Collins, M. Daly, L. den Dulk, L. Dominelli, D. Engster, G.B. Eydal, R. Frankenberger, J.M. Franzoni, A.H. Gauthier, J. Glass, J.C. Gornick, T.J. Guerrero, H. Hiilamo, T. Knijn, J.C. Koops, S.S.-y. Lee, H. Lohmann, C. Martin, M. Meyers, J. Milllar, P. Moss, M. Naldini, N. Neetha, E. Nell, I. Ostner, R. Palriwala, L. Patel, B. Peper, B. Pfau-Effinger, C. Rat, T. Rostgaard, H. Stensöta, D. Szikra, O. Thévenon, D.R. Woods, M.A. Yerkes, J. Young Kang, H. ZagelTrade Review'This Handbook, with contributions from leading scholars, addresses the field of family policy research in its breadth and dept: Its history, concepts, models, outcomes and future challenges. It is a treasure for all interested in an updated and globally oriented state-of-the art.' --Anne Lise Ellingsæter, University of Oslo, Norway'Moving beyond the boundaries of the Western developed world, this rich and encompassing book on policies addressing families with children in different areas of the world offers an invaluable contribution to scholars and students in the field.' --Chiara Saraceno, Collegio Carlo Alberto, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to the Handbook of Family Policy Guðný Björk Eydal and Tine Rostgaard PART II FAMILY POLICY: HISTORY, CONCEPTS, THEORY AND METHODS 2. The history of family policy research Anne H. Gauthier and Judith C. Koops 3. The structure/culture divide in early childhood services – and how we might bridge it Peter Moss 4. Family and state obligation: the contribution to family policy studies Jane Millar 5. Comparing family policies: approaches, methods and databases Henning Lohmann and Hannah Zagel 6. Family policy changes across welfare and production regimes, 1990 to 2010 Ji Young Kang and Marcia K. Meyers PART III FAMILY POLICIES 7. Family benefit systems Jonathan Bradshaw 8. Childcare as a global policy agenda Tine Rostgaard 9. The social investment approach in the productivist welfare regime: the unfolding of social investment in South Korea and Japan Sophia Seung-yoon Lee and Seung-ho Baek 10. Leave policies for parents in a cross-national perspective: various paths along the same course? Olivier Thévenon 11. Work-family policies within the workplace Laura den Dulk, Mara A. Yerkes and Bram Peper 12. Triggers and drivers of change in framing parenting support in Northwestern Europe Trudie Knijn, Claude Martin and Ilona Ostner PART IV FAMILY POLICY MODELS 13. Comparing persistence and change in family policies of conservative welfare states Birgit Pfau-Effinger 14. The UK and the US: liberal models despite family policy expansion? Dorian R. Woods 15. Family policies in the Nordic countries: aiming at equality Guðný Björk Eydal, Tine Rostgaard and Heikki Hiilamo 16. Child and family policy in Southern Europe Teresa Jurado-Guerrero and Manuela Naldini 17. Family policies and social inequalities in Central and Eastern Europe: a comparative analysis of Hungary, Poland and Romania between 2005 and 2015 Cristina Raț and Dorottya Szikra 18. Not all in the same family: diverging approaches to family policy in East Asia Ito Peng and Yi-Chun Chien 19. Family life and family policy in South Africa: responding to past legacies, new opportunities and challenges Trudie Knijn and Leila Patel 20. Work-family policies: has Latin America moved towards more gender and social equity? Merike Blofield and Juliana Martínez Franzoni 21. Family policy in India: contradictions, continuities and change Rajni Palriwala and Neetha N. 22. Family policy patterns in autocratic countries Dorian R. Woods and Rolf Frankenberger PART V OUTCOMES OF FAMILY POLICIES 23. Children, poverty and public policy: a cross-national perspective Janet C. Gornick and Emily Nell 24. Family policies and child well-being Daniel Engster and Helena Olofsdotter Stensöta 25. Effects of work-family policies on parenthood and wellbeing Caitlyn Collins and Jennifer Glass PART VI FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR POLICY MAKING AND RESEARCH 26. Policies on family support and parenting support in a global perspective Mary Daly 27. Neglected families: developing family-supportive policies for ‘natural’ and (hu)man-made disasters Lena Dominelli 28. Women’s voices and human rights: perspectives on sustainable family lives Ulla Björnberg Index
£44.60
Collective Ink Healing Social Divisions: The truth of life,
Book SynopsisWe live at a time when societies are riven with division and strife. What hope is there for us to heal? Healing Social Divisions�provides a radically new, non-ideological and effective consciousness- based approach for transforming our societies. Peer-reviewed research provides evidence that it is possible to neutralise stress in the collective consciousness of a society. This then promotes life, liberty, happiness, heals social divisions and creates the platform for good governance. The research challenges the conventional wisdom that consciousness is only a by-product of brain functioning. Along the route it examines our self-concept, freeing us from the biases of reductionism that impede the development of morality in our public life.
£13.99
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Geographies of Growth: Innovations, Networks and
Book SynopsisToday we can observe an increasing spatial divide as some large urban regions and many more medium-sized and small regions face growing problems such as decreasing labour demand, increasing unemployment and an ageing population. In view of these trends, this book offers a better understanding of the general characteristics and specific drivers of the geographies of growth. It shows how these may vary in different spatial contexts, how hurdles and barriers to growth in different types of regions can be dealt with, how and to what extent resources in different areas can develop, and how the potential of these resources to stimulate growth can be realized. This book presents a collection of chapters, divided into four main perspectives, that together deal with these issues. The expert contributions provide numerous different perspectives on a new regional divide as well as exploring the inter-regional accessibility to human capital and its affects on productivity on both sides of the border. The book also investigates the speed of convergence and the fact that, when incorporating structural change, it is often quicker at the regional level compared to both the country and industry level. Other topics covered include institutional foundations and their influence on local social acceptance of entrepreneurship, the role of global value chains on bilateral trade and the determinants of cross-border innovation cooperation focusing on partner selection and location. Students, researchers and scholars will find this an important resource that fills numerous knowledge gaps and opens new avenues for research. It will also appeal to consultants, practitioners and planners at the international, regional and local level.Contributors include: C. Alfken, M. Andersson, T. Arvemo, L. Bjerke, A.P. Cornett, N. de Vries, S. Fredina, H. Goldstein, U. Gråsjö, K.E. Heynes, R.E. Hjaltadóttir, V. Jienwatcharamongkhol, B. Johansson, M. Jogmark, C. Karlsson, T. Makkonen, A. Naveed, K. Nyström, J. Parajuli, V. Peer, A. Risselada, V. Schutjens, S. Sedlacek, N.K. Sørensen, T.-A. Stone, S. Tavassol, I. Viklund Ros, P. WardaTrade Review‘This edited volume is a commendable result of the 17th edition (2014) of the well-known Uddevalla Symposium, all selected papers – authored by contributors from Sweden, Denmark, Austria, the Netherlands and the United States – having been presented and discussed in the stimulating environment created by this meeting.’ -- Daniela-Luminita Constantin, Regional Science Policy & PracticeTable of ContentsContents Preface 1. Introduction Martin Andersson, Lina Bjerke and Charlie Karlsson PART I Geography of Structural Change, Employment and Productivity 2. Exploring regional differences in the regional capacity to absorb displacements Kristina Nyström and Ingrid Viklund Ros 3. Productivity and cross border accessibility to human capital- a study comparing Norwegian and Swedish border regions Tobias Arvemo and Urban Gråsjö 4. Inter- and intraregional balance: Drivers of Change and Development Andreas P. Cornett 5. Is the convergence debate over?– Structural Changes and Labour Productivity Amjad Naveed PART II Geography of Entrepreneurship and Business Dynamics 6. A Local Perspective on Entrepreneurship and Informal Institutions Sabrina Fredina and Marina Jogmark 7. Revisiting Broadband and New Firm Dynamics Jitendra Parajuli and Kingsley E. Heynes 8. The Impact of Individual Characteristics and Regional Agglomeration on the Survival of Self-Employed Firms Sam Tavassol and Viroj Jienwatcharamongkhol 9. Variations in new firm life duration for immigrant and native entrepreneurs Veronique Schutjens, Nardo de Vries and Anna Risselada 10. International Outsourcing and the Global Value Chain: Evidence for Sweden Trudy-Ann Stone PART III Geography of Innovations, Cooperations and Growth 11. Knowledge Absorption in the Development of Export Products Peter Warda and Börje Johansson 12. Cross-border Innovation Cooperation: Partner Selection, national borders and knowledge bases Rannaveig Edda Hjaltadóttir, Teemu Makkonen and Nils Karl Sørensen 13. Creative class vs. individual creativity- a multi-level approach to the geography of creativity Christoph Alfken PART IV University spinoffs- barriers and challenges 14. Barriers to the Generation of University Spin-offs: A case study of Vienna Harvey Goldstein, Verena Peer and Sabina Sedlacek Index
£148.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Corruption in Public Administration: An
Book SynopsisDespite the growth in literature on political corruption, contributions from field research are still exiguous. This book provides a timely and much needed addition to current research, bridging the gap and providing an innovative approach to the study of corruption and integrity in public administration. The volume contributors provide insights from nine different countries, all drawing on extensive fieldwork data and following ethnographic methodologies. The topics discussed in this book include: the role of anti-corruption legislation; organizational change and morality; party corruption; socio-cultural dimensions of corruption; clientelism and patronage. Analyzing these topics comparatively, the volume concludes that in countries where public perception of corruption is high, citizens are well aware of the generalized damage of these practices and the loss of trust they cause for public administrations. On the other hand, corruption in public administration takes place following patterns that mirror some of the fundamental social and cultural features that characterize interactions among citizens and institutions.Scholars and students of the fields including public policy, public administration, sociology and anthropology will find this book to be of use to their research and studies. It will also be of interest to policy-makers internationally and public sector practitioners.Contributors include: M. Acar, C. Baez Camargo, E. Denisova-Schmidt, Z.T. Lofranco, N. Luci, R.M. Rivera, R.F Sambaiga, D. TorselloTrade ReviewAmidst the seemingly never-ending stream of volumes being published on corruption, it is rare to come across one that has something genuinely new to contribute to the debate about how to understand and combat it. Yet, Davide Torsello has done precisely that in assembling this important collection of essays that explore administrative corruption from an ethnographic, rather than a technocratic, perspective. With chapters on countries as diverse as Bosnia, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, Russia, Tanzania and Turkey, this new collection offers fascinating insights into how the everyday reality of corruption is experienced and understood, helping to explain why abstract models based on assumptions about human motivation offer poor guides to effective anti-corruption action. With a particular focus on the meaning of public and private goods, and the nature of gift-exchange in different cultures, the volume offers practical guidelines for policy-makers in regard to improving practices in public administration.' --Paul M Heywood, University of Nottingham, UK'Torsello's book has two core strengths: (1) it represents a holistic take on the concept of corruption including socio-cultural dimensions, which helps broaden our understanding of its devastating effects; and 2) it compliments existing quantitative studies on corruption and makes an important contribution to the understanding of what civil servants view as corrupt practices as well as practices not deemed corrupt. The book provides a range of interesting practical policy solutions (especially in the area of gift-exchange) that are worth examining in more detail through further research and experimentation. It is a valuable addition to the literature of public corruption and presents an important resource for students, practitioners and scholars of public services globally.' --Thom Reilly, International Review of Public AdministrationTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Anthropology of Corruption Davide Torsello 1. The Role of the Anti-Corruption Legislation and of Ethical Values in (Re)Defining Corruption: The Case of Monza, Italy Maria Giulia Pezzi 2. Culture, Organizational Change and the Bounded Morality in the Hungarian Public Administration Davide Torsello 3. Party Corruption in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Public Employment System: Public Discourse, Legal and Moral Legitimation Zaira Tiziana Lofranco 4. Academic Dishonesty or Corrupt Values: The Case of Russia Elena Denisova-Schmidt 5. The Making of Citizenship Against Corruption in Kosovo: Protest, Lies, and the Public Good Nita Luci 6. Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Corruption in Turkish Public Administration Muhittin Acar 7. Old Regime Habits Die Hard: Clientelism, Patronage and the Challenges to Overcoming Corruption in Post-Authoritarian Mexico Claudia Baez Camargo and Rodrigo Megchún Rivera 8. Between Condemnation and Resignation: A Study on Attitudes Towards Corruption in the Public Health Sector in Tanzania Claudia Baez Camargo and Richard Faustine Sambaiga Conclusion Davide Torsello Index
£109.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Social Policy Evaluation
Book SynopsisThis Handbook uses methodologies and cases to discover how and when to evaluate social policy, and looks at the possible impacts of evaluation on social policy decisions. The contributors present a detailed analysis on how to conduct social policy evaluation, how to be aware of pitfalls and dilemmas and how to use evidence effectively. Organized into three thematic sections, this new resource includes contributions from a variety of researchers from a range of disciplines and countries. The first section explores evaluation and examples of methods used; the second focuses on the intersection between evaluation and policy-making; and the third delves into current social policy in order to discover the use of evaluation within central welfare state policies. One conclusion found is that welfare states are increasingly using evidence, but that it varies from and within different welfare areas. Researchers and students with an interest in evaluation and social policy analysis, as well as policy-makers and administrators in need of evidence and analysis on the subject, will find much value in this clear and precise overview of the use and misuse of evidence.Contributors include: K. Bakhai, M. Barnard, A.E. Boardman, R. Boruch, K.N. Breidahl, C. Brown, M. Calnan, E. Cassells, M. Costa, C. Deeming, P. Dahler-Larsen, T. Douglass, J. Edbrooke-Childs, W. Eichhorst, D. Etherington, S. Evans-Lacko, J.-E. Furubo, H. Gaus, M. Gerressu, H. Gleeson, D. Gondek, B. Greve, A. Hagelund, A. Halvorsen, M.B. Hansen, T. Haux, M.A. Hussain, J.M. Hyatt, C. Irish, J. Jacob, H.C. Kavli, M. Knapp, R. Konle-Seidl, M. Lakhanpaul, K. Liket, N. McHugh, C.E. Mueller, L. Richardson, R. Rodrigues, M.J. Roy, S. Sinclair, K. Smith, T. Sundberg, H. Turner, W. Van Lancker, A.R. Vining, J. Warren, I. Whelan, J. Wistow, M. Wolpert, R. YangTrade Review'This is an important collection that carefully and critically explores the challenges researchers face in conducting social policy evaluation and gives clear guidance on the full range of different approaches along with practical examples of their use. It should be essential reading for anyone trying to evaluate social policy.' --(Ian Greener, University of Strathclyde, UK)'This book is a useful addition to the library of works relating to evaluation. It embraces a range of approaches that can be employed in undertaking evaluations, delivers a breadth of methodologies, depending on context and constituencies, and provides a wide selection of applications that will be helpful to new entrants in the field of evaluation and also to experienced practitioners.' --(Ceri J. Phillips, Swansea University, UK)Table of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Introduction: Evaluation as an instrument in social policy Bent Greve PART I WHAT IS EVALUATION – AND EXAMPLES OF METHODS 2. Randomized Controlled Trials Robert Boruch, Rui Yang, Jordan M. Hyatt and Herbert Turner III 3. Quasi-Experimental Comparison Group Designs for Social Policy Evaluation Christoph E. Mueller and Hansjoerg Gaus 4. Social Return on Investment (SROI), Including Elements on Cost–Benefit Analysis Massimo Costa 5. There are many (well, more than one) paths to Nirvana: The economic evaluation of social policies Anthony E. Boardman and Aidan R. Vining 6. Systematic reviews in Social Policy Evaluation Trude Sundberg 7. Participatory evaluation Liz Richardson PART II EVALUATION AND POLICY 8. Evidence-based policymaking (EBPM) Kat Smith and Tina Haux 9. Use and misuse of evaluation in social policy Christopher Deeming 10. Challenges for Policy Makers: Accountability and Cost-effectiveness Kellie Liket 11. Policy, practice and difference within welfare regimes: Evidence from the UK Jon Warren and Jonathan Wistow 12. Performance Management and Evaluation Morten Balle Hansen 13. Critical Perspectives on using evidence in social policy Peter Dahler-Larsen 14. Social Impact Bonds – Evidence-based policy or ideology? Michael J. Roy, Neil McHugh and Stephen Sinclair PART III EVALUATION OF CONCRETE SOCIAL POLICY AREAS 15. Heath Care – Evaluating the Overall System Sara Evans-Lacko and Martin Knapp 16. The Evaluation of New Medicines Michael Calnan and Tom Douglass 17. Evaluating long-term care policies: challenges and advancements Ricardo Rodrigues 18. Labour Market Werner Eichhorst and Regina Konle-Seidl 19. Ideology or evidence base? The role of work capability assessments for people with disabilities in UK welfare to work programmes David Etherington 20. Integration Anniken Hagelund and Hanne Cecilie Kavli 21. Evaluating interventions for children, young people, and families: Theory, evidence, policy, and lessons learnt Julian Edbrooke-Childs, Dawid Gondek, Isabelle Whelan, Jenna Jacob, Matt Barnard, Helen Gleeson, Makeda Gerressu, Monica Lakhanpaul, Caroletha Irish, Emma Cassells, Khyati Bakhai and Miranda Wolpert 22. The Matthew Effect Redux. Going beyond the mean in evaluating family policies Wim Van Lancker 23. Eight attention points when evaluating large-scale public sector reforms Morten Balle Hansen, Karen Nielsen Breidahl, Jan-Eric Furubo , Anne Halvorsen 24. Poverty interventions M. Azhar Hussain 25. How understanding research as consumer object can shed new light on evidence informed policy and practice in education Chris Brown 26. Conclusion Bent Greve Index
£222.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Gender and Social Policy
Book SynopsisAfter two decades of feminist challenges to mainstream theorising, gender has become a central element of social policy and the welfare state. A new literature has widened the focus of social policy from state and economy to a three-sided discourse encompassing the state, the market and the family. The Handbook on Gender and Social Policy provides a comprehensive introduction to this field with up-to-date accounts of debates and innovative original research by leading international authors.The Handbook covers the key areas of social policy that relate to the inequalities between men and women in the developed and developing world. It presents original research on contemporary issues at national and transnational levels across the central policy terrain of income, employment, care and family policy, including family policy models, same-sex marriage and child protection. It features chapters on key perspectives on gender and policy and six original studies of the state of play in different regions of the world.The Handbook on Gender and Social Policy is an excellent resource for advanced students and postgraduate students of sociology, political science, women?s studies, policy studies and related areas. It will also be of interest for practitioners and scholars of social policy seeking up-to-date coverage of how gender affects the contours of social policy and politics.Contributors include: E. Adamson, C. Arza, D. Balkmar, M. Bernstein, M. Blaxland, M. Brady, D. Brennan, R. Daiger von Gleichen, M. Daly, A.L. Ellingsaeter, V. Esquivel, H. Figueiredo, K.R. Fisher, L. Foster, J. Ginn, S. Harkness, B. Harvey, J. Hearn, B. Hewitt, J. Jenson, T. Knijn, R. Mahon, L. Marg, J. Martínez Franzoni, J. McCoy, S. Meyer, J. Outshoorn, K. Pringle, S. Razavi, E. Reese, J.l. Rubery, M. Seeleib-Kaiser, X. Shang, S. Shaver, S. Staab, C. Valiente, F. Williams, A. YeatmanTrade Review'This superb and comprehensive Handbook should be in the collection of every student of social policy - those who have specialized in gender issues and everyone else - for a key strength of the collection is the engagement across the multiple theoretical and empirical traditions of comparative welfare state research. The authors, a mix of leading scholars and emerging researchers, offer incisive and well-written analyses of classic and cutting-edge topics. Feminist theory and analysis come alive in their investigations of freedom, equality and the welfare state, care, intersectionality, transnational policy influences, the transformations of family policy, and more, across the globe. The Handbook is an excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate social policy courses, and an outstanding reference work for established analysts.' --Ann Shola Orloff, Northwestern University, US'Bringing together some of the most renowned scholars in the field, this Handbook provides a multi-dimensional lens for understanding the developments and challenges posed by heterogeneity across regions, gender diversities and growing social inequalities for conceptualizing gender and social policy and the potential for making change. It engages with conceptual terrains that have transformed gender and social policy research: intersectionality and multiple inequalities, men and masculinities, and transnationalisms. The prodigious scope and breadth of this volume encompasses the Global North and South and transnational institutions and actors in an array of rich empirical chapters, both comparative and in-depth case studies, addressing themes from various theoretical perspectives, including employment, care, family, poverty, prostitution policies and LGBT rights.' --Barbara Hobson, Institute for Advanced Study, Germany'This is a sparkling and absorbing collection. The Handbook provides both case studies of specific countries and overviews of key policy areas, including employment, care, family policy, child protection, migration - and much more. The chapters and authors have been well selected to thoroughly cover the concepts and ideas that have informed feminist scholarship on social policy; to introduce cutting-edge current research across a wide range of countries; and to provide a springboard for the next generation of research.' --Jane Millar, University of Bath, UK and Chair of the UK Social Policy AssociationTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to the Handbook on Gender and Social Policy Sheila Shaver Part I Perspectives 2. Gender, social policy and the idea of the welfare state Anna Yeatman 3. Intersectionality, gender and social policy Fiona Williams 4. Men, masculinities and social policy Jeff Hearn, Keith Pringle and Dag Balkmar 5. Rethinking social policy: A gender perspective from the developing world Shahra Razavi and Silke Staab 6. Policy reforms on prostitution: The quest for control Joyce Outshoorn Part II Inequalities in work and care 7. Gender and economic inequality Susan Harkness 8. Gender, employment and social policy Jill Rubery and Hugo Figueiredo 9. Family policies and the weakening of the male-breadwinner model Rosa Daiger von Gleichen and Martin Seeleib-Kaiser 10. Transmitting inequality: Pensions policy and the gendered life course Liam Foster and Jay Ginn 11. Social investment, poverty and lone parents Jane Jenson 12. Care policies for children and adults in high-income countries Mary Daly 13. Care policies in the South Valeria Esquivel 14. Care and migration Deborah Brennan and Elizabeth Adamson 15. Shaping the way international organizations ‘see’ gender equality: The OECD and ECLAC Rianne Mahon Part III Family policy 16. Making and unmaking families Belinda Hewitt and Michelle Brady 17. The movement towards marriage equality in advanced industrialized countries Mary Bernstein and Brenna Harvey 18. Women, domestic violence and child protection Silke Meyer Part IV Case studies, countries and regions 19. Gender policy in the Netherlands: From a redistributive to an identity-based approach Trudie Knijn 20. An overview of research on gender and social policy in Spain Celia Valiente 21. Norway: The evolution of a Nordic earner–carer model Anne Lise Ellingsæter 22. Social policy in the United States Ellen Reese, Logan Marg and Julisa McCoy 23. A long decade of gendering social policy in Latin America: Transformative steps and inequality traps Camila Arza and Juliana Martínez Franzoni 24. Women and care in China Megan Blaxland, Xiaoyuan Shang and Karen R. Fisher Index
£201.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Gender and Social Policy
Book SynopsisAfter two decades of feminist challenges to mainstream theorising, gender has become a central element of social policy and the welfare state. A new literature has widened the focus of social policy from state and economy to a three-sided discourse encompassing the state, the market and the family. The Handbook on Gender and Social Policy provides a comprehensive introduction to this field with up-to-date accounts of debates and innovative original research by leading international authors.The Handbook covers the key areas of social policy that relate to the inequalities between men and women in the developed and developing world. It presents original research on contemporary issues at national and transnational levels across the central policy terrain of income, employment, care and family policy, including family policy models, same-sex marriage and child protection. It features chapters on key perspectives on gender and policy and six original studies of the state of play in different regions of the world.The Handbook on Gender and Social Policy is an excellent resource for advanced students and postgraduate students of sociology, political science, women?s studies, policy studies and related areas. It will also be of interest for practitioners and scholars of social policy seeking up-to-date coverage of how gender affects the contours of social policy and politics.Contributors include: E. Adamson, C. Arza, D. Balkmar, M. Bernstein, M. Blaxland, M. Brady, D. Brennan, R. Daiger von Gleichen, M. Daly, A.L. Ellingsaeter, V. Esquivel, H. Figueiredo, K.R. Fisher, L. Foster, J. Ginn, S. Harkness, B. Harvey, J. Hearn, B. Hewitt, J. Jenson, T. Knijn, R. Mahon, L. Marg, J. Martínez Franzoni, J. McCoy, S. Meyer, J. Outshoorn, K. Pringle, S. Razavi, E. Reese, J.l. Rubery, M. Seeleib-Kaiser, X. Shang, S. Shaver, S. Staab, C. Valiente, F. Williams, A. YeatmanTrade Review'This superb and comprehensive Handbook should be in the collection of every student of social policy - those who have specialized in gender issues and everyone else - for a key strength of the collection is the engagement across the multiple theoretical and empirical traditions of comparative welfare state research. The authors, a mix of leading scholars and emerging researchers, offer incisive and well-written analyses of classic and cutting-edge topics. Feminist theory and analysis come alive in their investigations of freedom, equality and the welfare state, care, intersectionality, transnational policy influences, the transformations of family policy, and more, across the globe. The Handbook is an excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate social policy courses, and an outstanding reference work for established analysts.' --Ann Shola Orloff, Northwestern University, US'Bringing together some of the most renowned scholars in the field, this Handbook provides a multi-dimensional lens for understanding the developments and challenges posed by heterogeneity across regions, gender diversities and growing social inequalities for conceptualizing gender and social policy and the potential for making change. It engages with conceptual terrains that have transformed gender and social policy research: intersectionality and multiple inequalities, men and masculinities, and transnationalisms. The prodigious scope and breadth of this volume encompasses the Global North and South and transnational institutions and actors in an array of rich empirical chapters, both comparative and in-depth case studies, addressing themes from various theoretical perspectives, including employment, care, family, poverty, prostitution policies and LGBT rights.' --Barbara Hobson, Institute for Advanced Study, Germany'This is a sparkling and absorbing collection. The Handbook provides both case studies of specific countries and overviews of key policy areas, including employment, care, family policy, child protection, migration - and much more. The chapters and authors have been well selected to thoroughly cover the concepts and ideas that have informed feminist scholarship on social policy; to introduce cutting-edge current research across a wide range of countries; and to provide a springboard for the next generation of research.' --Jane Millar, University of Bath, UK and Chair of the UK Social Policy AssociationTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to the Handbook on Gender and Social Policy Sheila Shaver Part I Perspectives 2. Gender, social policy and the idea of the welfare state Anna Yeatman 3. Intersectionality, gender and social policy Fiona Williams 4. Men, masculinities and social policy Jeff Hearn, Keith Pringle and Dag Balkmar 5. Rethinking social policy: A gender perspective from the developing world Shahra Razavi and Silke Staab 6. Policy reforms on prostitution: The quest for control Joyce Outshoorn Part II Inequalities in work and care 7. Gender and economic inequality Susan Harkness 8. Gender, employment and social policy Jill Rubery and Hugo Figueiredo 9. Family policies and the weakening of the male-breadwinner model Rosa Daiger von Gleichen and Martin Seeleib-Kaiser 10. Transmitting inequality: Pensions policy and the gendered life course Liam Foster and Jay Ginn 11. Social investment, poverty and lone parents Jane Jenson 12. Care policies for children and adults in high-income countries Mary Daly 13. Care policies in the South Valeria Esquivel 14. Care and migration Deborah Brennan and Elizabeth Adamson 15. Shaping the way international organizations ‘see’ gender equality: The OECD and ECLAC Rianne Mahon Part III Family policy 16. Making and unmaking families Belinda Hewitt and Michelle Brady 17. The movement towards marriage equality in advanced industrialized countries Mary Bernstein and Brenna Harvey 18. Women, domestic violence and child protection Silke Meyer Part IV Case studies, countries and regions 19. Gender policy in the Netherlands: From a redistributive to an identity-based approach Trudie Knijn 20. An overview of research on gender and social policy in Spain Celia Valiente 21. Norway: The evolution of a Nordic earner–carer model Anne Lise Ellingsæter 22. Social policy in the United States Ellen Reese, Logan Marg and Julisa McCoy 23. A long decade of gendering social policy in Latin America: Transformative steps and inequality traps Camila Arza and Juliana Martínez Franzoni 24. Women and care in China Megan Blaxland, Xiaoyuan Shang and Karen R. Fisher Index
£42.70
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Models of Secondary Education and Social
Book SynopsisFrom an international comparative perspective, this third book in the prestigious eduLIFE Lifelong Learning series provides a thorough investigation into how social inequalities arise during individuals' secondary schooling careers. Paying particular attention to the role of social origin and prior performance, it focuses on tracking and differentiation in secondary schooling, examining the short- and long-term effects on inequality of opportunities. It looks at ways in which differentiation in secondary education might produce and reproduce social inequalities in educational opportunities and educational attainment. Models of Secondary Education and Social Inequality brings together a number of cross-national and country studies conducted by well-known experts in the field. In contrast to existing empirical research, this book reconstructs individuals educational careers step-by-step, providing a longitudinal perspective essential for an appropriate understanding of the dynamics of inequalities in secondary education. The international viewpoint allows for an illuminating comparison in light of the different models, rules and procedures that regulate admission selection and learning in different countries. This book will be of great interest to policymakers, researchers and professional experts in the field, including sociologists, pedagogues, international political scientists and economists, and also serves as a major text for postgraduate and postdoctoral courses. Contributors include: A. Basler, C. Blank, H.-P. Blossfeld, Y. Brinbaum, S. Buchholz, M. Buchmann, W. Carbonaro, J. Chesters, D. Contini, J. Dämmrich, H. Ditton, J. Dronkers, J. Erola, R. Erikson, H. Esser, G. Farges, H. Fend, E. Grodsky, C. Guégnard, M. Haynes, A.C. Holtmann, D. Horn, C. Iannelli, C. Imdorf, A. Karhula, M. Kazjulja, T. Keller, E. Kilpi-Jakonen, M. Klein, M. Koomen, R. Korthals, Y. Kosyakova, I. Kriesi, N. Kulic, D. Kurakin, W. Lauterbach, P. McMullin, S. Møllegaard, J. Murdoch, P. Róbert, F. Rudolphi, E. Saar, A. Schier, S. Schührer, Y. Shavit, J. Skopek, E. Smyth, K. Täht, E. Tenret, M. Triventi, S. Wahler, F. Wohlkinger, M. Yaish, D. Yanbarisova, G. Yastrebov, M. ZielonkaTrade Review'The strength of this exceptional volume is that readers will be able to find out about one of the major social facts resulting in educational inequalities - and to do this in a way that is not only free of ideological implications but also based completely on sound empirical evidence.' --From the Foreword by Rolf Becker, University of Bern, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Rolf Becker PART I: INTRODUCTION AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 1. Secondary school systems and inequality of educational opportunity in contemporary societies Moris Triventi, Nevena Kulic, Jan Skopek, and Hans-Peter Blossfeld 2. The model of ability tracking – Theoretical expectations and empirical findings on how educational systems impact on educational success and inequality Hartmut Esser PART II: COMPARATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS 3. From primary school to young adulthood – A cross-national analysis of cognitive competencies and related social inequalities Johanna Dämmrich and Moris Triventi 4. Excellence through equality of opportunity – Increasing the social inclusiveness of education systems benefits disadvantaged students without harming advantaged students Anne Christine Holtmann PART III: THE EARLY TRACKING MODEL 5. Secondary school differentiation and inequality of educational opportunity in Germany Sandra Buchholz, Jan Skopek, Markus Zielonka, Hartmut Ditton, Florian Wohlkinger, and Antonia Schier 6. Educational mobility and equal opportunity in different German tracking systems – Findings from the LifE study Wolfgang Lauterbach and Helmut Fend 7. Differentiation in secondary education and inequality in educational opportunities: The case of Switzerland Marlis Buchmann, Irene Kriesi, Maarten Koomen, Christian Imdorf, and Ariane Basler 8. Early tracking and competition – A recipe for major inequalities in Hungary Dániel Horn, Tamás Keller, and Péter Róbert 9. Tracking in the Netherlands – Ability selection or social reproduction? Jaap Dronkers and Roxanne Korthals PART IV: THE NORDIC INCLUSIVE MODEL 10. Social selection in formal and informal tracking in Sweden Frida Rudolphi and Robert Erikson 11. Inequalities in the haven of equality? Upper secondary education and entry into tertiary education in Finland Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Jani Erola, and Aleksi Karhula 12. Educational inequalities in tracked Danish upper secondary education Susanne Wahler, Sandra Buchholz, and Stine Møllegaard PART V: THE INDIVIDUAL CHOICE MODEL 13. Onwards or upwards? – The role of subject choice and schools in there reproduction of educational inequality in England Patricia McMullin and Nevena Kulic 14. School subject choices and social class differences in entry to higher education – Comparing Scotland and Ireland Markus Klein, Christina Iannelli, and Emer Smyth 15. Reproduction of inequality in educational attainment through curricular differentiation in secondary school – A case study of the USA Susanne Schührer, William Carbonaro, and Eric Grodsky 16. Reproducing social inequality within comprehensive school systems – The case of Australia Jenny Chesters and Michele Haynes PART VI: THE MIXED TRACKING MODEL 17. The long-term outcomes of early educational differentiation in France Géraldine Farges, Elise Tenret, Yaël Brinbaum, Christine Guégnard, and Jake Murdoch 18. Between formal openness and stratification in secondary education: Implications for social inequalities in Italy Dalit Contini and Moris Triventi 19. The reproduction of social inequality within the Russian educational system Yuliya Kosyakova, Gordey Yastrebov, Diana Yanbarisova, and Dmitry Kurakin 20. Educational inequalities in secondary education in Estonia –Transitions and tracking Kadri Täht, Ellu Saar, and Margarita Kazjulja 21. Tracking and attainment in Israeli secondary education Carmel Blank, Yossi Shavit, and Meir Yaish PART VII: CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION 22. Varieties of secondary education models and social inequality – Conclusions from a large-scale international comparison Moris Triventi, Jan Skopek, Nevena Kulic, Sandra Buchholz, and Hans-Peter Blossfeld Index
£139.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Behavioural Change and Public Policy
Book SynopsisBehavioural change has become a core issue of public policy in recent years. This comprehensive Handbook takes a multidisciplinary approach to examine the relationship between the two, exploring the ever-increasing analysis of behavioural change and the importance of 'nudge' in terms of public policy. Uniting interdisciplinary scholarship, Holger Straßheim and Silke Beck have drawn together a wide variety of perspectives, allowing for the legal, political, economic and social aspects of behavioural change and public policy to be explored. Contributions by renowned experts critically assess the theories and conceptual developments from early experiments to recent strategies of behavioural public policy. Chapters also cover the proliferation and professionalization of these strategies in Europe and beyond, the application of behavioural insights and instruments across areas including health, sustainability, employment, pensions, development and taxation, and the normative ideas and political consequences of knowing and governing behaviour.Political science and public policy scholars will find the inclusion of both critical and theory-driven research a vital tool, while policy-makers will appreciate the practical suggestions included in this Handbook.Contributors include: A. Alemanno, C. Berndt, B. Bornemann, S. Botzem, P. Burger, E. Ciriolo, A.-M. Farrell, J. Feitsma, R. Graf, P. Guldborg Hansen, F. Hörisch, M. Howlett, R. Jones, F. Lebaron, L. Leone, R. Lepenies, K. Loer, M. Malecka, J. Pykett, M. Quigley, S. Rafael Almeida, S. Rawat, T. Schillemans, J. Sousa Lourenço, H. Straßheim, C.R. Sunstein, M. Tallacchini, J. Tosun, R. Tyers, A. van Aaken, R.K. Weaver, M.D. White, M. Whitehead, P.W. ZuidhofTrade Review'This Handbook makes an important contribution to the study of behavioural public policy. It include a wide range of perspectives that can truly been seen as interdisciplinary, the scholar and student will find many riches here.' --Peter John, King's College London, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to the Handbook of Behavioural Change and Public Policy Holger Straßheim and Silke Beck PART I KNOWING AND CHANGING BEHAVIOUR: THE CO-EVOLVEMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND BEHAVIOURAL PUBLIC POLICY 2. Nudging before the nudge? Behavioural traffic safety regulation and the rise of behavioural economics Rüdiger Graf 3. Economic expertise and public policy Frédéric Lebaron 4. A bibliometric analysis of behavioural studies in economics and public policy journals Stuti Rawat 5. The concepts of nudge and nudging in behavioural public policy Pelle Guldborg Hansen 6. Behavioural considerations in public policy: matching policy tools and their targets Michael Howlett PART II NUDGING AROUND THE WORLD: PROLIFERATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION 7. Nudging around the world: a critical geography of the behaviour change agenda Mark Whitehead, Rhys Jones and Jessica Pykett 8. The application of behavioural insights to policy in Europe Emanuele Ciriolo, Joana Sousa Louren.o and Sara Rafael Almeida 9. Behaviour experts in government: from newcomers to professionals? Joram Feitsma and Thomas Schillemans 10. Nudge and the European Union Alberto Alemanno 11. Nudging citizens’ knowledge in knowledge-based EU: the case of breast cancer screening programmes and participatory rights in choice architectures Luca Leone and Mariachiara Tallacchini 12. Behaviouralizing Europe: behavioural economics enters EU policy-making P.W. (Peter-Wim) Zuidhof PART III BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS IN POLICY-MAKING 13. The enzymatic effect of behavioural sciences: what about policy-makers’ expectations? Kathrin Loer 14. The politics of nudge and framing behaviour change in health Muireann Quigley and Anne-Maree Farrell 15. Nudging to sustainability? Critical reflections on nudging from a theoretically informed sustainability perspective Basil Bornemann and Paul Burger 16. Encouraging longer working lives: a behavioural perspective R. Kent Weaver 17. Behavioural economics and development policy Christian Berndt 18. Steering the behaviour of young people: the EU’s policy approach to promote employment Jale Tosun and Felix Hörisch 19. The governance of behavioural taxation: moralization and the new modes of tax collection Sebastian Botzem PART IV THE GOVERNANCE OF BEHAVIOUR: NORMATIVE IDEALS, CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES AND POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES 20. Which nudges do people like? A national survey Cass R. Sunstein 21. Constitutional limits to regulation-by-nudging Anne van Aaken 22. Nudging: ethical and political dimensions of choice architectures Mark D. White 23. Macro libertarianism and micro paternalism: governance in an age of nudging Roger Tyers 24. Behaviour change: extralegal, apolitical, scientistic? Robert Lepenies and Magdalena Małecka Index
£186.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership:
Book SynopsisWhile liberal-representative democracies tend to conform to a consensus-based post-political paradigm where there is no space for alternatives and dissensus; new forms of democracy in practice are emerging from below. This book explores new socially innovative initiatives that have appeared following the 2011 global uprisings. Initiatives that flourish not only as alternative responses to current social needs but also as new forms of democracy, a democracy that comes from below, by and for the 'have-nots'. Combining theories of social innovation and collective leadership, this book analyses how disadvantaged communities have addressed the effects of economic recession in two global cities: Barcelona and New York. It draws upon several socially innovative initiatives in four neighbourhoods, and offers new knowledge, ideas and tools, both to better understand how social needs could be effectively and democratically satisfied, and to foster social change initiatives at the community level. Civic capacity and democratic leadership practices emerge as crucial factors to make social change happen. The book advances both theoretical and empirical understandings of social change and will appeal to scholars in urban studies, geography, leadership studies, political science and sociology. It will also be of interest to practitioners, policy makers and leaders in social organizations, as it provides ideas and tools to help foster social change.Trade Review'In this book the authors disentangle why some social innovations work in the most vulnerable and disenfranchised neighbourhoods. From a leadership perspective, what becomes evident is that no one person galvanizes a neighborhood; rather, progress often comes about through social collective practices and agency. Furthermore, as the authors point out, democratic change arises from below, for and by the ''have-nots.'' Readers are treated both to insightful theory-building, particularly using constructionist insight, and to in-depth application, through four well-documented case studies.' --Joe Raelin, Northeastern University, US'Since the 1970s cities have been inundated by socio-economic crises: the reinstitution of urban unevenness was accelerated by the first oil crisis, the deregulation of labour markets, privatization of prosperous and equity-generating public activities, financial and mortgage-related catastrophes, environmental injustices in the built environment, and so forth. For decades citizens in the most affected urban neighbourhoods have fought back against these ordeals. In their book, Marc Pares, Sonia M. Ospina and Joan Subirats critically explore these urban struggles. The authors demonstrate how socially innovative collective practices emerging from below, become powerful socio-political movements capable of transforming market democracy into people-centred and bottom-linked democracy.' --Frank Moulaert, University of Leuven, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Introduction and overview PART I - SOCIAL INNOVATION AGAINST THE CRISIS: FRAMING OUR RESEARCH 1. Social innovation and relational leadership: opening up new perspectives on social change 2. Geographies of crisis: comparing the United States and Europe through New York and Barcelona PART II - THEORIZING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH NEIGHBOURHOOD FEATURES AND LEADERSHIP 3. Neighbourhood resilience, civic capacity and historical-geographical context 4. Democratic leadership: the work of leadership for social change PART III - COMMUNITIES ENGAGED IN SOCIAL CHANGE: ANALYSING SOCIAL INNOVATION FROM BELOW 5. Bushwick: emerging innovations in a dramatically gentrified neighbourhood 6. South Bronx: a whole community fighting social exclusion 7. Nou Barris Nord: community resistance in a highly vulnerable context 8. Sants: seeking autonomous self-management from below 9. Learning from socially innovative initiatives and leadership practices Index
£104.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Social Policy and Development
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Social Policy and Development makes a groundbreaking, coherent case for enhancing collaboration between social policy and development. With wide ranging chapters, it discusses a myriad of ways in which this can be done, exploring both academic and practical activities. As the conventional distinction between 'developed' and 'developing' countries becomes increasingly blurred, this Handbook explores how collaboration between social policy and development is needed to meet global social needs.With contributions from leading experts in both social policy and development studies, this Handbook analyses the complexities of integrating social policy and development studies. Examining a diverse and comprehensive range of countries and case studies that highlight ways to improve this integration, contributors deal with critical debates, covering a wide range of services, programmes, providers and policy sectors.The Handbook of Social Policy and Development is an invaluable introduction to the subject for students of social policy and development studies. Its comprehensive approach also makes it a valuable reference for researchers and specialists in the field. Contributors include: L. Alfers, A. Barrientos, J. Beall, A. Datta, H. Dean, K. Falkenberg, R. Jolkonnen, D. Kiwan, H.-j. Kwon, J. Lee, A. Lombard, F. Lund, P. Mader, J. Midgley, L. Patel, M. Pawar, M. Rogan, R. Surender, M. Terano, M. Urbina-Ferretjans, A. Virk, N. YeatesTrade Review'If you read one book to understand current scholarship on social policy and development in the global south, this should be it. Lucid and comprehensive, it is encyclopaedic in scope. The role of the state is set out and powerfully defended. The bunkers into which the social sciences and policy-making have been artificially divided are exposed and questioned. Robert Kennedy said that GDP measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile: this book covers a large part of what makes life worthwhile.' --David Piachaud, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Handbook of Social Policy and Development James Midgley, Rebecca Surender and Laura Alfers PART I SOCIAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT: ORIGINS AND PROGRESSION 1. Social policy and development: an overview James Midgley 2. The social policy nexus and development: convergence, divergence and dynamic change Rebecca Surender PART II KEY ISSUES AND DEBATES 3. Shaping society from below: social movements, social policy and development Laura Alfers 4. Gender: toward gender equality and poverty reduction Leila Patel 5. Global social policy in a development context: ideas, actors and implementation Huck-ju Kwon 6. The SDGs: towards a social development approach in the 2030 Agenda? Marian Urbina-Ferretjans 7. Social and human rights Hartley Dean 8. Social policy and urban development Jo Beall 9. Rural development Amrita Datta 10. The environment and development: fight against poverty and/or protection of the environment – a conflict of interests? Karl Falkenberg 11. Security and development Dina Kiwan 12. World-regional social governance, policy and development Nicola Yeates 13. The informal economy and informal employment Francie Lund 14. Employment-based social protection: ‘productivism’, universalism and social citizenship Michael Rogan and Laura Alfers PART III SERVICES, PROGRAMMES AND POLICY SECTORS 15. Health and development Amrit Virk 16. Education, social policy and development Mayumi Terano 17. Housing, development and social justice James Lee 18. Social insurance, pensions and development James Midgley 19. Social assistance, poverty and development James Midgley 20. Conditional income transfers, social policy and development Armando Barrientos 21. Social work and family services Antoinette Lombard 22 Financial inclusion and microfinance Philip Mader and Solène Morvant-Roux 23. Community development programmes Manohar Pawar 24. NGOs and their role in the welfare mix Roosa Jolkkonen Index
£180.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Household Debt and Economic Crises: Causes,
Book SynopsisThe recent global recession, preceded by easy access to credit, led to a household debt epidemic. This book examines the causes, consequences and potential public policies related to debt from a social policy perspective, in which over-indebtedness is understood as a social risk. Heikki Hiilamo presents a unique conceptual and theoretical approach to the topic ?- one of the most pressing social issues of the modern Western world. The trajectories of increasing household debt are studied in the contexts of the US and the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Norway. Household Debt and Economic Crises examines remedies to prevent and alleviate the over-indebtedness epidemic, creating a conceptual framework with which to analyse the causes and consequences of debt. Hiilamo argues that social policies are needed to tackle the current borrowing crisis that endangers and prevents the full participation in society of individuals with excessive debts.Academics and students of social policy, economics and social-epidemiology will find this an indispensable and thought-provoking read. With analysis of countries across Europe and the US, policymakers, public officials and NGOs working with household debt problems will find this a timely addition to the literature for highlighting future paths in research and policy.Trade Review‘Impressively informative and exceptionally well organised and presented Household Debt and Economic Crises is a critically important and unreservedly recommended addition to professional, corporate, governmental, college, and university library Contemporary Economics collections and supplemental studies reading lists.’ -- Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Context of debt problems 2. Falling into over-indebtedness 3. Causes of over-indebtedness 4. Consequences of over-indebtedness 5. How to prevent and alleviate debt problems? 6. Conclusions: Towards social policy solutions to debt problems References Index
£83.00
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Innovation and Society
Book SynopsisThis book takes stock of the state of the question on innovation in a particular area of education and training. But for this it must be noted that economists have appropriated the notion since Schumpeter and have constrained to think innovation in professions of intervention on others as if they were products to be delivered to the customer as quickly and the best (frugal innovation). Here the author brings a nuance and demonstrates the specificity of innovations in "soft" areas, their richness, while drawing the reader to caution and criticism because any innovation is not good in itself: it can Produce adverse effects in the medium and long term. The author proposes two supports for innovation: on the one hand the approach by its most objective evaluation which itself induces an innovation in its evaluation and, on the other hand, an approach to values and therefore to philosophy of the desired future man. A detour on the history of innovation, on its international approaches, on the imaginary investments it is often the object of (with a nuance of utopia) makes it possible to understand why innovation has been a means To drive the reforms and to convince people for a better future.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Chapter 1 Innovation in Socio-Historical Context 1 1.1 Meaning and significance of the word “innovation” 1 1.1.1 The origins of innovation 1 1.1.2 Innovation as the inverse of tradition 3 1.1.3 Innovation versus invention and creation 4 1.1.4 Innovation and creativity: a brief incursion into school 7 1.2 Innovation in the world of beliefs and values 12 1.3 Innovation in schools: what is its definition? 19 1.4 Innovation as progress 29 1.5 Techno-economic innovation and innovation in schools: Tocqueville and Schumpeter 31 1.6 Innovation and its process of socialization 35 1.7 Innovation and its future 49 1.8 From technical innovation to social innovation 51 1.8.1 Different innovations: characteristics and implications 51 1.8.2 Technical innovation and social innovation 52 1.8.3 Innovation of withdrawal and frugal innovation 55 Chapter 2 Innovation in Schools and its Social Forms 65 2.1 Innovation in schools as social innovation 65 2.2 Educational transition as innovation in schools 67 2.3 How do we identify innovation in schools? 73 2.4 Innovation in schools and “best practice” 77 2.5 Promotion and transfer of innovation in schools 80 2.5.1 Promotion 80 2.5.2 Transfer of innovation 83 2.5.3 The perpetuation of an innovation within an educational establishment 109 2.6 Critical analysis of examples of innovation in schools 111 2.6.1 Elementary level 117 2.6.2 Junior high level 117 2.6.3 High school level 117 2.6.4 Innovation never comes alone 118 2.6.5 Innovation is not born of nothing 119 2.6.6 Is innovation only old pedagogy in a new wrapper? 120 2.7 Innovation in schools and its support 122 2.8 The place of pedagogic movements and great pedagogues 126 2.8.1 The instigators 127 2.8.2 The great pedagogues 128 2.8.3 Pedagogic movements 128 2.8.4 Pedagogic currents 129 2.9 Training innovation in schools 132 2.9.1 There is innovation, and innovation 132 2.9.2 Well-identified competences for the innovative spirit? 134 2.9.3 Intersecting competences for developing innovation 135 2.9.4 Ways of training trainers to develop a global capacity for innovation 137 Chapter 3 Innovation in Schools: Issues for Policy and Governance 139 3.1 Innovating schools: learning schools? 139 3.2 Evaluating innovation in schools 142 3.3 Innovation in schools and research 146 3.3.1 Evidence-based policy 147 3.3.2 Action research or training research 148 3.3.3 Research as a competence of innovators 148 3.4 Innovation in schools in European countries 150 3.5 The five stages of public policy for supporting innovation in France 154 3.5.1 Innovation, a marginal subject (1960–1980) 154 3.5.2 Innovation as a process to be channeled (1981–2000) 155 3.5.3 Innovation becomes a competence for actors in the education system (2001–2010) 157 3.5.4 Innovation as a social regulator (2011–2017) 161 Conclusion 175 General Bibliography 181 Index 187
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Emerald Publishing Limited Traffic Safety and Human Behavior: Second Edition
Book SynopsisTraffic crashes are one of the ten leading causes of deaths worldwide, and the leading cause of death for young people in the western world - a seemingly necessary evil that accompanies increasing levels of motorization. In this comprehensive 2nd edition of the classic “Traffic Safety and Human Behavior” Dr David Shinar provides a theoretical framework and a critical evaluation of the most recent research findings to comprehend the complexity of traffic safety and the central role that road users - drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians play in it. In the new edition of approximately 1000 pages with nearly 300 graphs and tables, Shinar covers the key issues that relate human behavior to traffic safety and the impact that cultural, policy, and technological changes have on them. In particular the new edition covers the increasing roles that pedestrians and cyclists have in the traffic system and the need to accommodate them; the intrusion of infotainment and its role in driver distraction; and the increasing role of crash-prevention and driver assistance systems in changing the driver-vehicle interaction.Trade ReviewThe first edition of this book was published in 2007. This second edition highlights findings from the use of naturalistic driving studies and the technique of meta-analysis. This edition presents the latest research on driving safety, road users’ behavior, and changing cultural norms that emphasize sustainability. There is new material on bicyclists and motorcyclists and new info on autonomous vehicles. Other new areas explored are in-vehicle driver assistance systems and the latest research on human limitations and capabilities related to driving. Part A provides background on methods, models, and theories of driver behavior, and Part B looks at driver capacities and individual differences in visual attention in young drivers, new drivers, and older drivers. Later sections cover driving style, temporary impairment, and vulnerable road users (such as pedestrians). The final section deals with causes of crashes and countermeasures. The book contains b&w photos, diagrams, and summary charts. -- Annotation ©2017 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsPart A - Background, Methods, Models 1. Introduction and Background 2. Research Methods – from basic laboratory to on-road studies 3. Theories and Models of Driver Behavior – information processing and motivational approaches. Part B - Driver capacities and individual differences 4. Vision, Visual Attention, and Visual Search 5. Driver Information processing – Attention, Perception, Reaction Time, and Comprehension 6. Young and Novice Drivers 7. Older Drivers Part C - Driving style 8. Speed and Safety 9. Personality and Aggressive Driving 10. Occupant Protection Part D - Driver temporary impairments 11. Alcohol 12. Drugs 13. Distraction and Inattention 14. Fatigue and Driving Part E - Vulnerable road users 15. Pedestrians 16. Motorcyclists and Other Riders of Powered Two-Wheelers (PTWs) 17. Bicyclists Part F - Crash Causation and Countermeasures 18. Crash Causation 19. Crash Countermeasures and Design of Safety
£94.99
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Global Social Justice
Book SynopsisIn the 50 years since Rawls' seminal work A Theory of Justice, the concept has been constantly debated, with those on the political right and left advocating very different understandings. This unique global collection, written by an exceptional group of international experts, offers a wide-ranging analysis that challenges claims that the market can provide social justice for all. Comprehensive in both its geographical and thematic coverage, authors link theory to policy and practice. Sections cover how to think strategically about social justice in relation to national perspectives; equality and human rights; and applications of the concept to a range of welfare divisions and professional practices. Reflecting both historical and contemporary debates on the subject, the Handbook provides a strong political focus, as well as widening the view of social justice past narrow perspectives on welfare provision. This Handbook will be an excellent tool for students at a postgraduate level in the social sciences, particularly social policy, sociology, politics and philosophy. Established researchers of political and sociological theory, practitioners and policy makers in professional areas of welfare provision will also find the extensive insights into current research exceptionally useful for enhancing and developing their work, and situating it within a clear political and philosophical context.Contributors include: S. Aboim, D. Beetham, J. Bradshaw, G. Craig, M. David, W.T. Duncanson, N. Ellison, I. Greener, B. Hale, J. Hearn, M. Hill, J. Hudson, L. Kahn, M. Kennet, S. Lansley, A. Lewicki, K. Lucas, H. Mahomed, K. Martens, M. Mayo, P. Mendes, S.P. Mohanty, N. Naylor, F. Nullmeier, P. Parvin, J. Phillimore, M.J. Prince, K. Rummery, P. Savidan, A. Sayer, T. Shakespeare, T. Shefer, H. Sommerlad, P. Somerville, V. Taylor, A. Walker, N. WatsonTrade Review'This wide-ranging Handbook demonstrates how the concept of social justice provides a valuable lens for the analysis of diverse contemporary policy and political issues. Drawing on a number of disciplines and theoretical perspectives, it puts theory to the service of policy and practice.' --Professor the Baroness Ruth Lister of Burtersett, Loughborough University, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction the the Handbook on Global Social Justice Gary Craig 2. Theories of social justice Phil Parvin Part I: Thinking strategically about social justice 3. Income, work and justice Andrew Sayer 4. Social justice and social welfare John Hudson 5. Democracy and social justice David Beetham 6. Poverty, inequality and social justice Stewart Lansley Part II: Social justice: some national perspectives 7. Canada: social justice and social policy in a liberal welfare state Michael J. Prince 8. Social justice in Australia: Ending the over-representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care and returning them to their communities Philip Mendes 9. France: Social justice and perceptions of inequalities - a democratisation of an oligarchic ethos Patrick Savidan 10. Germany: justice as a dominant political value Frank Nullmeier 11. Social justice in the United States W. Thomas Duncanson 12. Social justice perspectives in South Africa’s struggle for social transformation Viviene Taylor Part III: Social justice, equalities and human rights 13. Racialised inequalities and social justice: policy frames and social change John Solomos 14. Gender equality and social justice Kirstein Rummery 15. Disability and social justice Tom Shakespeare and Nicholas Watson 16. Ageing and social justice Alan Walker 17. Sexualities, social justice and sexual justice Jeff Hearn, Sofia Aboim and Tamara Shefer 18. Social justice and human rights Brenda Hale 19. Saving social justice and environmental justice in an age of tyranny and corruption Miriam Kennet Part IV Social justice in practice 20. Public policy in practice Nick Ellison 21. Law and social justice Hilary Sommerlad 22. Migration and social justice: parity of participation for asylum-seekers in the UK? Jenny Phillimore 23. Social justice and community development: social justice in practice Marjorie Mayo 24. Social justice and health Ian Greener 25. Challenging inequalities in education: A feminist approach Miriam E. David 26. Perspectives on transport and social justice Karel Martens and Karen Lucas 27. Housing and social justice Peter Somerville 28. Social justice and employment Michael Hill 29. Civil society and the values of social justice Gary Craig 30. Social justice and culture: on identity, intersectionality, and epistemic privilege Satya P. Mohanty 31. An exploration of love in the time of inequality: philanthropy an social justice Nicolette Naylor and Halima Mahomed 32. Religion, ‘race’ and social justice Aleksandra Lewicki 33. Social justice for children Jonathan Bradshaw 34. Social justice and the media: disrupting the frame - repositioning visual storytelling for change Leora Kahn Index
£195.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Development and Social Change
Book SynopsisAs the failings of neoliberalism become evident, the need for a new development paradigm becomes increasingly urgent. This Handbook offers a ground-breaking critical review of development and social change, and in doing do sets out the terms of the debates needed in areas where the orthodoxy has worn thin.The Handbook on Development and Social Change tackles key global topics including sustainability, regionalism, and international finance, as well as examining key developing regions from Latin America to China. With original chapters by recognised experts from across the globe with proven practical experience this Handbook examines the economic, political and cultural aspects of development and social change. Promoting a strong interdisciplinary approach, and integrating knowledge with practice, it moves beyond current development theories which deal poorly with the non-causal and chaotic and thus provides an approach which is fit for purpose in the modern era of global complexity.With it?s accessible coverage of complex issues this Handbook will be of particular interest for students in the fields of development studies, development economics, comparative sociology and global politics.Contributors include: N. Absenger, F. Blank, P. Brown, C. Bruzelius, H. Dean, K. Hyltén-Cavallius, C. Jacqueson, P. Martin, F. Pennings, P. Phoa, L. Scullion, M. Seeleib-Kaiser, S. Stendahl, O. Swedrup, A.M. Swiatkowski, M. WujczykTrade Review'Confident and ambitious, this Handbook pushes the debate on development as capitalism in new directions. It offers a critical, sociological - or genealogical - approach, emphasising capitalism's unpredictability above all. Highly recommended as much for the detail and novelty of the chapters as for the profound commitment of the contributors to global transformation and a more equal world' --Jean Grugel, University of York, UK'This is an excellent volume. Topics for chapters have been well chosen and chapters are written by authors well placed in the field. This valuable collection provides a rich and pertinent review of the development field.' --Jan Nederveen Pieterse, University of California, Santa Barbara, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Development and Social Change: A Genealogy for an Era of Complexity Ronaldo Munck Part I Economic Aspects 2. Towards An Ecology of Development Philip McMichael 3. Development and Imperialism: Rethinking Old Concepts for a New Age Rowan Lubbock 4. Development and the private sector: the challenge of extractives-led development in Uganda Laura Smith, Anne Tallontire and James Van Alstine 5. Financialization and Development: Issues and Perspectives Cecilia Allami and Alan Cibils 6. Development and Regionalism Philippe De Lombaerde, Stephen Kingah, Liliana Lizarazo Rodríguez and Stefano Palestini 7. Small Loans, Big Problems: The Rise and Fall of Microcredit as Development Policy Milford Bateman 8. ‘A rising tide lifts us all; don’t rock the boat!’: Economic growth and the legitimation of inequality Gareth Dale Part II: Political Aspects 9. Developing democracy, democratizing development: a backlash against hegemonic norms and practice? Matthew Louis Bishop 10. Development NGOs, civil society and social change Su-ming Khoo 11. The Developmental State Paradigm in the age of financialization Ben Fine and Gabriel Pollen 12. Development and Social Change in Latin America Raúl Delgado Wise and Henry Veltmeyer 13. Development in Africa as the global commodity super-cycle ends: African uprisings during and after ‘Africa Rising’ Patrick Bond 14. Tracing the Emergence of Sino-Capitalism: Social Change and Development in Contemporary China Christopher A. McNally 15. Culture and Development: Contemporary Debates and Practices Susanne Schech Part III: Social Aspects 16. The Migration–Development Nexus: Current Challenges and Future Research Agenda Tanja Bastia 17. Requiem for the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach? A. Haroon Akram-Lodhi 18. Development and Inequality: A Critical Analysis Ray Kiely 19. Water and a Fluid International Development Agenda G. Honor Fagan 20. Gender equality and the discursive landscape of non-governmental action in development: the inevitable failure of international NGOs to represent the interests of women? Fenella Porter 21. Development and Poverty in the twenty-first Century: A challenge for research and social transformation Alberto D. Cimadamore 22. From the Ghost of Development to Buen Vivir (Living Well): Building Utopias Alberto Acosta Index
£182.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Social Policy in the Middle East and North
Book SynopsisSocial policy in the Middle East and North African (MENA) has evolved significantly over the last decade. Focusing on three key dimensions - allocation, membership, and entitlement - and the way these play out in social programmes led by governments, UN agencies and NGOs, this book presents a wide breadth of case studies across this complex and diverse region. It questions whether recent social policy initiatives signal a move towards universal social policy convergence or, instead, represent a continuation of previous policy trends, perpetuating poverty and inequality. Leading scholars with extensive first-hand experience of the region offer major conceptual contributions to the comparative social policy literature. They explore recent changes in the wake of the Arab Spring and Syrian and Palestinian refugee crises, and the expansion of social protection, and question the extent to which these developments signal significant and lasting change. The book concludes by providing policy recommendations informed by a broader evaluation of major trends in social policy in the MENA region. This is a valuable resource for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels studying international social policy, international development, humanitarian and conflict studies, and international politics. It will also be useful to policy makers in government, donor agencies and NGOs working on social protection in the MENA region. Contributors include: B. Abu-Hamad, H. Ait Mansour, J. Aljabiri, J.A. Barry, S.I. Bergh, I. Gercama, R. Jawad, N. Jones, M. Loewe, M. Messkoub, P. Pereznieto, E. Presler-Marshall, F. Samuels, I. Selwaness, M. ShaheenTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Rana Jawad, Nicola Jones and Mahmood Messkoub 2. Theoretical and Policy Contexts of Social Policy in MENA Rana Jawad, Nicola Jones and Mahmood Messkoub 3. Social protection schemes in the Middle East and North Africa: not fair, not efficient, not effective? Markus Loewe 4. Social Policy and Social Change in MENA: A North African Perspective Hicham Ait Mansour and Rana Jawad 5. The Coverage Gap in the Egyptian Social Protection System: Challenges and Opportunities Irene Selwaness and Mahmood Messkoub 6. Cash Transfers in Iran Mahmood Messkoub 7. A pathway to social justice? Social protection and disability in the State of Palestine Bassam Abu-Hamad, Nicola Jones, Elizabeth Presler-Marshall, Paola Pereznieto and Mohammed Shaheen 8. Child Refugees from Syria: Challenges for Social Protection Jose Azoh Barry and Rana Jawad 9. Interrogating the potential of a cash plus approach to tackle multi-dimensional vulnerability in humanitarian contexts: the case of Syrian refugees in Jordan Bassam Abu Hamad, Nicola Jones, Elizabeth Presler-Marshall, Fiona Samuels and Ingrid Gercama 10. Social Protection, Political Mobilisation and Islamic NGOs in Iraq post-2003 Janan Aljabiri and Rana Jawad 11. Social accountability, citizenship, and social protection in the MENA region: Exploring the linkages Sylvia I. Bergh 12. Conclusion: Synthesis and policy recommendations Rana Jawad, Nicola Jones and Mahmood Messkoub Index
£105.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd How to Live Well: Epicurus as a Guide to
Book SynopsisThe ancient moral philosophy of Epicureanism offers many valuable lessons for the modern world. How to Live Well updates and modifies Epicurean philosophy to offer an exciting new framework for contemporary social reform.How To Live Well provides a synopsis of the key facets of Epicureanism and offers a history of Epicureanism across the past twenty centuries. Fitzpatrick identifies the core criticisms of Epicureanism and compares it with Aristotelian thought. In light of these criticisms, he proposes a ?new epicureanism?, based around four key subjects: liberty and freedom, justice and community, our obligations to other humans and nonhumans, and social justice and reform. Rejecting classical Epicurean hostility towards public intervention, How To Live Well proposes that ?new Epicureans? must promote and defend social fairness, and equate personal with communal well-being. An ethos of ?social guarantee? could help rethink our social welfare systems, our use of public spaces, economic and employment systems, contextualising all of these in terms of the need for long-term ecological sustainability. Relating Epicurus to contemporary ideas and debates in politics and social reform, this book will be of interest to students of applied philosophy, ethics and social policy, as well as those with an interest in social theory and welfare.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Epicurus: in Outline and in History 2. From Five Puzzles to Three Objections 3. Aristotle to the Rescue? Interlude: Rowing for Beginners 4. Being Free 5. Being Just 6. Being Green 7. Being Better Conclusion References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Social Services Disrupted: Changes, Challenges
Book SynopsisPublic social services are a key component of the welfare state in most of Europe, although their development trajectories, coverage and legal status still vary considerably among countries. How such services are provided, and for whom, impacts significantly on social and territorial cohesion, gender balance and, ultimately, on the development of any society. However, while much is discussed and written about social policy and welfare systems, social services remain somewhat neglected. Although they have gained a stronger foothold in national legislations and social policy agendas, their status remains weaker compared to education or health. Moreover, because of the austerity measures following the 2008 financial crisis, they have been subject to cuts and reorganisation, which have brought about significant disruption. This book revives the discussion on public social services and their redesign, with a focus on services relating to care and the social inclusion of vulnerable groups. Conveying the main findings of the EU-funded COST Action IS1102 Social Services, Welfare States and Places, the book provides rich information on the changes that occurred in the organisation and supply of public social services over the last thirty years in different European places and service fields. Despite the persisting variety in social service models, three shared trends emerge: public sector disengagement, 'vertical re-scaling' of authority and 'horizontal re-mix' in the supply system. The consequences of such changes are evaluated from different perspectives - governance, social and territorial cohesion, labour market, gender - and are eventually deemed 'disruptive' in both economic and social terms. The policy implications of the restructuring are also explored. The book will appeal to a broad audience: researchers and students, policy-makers, civil servants, service providers, social workers and users' organisations.Contributors include: S. Adam, A. Anttonen, A. Bagnato, S. Barillà, A. Bernát, I. Bode, P. Brokking, B. Deusdad, D. Dierckx, R. Fluder, L. Fraisse, M. García, J.L. Gómez-Barroso, E. Gubrium, L. Häikiö, I. Harsløf, J. Havlíková, J. Javornik, O. Jolanki, O. Karsio, M. Knutagård, T. Kröger, K. Kubalciková, B. Leibetseder, S. Lev, R. Marbán-Flores, R. Mas Giralt, F. Martinelli, M. Mätzke, A. Novy, E. Øverbye, C. Pace, P. Raeymaeckers, S. Sabatinelli, A. Sarlo, M. Semprebon, G. Szüdi, J. Szüdi, S.I. Vabo, D. Vaiou, S. Vella, Z. Vercseg, S. Vicari Haddock, C. Weinzierl, F. WukovitschTrade Review'Indeed, the book as a whole has the feel of an interesting and extended literature review, with many chapters drawing heavily on previous research and arguments about social service policy to give specific shape to particular trends examined as part of the wider program of work.'--Ethics and Social WelfareTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Flavia Martinelli, Anneli Anttonen and Margitta Mätzke PART I CONTEXT AND CONCEPTS 1. Social services, welfare states and places. An overview Flavia Martinelli 2. The European Union policy framework for social services. Agendas, regulations, and discourses José Luis Gómez-Barroso, Stefania Barillà and Ivan Harsløf 3. Public policy conceptions. Priorities of social service provision in Europe Margitta Mätzke, Anneli Anttonen, Peter Brokking and Jana Javornik PART II THE TRANSFORMATION OF GOVERNANCE 4. Social services in post-industrial Europe. An incomplete success story and its tragic moments Ingo Bode 5. The vertical division of responsibility for social services within and beyond the State. Issues in empowerment, participation and territorial cohesion Stefania Sabatinelli and Michela Semprebon 6. The horizontal ‘re-mix’ in social care. Trends and implications for service provision Bettina Leibetseder, Anneli Anttonen, Einar Øverbye, Charles Pace and Signy Irene Vabo 7. The ‘activation turn’ and the new horizontal division of labour at the local level. The case of social assistance services in Austria, Belgium, Norway and Switzerland Peter Raeymaeckers, Bettina Leibetseder, Robert Fluder, Erika Gubrium and Danielle Dierckx 8. Care in the wake of the financial crisis. Gender implications in Spain and the United Kingdom Blanca Deusdad, Jana Javornik, Rosa Mas Giralt and Raquel Marbán-Flores PART III RECENT TRAJECTORIES IN CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE 9. Care for older people in early twenty-first century Europe. Dimensions and directions of change Teppo Kröger and Angela Bagnato 10. How marketisation is changing the Nordic model of care for older people Anneli Anttonen and Olli Karsio 11. The de-institutionalisation of care for older people in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. National strategies and local outcomes Kateřina Kubalčíková, Gábor Szüdi, Jaroslava Szüdi and Jana Havlíková 12. Care for older people in three Mediterranean countries. Discourses, policies, and realities of de-institutionalisation Blanca Deusdad, Sagit Lev, Charles Pace and Sue Vella PART IV LOCAL INITIATIVES, SOCIAL INNOVATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION 13. The Janus face of social innovation in local welfare initiatives Liisa Häikiö, Laurent Fraisse, Sofia Adam, Outi Jolanki and Marcus Knutagård 14. Social innovation in the field of Roma inclusion in Hungary and Austria. Lessons to foster social cohesion from Thara and Tanodas Carla Weinzierl, Andreas Novy, Anikó Bernát, Florian Wukovitsch and Zsuzsanna Vercseg 15. The social inclusion of immigrants in the United Kingdom and Italy. Different but converging trajectories? Rosa Mas Giralt and Antonella Sarlo 16. Housing and neighbourhood. Basic needs, governance and social innovation Peter Brokking, Marisol García, Dina Vaiou and Serena Vicari PART V SOCIAL SERVICES DISRUPTED. CHALLENGES AND SCENARIOS 17. Challenges and dilemmas in the provision of social services Anneli Anttonen 18. The role of the state in the development of social services Margitta Mätzke 19. Social services disrupted. Changing supply landscapes, impacts and policy options Flavia Martinelli Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Society, Regulation and Governance: New Modes of
Book Synopsis'Modern society is shaped in ways that were scarcely thought of a few years ago - and debates on regulation and governance have much work to do if they are to come to grips with new modes and sources of influence such as the new media and transnational engagements. This book makes an incisive contribution to the re-configuring of those debates and will appeal to all who look for an invigorated understanding of regulation, governance and social change.'- Robert Baldwin, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK Society, Regulation and Governance critically appraises the issue of intentional social change through the lens of regulation and governance studies. A twofold understanding of regulation and governance underpins the conceptual and empirical engagement throughout the book. On the one hand, regulation and governance are understood to be innovatively minded. On the other hand the book argues that, at their respective cores, regulation and governance are continuously concerned with how intentional social change can be fostered and what results can be yielded in terms of shaping society. This book brings together sociologists, political scientists, legal scholars and historians to produce an interdisciplinary critical evaluation of alleged 'new modes' of social change, specifically: risk, publics and participation. It makes three key contributions by: offering a consolidation and re-appraisal of a debate that has become increasingly vague with its academic and political proliferation identifying a uniting conceptual-analytical core between regulation and governance which explains the adaptability and innovation-mindedness of processes of 'shaping society' re-focusing on the 'essence' of regulation and governance approaches - intentional modes of social change. Society, Regulation and Governance will give significant insight into the potential and limits of new methods of social change, suiting a wide range of social science and legal academics due to its collaborative nature.Contributors include: A.-L. Beaussier, A. Bora, E. Carmel, M. Huber, D. Kuchenbuch, M. Mölders, P. Münte, R. Paul, H. Rothstein, J.-F. Schrape, L. ViellechnerTrade Review'This collection represents an ambitious attempt to advance international conversations about regulation and governance further. It combines theoretically advanced discussions with careful empirical analysis. This volume is an important addition to the literatures and deserves attention.' --Martin Lodge, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK'This book contains excellent chapters on a number of questions concerning regulation and governance. It is especially welcome because of its comparative focus, its use of cutting-edge international theoretical perspectives and its detailed engagement with a series of different social domains. It is an important addition to the literature.' --Christopher Thornhill, The University of Manchester, UK'Society, Regulation and Governance not only sheds new light on but also develops a fundamentally new approach to one of the most essential questions of the social sciences, i.e. how and to what extent societal development can be changed through intentional and directional action. Including both conceptual developments and empirical-historical analyses, the editors and contributors manage to give a comprehensive and highly elaborated answer to an enduring question.' --Poul F. Kjaer, Copenhagen Business School, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: Introduction. Society, regulation and governance: new modes of shaping social change? Regine Paul and Marc Mölders Part I Society, Regulation and Governance: A Conceptual-Analytical Map 1. Semantics of ruling: reflective theories in regulation, governance and law Alfons Bora 2. ‘Bringing the social back in’: governance analysis as a mode of enquiry Emma Carmel Part II: New Modes of Social Change? ‘Risk’ and ‘Publics’ in Regulation and Governance 3. Risk: new issue or new tool in regulation and governance research? Regine Paul 4. Why states think about risk differently: the case of workplace safety regulation in France and the UK Henry Rothstein and Anne-Laure Beaussier 5. Regulating teaching quality: comparing quality regulation in English and German higher education Michael Huber 6. Governing through transnational arrangements: the case of internet domain allocation Lars Viellechner 7. Shaping pressure: on the regulatory effects of publicity Marc Mölders 8. Reciprocal irritations: social media, mass media and the public sphere Jan-Felix Schrape Part III: What’s New about New Modes of Social Change in Regulation and Governance? The Case of ‘Participation’ 9. The experimentalization of the social: activation, participation and social self-organization as scientific facts in the 1940s David Kuchenbuch 10. Improving modern society: governing science and technology by engineered participation Peter Münte References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Transitions to Good Governance: Creating Virtuous
Book SynopsisWhy have so few countries managed to leave systematic corruption behind, while in many others modernization is still a mere facade? How do we escape the trap of corruption, to reach a governance system based on ethical universalism? In this unique book, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi and Michael Johnston lead a team of eminent researchers on an illuminating path towards deconstructing the few virtuous circles in contemporary governance. The book combines a solid theoretical framework with quantitative evidence and case studies from around the world. While extracting lessons to be learned from the success cases covered, Transitions to Good Governance avoids being prescriptive and successfully contributes to the understanding of virtuous circles in contemporary good governance. Offering a balanced but always grounded perspective, this collection combines analytic narratives of existing virtuous circles and how they were established, with an analysis of the global evidence. In doing so the authors explain why governance is so resistant to change, and describe the lessons to be remembered for international anti-corruption efforts. Exploring the primacy of politics over economic development, and in order to understand how vicious circles can be broken, the expert contributions trace the progress of countries that have successfully transitioned. Unprecedentedly, this book goes beyond the tests of different variables to showcase human agency on every continent, and reveals why some nations make the best and others the worst of the same development legacies. This comprehensive examination of virtuous circles of governance will appeal to all scholars with an interest in transitions, democratization, anti-corruption and good governance. Policy-makers and practitioners in the fields of international development, good governance and democracy support will find it an invaluable resource.Contributors include: A. Bozzini, D. Bupuet Corleto, C. Göbel, M. Johnston, V. Kalnins, L. Khatib, A. Kupatadze, M. Martini, A. Mungiu-Pippidi, P. Navia, R. Piñeiro, D. Sebudubudu, E. Villarreal, B.W. Wilson, J.-S. YouTrade Review'Vicious cycles, where corruption breeds corruption, present special challenges. Nevertheless, some success stories exist. The case studies in this edited volume highlight reforms that created virtuous cycles, where honesty breeds honesty. Nevertheless, the authors caution that reforms may be fragile and incomplete if policies do not shift expectations and behavior sufficiently enough toward a new, less-corrupt status quo.' --Susan Rose-Ackerman, Yale University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Identifying and explaining governance virtuous circles Alina Mungiu-Pippidi 2. The atypical achievers: Botswana, Qatar and Rwanda David Sebudubudu, Lina Khatib and Alessandro Bozzini 3. The Uruguayan path from particularism to universalism Daniel Buquet Corleto and Rafael Piñeiro 4. Georgia: Breaking out of a vicious circle Alexander Kupatadze 5. The world’s smallest virtuous circle: Estonia Valts Kalniņš 6. South Korea: The odyssey to corruption control Jong-sung You 7. Tracing Taiwan’s road to good governance Christian Göbel 8. Costa Rica: Tipping points and an incomplete journey Bruce M. Wilson and Evelyn Villarreal 9. Chile: Human agency against the odds Patricio Navia, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi and Maira Martini 10. Conclusions and lessons learned Alina Mungiu-Pippidi and Michael Johnston Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Transitions to Good Governance: Creating Virtuous
Book SynopsisWhy have so few countries managed to leave systematic corruption behind, while in many others modernization is still a mere facade? How do we escape the trap of corruption, to reach a governance system based on ethical universalism? In this unique book, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi and Michael Johnston lead a team of eminent researchers on an illuminating path towards deconstructing the few virtuous circles in contemporary governance. The book combines a solid theoretical framework with quantitative evidence and case studies from around the world. While extracting lessons to be learned from the success cases covered, Transitions to Good Governance avoids being prescriptive and successfully contributes to the understanding of virtuous circles in contemporary good governance. Offering a balanced but always grounded perspective, this collection combines analytic narratives of existing virtuous circles and how they were established, with an analysis of the global evidence. In doing so the authors explain why governance is so resistant to change, and describe the lessons to be remembered for international anti-corruption efforts. Exploring the primacy of politics over economic development, and in order to understand how vicious circles can be broken, the expert contributions trace the progress of countries that have successfully transitioned. Unprecedentedly, this book goes beyond the tests of different variables to showcase human agency on every continent, and reveals why some nations make the best and others the worst of the same development legacies. This comprehensive examination of virtuous circles of governance will appeal to all scholars with an interest in transitions, democratization, anti-corruption and good governance. Policy-makers and practitioners in the fields of international development, good governance and democracy support will find it an invaluable resource.Contributors include: A. Bozzini, D. Bupuet Corleto, C. Göbel, M. Johnston, V. Kalnins, L. Khatib, A. Kupatadze, M. Martini, A. Mungiu-Pippidi, P. Navia, R. Piñeiro, D. Sebudubudu, E. Villarreal, B.W. Wilson, J.-S. YouTrade Review'Vicious cycles, where corruption breeds corruption, present special challenges. Nevertheless, some success stories exist. The case studies in this edited volume highlight reforms that created virtuous cycles, where honesty breeds honesty. Nevertheless, the authors caution that reforms may be fragile and incomplete if policies do not shift expectations and behavior sufficiently enough toward a new, less-corrupt status quo.' --Susan Rose-Ackerman, Yale University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Identifying and explaining governance virtuous circles Alina Mungiu-Pippidi 2. The atypical achievers: Botswana, Qatar and Rwanda David Sebudubudu, Lina Khatib and Alessandro Bozzini 3. The Uruguayan path from particularism to universalism Daniel Buquet Corleto and Rafael Piñeiro 4. Georgia: Breaking out of a vicious circle Alexander Kupatadze 5. The world’s smallest virtuous circle: Estonia Valts Kalniņš 6. South Korea: The odyssey to corruption control Jong-sung You 7. Tracing Taiwan’s road to good governance Christian Göbel 8. Costa Rica: Tipping points and an incomplete journey Bruce M. Wilson and Evelyn Villarreal 9. Chile: Human agency against the odds Patricio Navia, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi and Maira Martini 10. Conclusions and lessons learned Alina Mungiu-Pippidi and Michael Johnston Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Gender Inequality and Welfare States in Europe
Book SynopsisGender equality has been one of the defining projects of European welfare states. It has proven an elusive goal, not just because of political opposition but also due to a lack of clarity in how to best frame equality and take account of family-related considerations. This wide-ranging book assembles the most pertinent literature and evidence to provide a critical understanding of how contemporary state policies engage with gender inequalities. Examining progress in gender equality in EU member states, this thought-provoking book traces developments from the last decade and earlier regarding women's and men's relative positioning in respect of income, employment and time. Located in a critical feminist perspective, the result is a compelling overview of the gender-related achievements in the EU and continuing gaps and inequalities. As well as taking stock of where we are now, the book identifies a research agenda going forward. This seeks to revitalise the feminist social policy project, in light of key welfare state developments and intersectional inequalities in Europe and beyond. This innovative and detailed book constitutes an important contribution to debates about gender equality and policies in Europe and provides a timely reminder of the content of the gender critique of welfare states and why it is still salient.Trade Review'Across Europe, women's lives have changed significantly in recent years, men's much less so. Gender divisions remain strong, interconnected with other forms of inequality. This engaging and wide-ranging book provides a detailed analysis of the mixed and uneven role of social policy in addressing gender inequalities across Europe. Read it to understand how we got to where we are now, and where we need to go in the future.' --Jane Millar, University of Bath, UK'Mary Daly gives us an incisive and up-to-date synthesis of what we know, and what we don't, about the part social policy plays in inequalities between women and men. Focusing on European Union countries, she traces the evolution of theory and presents comparative empirical analysis of gender inequalities in employment, material resources, and time given to the work of daily life. Finding both stasis and change, she leads us toward the next horizon of thinking about gender and social policy. This work is as readable as it is scholarly.' --Sheila Shaver, University of New South Wales, Australia'Writing from a full appreciation of the history of the fields of social policy and gender studies, in this important book Mary Daly applies evidence to theoretical perspectives to reveal the impact of public policy on the quotidian of gendered lives. Exploring differences among genders and the intersections of inequalities, she maps their management, reproduction and change by social policy, and goes on to identify key directions for future theory and research. A tour de force and compulsory reading for all.' --Jane Jenson, Université de Montréal, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Women, Gender and Social Policy in Early Work 2. Contemporary Approaches to Gender and Social Policy: Bringing Scholarship up to Date Intermezzo 1 3. Income, Wealth and Poverty 4. Access to Employment 5. Inequalities of Time Use and Life Satisfaction Intermezzo 2 6. The EU, Equality and Social Policy 7. Gender and Social Policy More Broadly 8. Scoping a Future Research Agenda References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Governance Analysis: Critical Enquiry at the
Book SynopsisThis insightful book develops a new theoretical account of governance as regimes of governing practices that shape the political ordering of social relations. This account develops insights from sociology, politics and political economy and is 'post'-poststructuralist in scope. Chapters explore and synthesise three key features of governing that are often treated as contradictory: the historical contingency of statehood, the structured and unequal distribution of power and authority in governing, and the transformative possibilities of political action. This book proposes an innovative approach to governance analysis as a critical mode of empirical enquiry that is systematic, contextualised and holistic. In doing so, it also provides a new analytical framework to facilitate empirical investigation. Featuring tools of situated critique and analytical contextualisation, and with case study chapters that apply this framework in a range of empirical settings, this book is vital reading for all researchers of public policy and governance. Furthermore, researchers applying state theories to empirical investigation, and postgraduate students scrutinising complex governance settings, will also benefit from this book s theoretical account, analytical framework and case examples.Trade Review''Trenchant and urgently needed analysis. Emma Carmel aims to ''rescue'' governance from the bin of irrelevancy and rescue she does. With a scholarly eye alert to real-world practices, the authors tackle how governing is actually done, featuring its oft-overlooked practices and politics. A huge contribution to the theoretical and methodological analysis of governance.' --Janine R. Wedel, George Mason University, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I: Ontology, theory, epistemology 1. Introduction to governance analysis: critical enquiry at the intersection of politics, policy and society Emma Carmel 2. Regimes of governing practices, socio-political order and contestation Emma Carmel 3. Governance analysis: epistemological orientations and analytical framework Emma Carmel PART II: Governing practices, statehoods and social inequalities 4. Governing skills, governing workplaces: explaining the New Labour Skills Strategy for England Hannah Durrant 5. The political ordering of migrant workers through labour admission policies Regine Paul 6. Understanding the complexity and implications of the English care policy system Fiona Morgan 7. Understanding the state-third sector relationship in public services delivery Jenny Harlock PART III: Governing practices, social politics and contestation 8. Participatory governing through co-production and co-design Michelle Farr 9. Participatory governing at the margins of the state Sarah Morgan-Trimmer 10. Governing, politics and policy contestation within European networks Hester Kan Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Society and Social Policy
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Handbook provides a unique examination of the key issues and challenges facing society and social policy in the twenty-first century. Featuring both wide-ranging coverage of major issues and detailed analysis of social policies in different countries, the Handbook explores key concepts, policy areas and institutions, considering welfare and social policy in the context of wider socio-economic and cultural divisions. In addition to examining specific policy areas, contributors engage with the social divisions and complex infrastructures that underpin them on both local and global scales. Chapters also discuss significant challenges to contemporary social policy, including the threats to human and societal wellbeing posed by austerity, migration and the climate crisis, as well as the opportunities these present to reshape policy conceptually, ideologically and practically in the future in response to these issues. Scholars and students in social policy, sociology and political science looking for a comprehensive overview of the field of social policy will find this Handbook an invaluable resource. It will also prove useful to researchers and practitioners seeking in-depth analyses of particular countries or policy areas covered. Contributors include: E. Adamson, H. Bochel, D. Byrne, M. Calnan, B. Cantillon, H. Dean, C. Deeming, A. Dinham, F. Dukelow, B. Ebbinghaus, D. Edmiston, N. Ellison, K. Farnsworth, D. Finn, J.L. Garritzmann, M. Griffiths, P. Hall, K. Hamblin, T. Haux, A.J. He, E. Hogg, G. Huang, B. Hvinden, G.-J. Hwang, J. Javornik, R. Jawad, J. Jenson, H. Johannson, A. Kaasch, M. Kitzmann, M. Koch, K. Kuitto, S. Kuivalainen, Z. Li, E.V. Lomelí, N. Meer, N. Morel, K. Nakray, C. Needham, T. Newburn, L. Panico, T. Papadopoulos, N. Pleace, T. Reeskens, E. Righard, A. Roumpakis, M.A. Schoyen, C.B. Solano, M. Spång, A. Vlachantoni, Y. YangTrade Review'The editors and contributors to the Handbook on Society and Social Policy are to be congratulated for producing a wide-ranging and important overview of the field which will serve as a standard reference work for many years to come. Dealing with many diverse aspects of social policy, it is particularly noteworthy for moving beyond the standard Western 'welfare state' approach which has characterized the subject in the past to incorporate valuable material from other parts of the world as well.' --James Midgley, University of California, BerkeleyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Nick Ellison/Tina Haux Section One: Ideas and concepts 1. Poverty and inequality Bea Cantillon 2. Needs and Rights Hartley Dean 3. Citizenship Daniel Edmiston 4. Social Investment: Polysemy in Perspective Jane Jenson Section Two: Social Policy and Social Divisions 5. Class David Byrne 6. Gender Elizabeth Adamson 7. Religion, Belief and Public Policy Adam Dinham 8. Race and Ethnicity Nasar Meer 9. Disability Miro Griffiths 10. Generations and the Life Course Athina Vlachantoni and Yazhen Yang Section Three: Welfare systems 11. Western and Northern Europe Bjørn Hvinden and Mi Ah Schoyen 12. Eastern Europe Jana Javornik 13. Southern Europe Theo Papadopoulos and Antonios Roumpakis 14. Liberal welfare systems Christopher Deeming 15. Latin America: Inertia and Transformation in Five Dual Welfare Regimes Carlos Barba Solano and Enrique Valencia Lomelí 16. India: Welfare/Disfare from Nehru’s Imagination to Modi’s Dirigiste Reforms Keerty Nakray 17. China: Social Policy and Reforms Alex Jingwei He, Zilin Lee and Genghua Huang 18. East Asia Gyu-Jin Hwang 19. The Middle East and North Africa Rana Jawad Section Four: Contemporary Social Policies 20. Pensions Kati Kuitto and Susan Kuivalainen 21. Changing Work and Welfare: Unemployment and Labour Market Policies Bernhard Ebbinghaus 22. Health Policy: In Sickness and in Health Mike Calnan 23. Social Care Patrick Hall, Catherine Needham and Kate Hamblin 24. Housing Policy Nicholas Pleace 25. Education Policy Julian L. Garritzmann 26. Family Policies and Child Wellbeing Lidia Panico and Morgan Kitzmann 27. Criminal justice Tim Newburn Section Five: Institutions and Welfare Delivery 28. The State Hugh Bochel 29. Public-Private Partnerships: The Delivery of Public Employment Services Dan Finn 30. The Third Sector and the Welfare State Eddy Hogg 31. Fiscal Welfare Nathalie Morel 32. Social, Corporate, Occupational: The ‘Whole Economy’ of Welfare Kevin Farnsworth 33. Global Institutions Alexandra Kaasch Section Six: Contemporary Challenges 34. Debt, Austerity Capitalism and the Welfare State Fiona Dukelow 35. Transnational Social Vulnerabilities and Reconfigurations of ‘Social Policy’ Erica Righard and Mikael Spång 36. Welfare States, Social Policies and the Environment Håkan Johansson and Max Koch 37. Migration and the Welfare State: Welfare Magnets and Welfare Chauvinism Tim Reeskens Conclusion: Looking Ahead Tina Haux and Nick Ellison Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Scaling the Social Enterprise: Lessons Learned
Book SynopsisScaling the Social Enterprise is an ideal text for courses that focus on social entrepreneurship and social innovation, at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Common themes across high growth social startups discussed in the book include: building and modifying a management team for growth creating and maintaining a dynamic stakeholder network choosing corporate form and funders moving from idea to pilot, to roll-out, and pivots along the way the importance of media magic in building a brand developing and refining one’s value chain the pivotal role of technology in scaling. Featuring high profile, high growth social startups including Fair Trade USA, Revolution Foods, Sanergy, Kiva, d.light, Back to the Roots, and Grameen America, the chapter on funding social startups also profiles social funders such as Bridges Fund Management and Better Ventures, amongst others.Trade Review'Scaling the Social Enterprise is an insightful and practical guide to the rapidly growing number of purpose-driven businesses and capital-savvy nonprofits that are developing innovative, cost-effective and scalable solutions to the systemic problems that our world faces.' -- – Brian Trelstad, Bridges Fund Management, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction to Scaling the Social Enterprise 1. Building and modifying the team for growth 2. Creating and maintaining a dynamic stakeholder network 3. Choosing corporate form and funders 4. The role of media in building a brand 5. Moving from idea to pilot to scale 6. Defining and refining one’s value chain 7. The pivotal role of technology in scaling 8. Measuring impact Conclusion to Scaling the Social Enterprise Index
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