Social research and statistics Books
United Nations Latin America and the Caribbean demographic
Book Synopsishe 2022 edition of the Demographic Observatory offers selected indicators of population estimates and projections for 38 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. The estimates and projections were prepared by CELADE in conjunction with the United Nations Population Division (UNPD) for the 20 countries of Latin America; those for the 18 Caribbean countries and territories were prepared by UNPD. This new release updates previously published figures and uses the cohort component method by single ages and calendar years, unlike the 2019 edition, which was prepared for years ending in 0 and 5 and for age groups
£38.21
United Nations African statistical yearbook 2020
Book SynopsisThis annual publication, jointly produced by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), is a result of the fruitful collaboration that exists among the three pan-African organizations within the field of statistics. This synergistic collaboration has two principal benefits: (1) it minimizes the risk of inconsistent information being produced by the three organizations, and (2) it reduces the reporting burden on member states, who might otherwise be obliged to submit data separately to each institution. The yearbook continues to serve the intended purpose of bringing together, in one volume, data on African countries for policy-makers, researchers and other users. The present edition presents a time series showing how African countries performed on several economic and social indicators over the period 2011-2019
£72.00
United Nations National accounts studies of the Arab region:
Book SynopsisThe National Accounts Studies of the ESCWA Region presents available data and ESCWA estimates of GDP at both current and constant prices, in addition to the consolidated national accounts for each ESCWA member country during a five years period, and the estimated real GDP growth for year of publication. Data is compiled from national statistical sources and by using questionnaires prepared by ESCWA. This publication is intended for economists, social researchers and planners. The publication is a reference for accurate, reliable data and statistical indicators from national sources covering entire Arab region and intended to the public and private sectors, experts and researchers in the field and regional and international organizations.
£29.71
United Nations World statistics pocketbook 2020: containing data
Book SynopsisThis publication is an annual compilation of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The topics covered include: agriculture, balance of payments, education, energy, environment, food, gender, health, industrial production, information and communication, international finance, international tourism, international trade, labour, migration, national accounts, population and prices
£29.71
City University of Hong Kong Press Social Inclusion: Theoretical Development and
Book SynopsisSocial inclusion is a key outcome measure for health intervention and social services initiatives. However, there is currently no universal global measure of social inclusion with proven validity and reliability. This prevents accurate cross-cultural comparisons of the impact of social services and policy changes.To fill this void, the authors describe the theory and development of the Social and Community Opportunities Prole (SCOPE) developed in the United Kingdom as a measure of social inclusion. The SCOPE has since been translated and applied in Hong Kong, Poland, and Brazil with proven success in providing empirical evidence of social inclusion among the general public, persons with mental health issues, and immigrants. The first of its kind, this book presents and compares these studies, moving forward social inclusion research and encouraging adoption in academia and by social service providers. The conclusions will also enlighten policy makers at national, regional, and local levels responsible for designing strategies to improve the well-being of disadvantaged groups in society.Social Inclusion: Theoretical Development and Cross-cultural Measurements is the second book in the Mediated Health Series, which focuses on the effects of media, lifestyle, doctor-patient communication, and the economy on health and aims to help inform medical decisions and enhance the well-being of individuals.Table of Contents Part I Social Inclusion Tools and Standards 1. Introducing the Social Inclusion Concept 2. Early Concept Mapping in the United Kingdom and the Need for a New Measure of Social Inclusion 3. The Gold Standard: Development of the Long and Short Social and Community Opportunities Profile (SCOPE) in the United Kingdom Part II Applications in Asia 4. Understanding Social Inclusion among Hong Kong People through Concept Mapping 5. Applying SCOPE-C to Measure Social Inclusion among Users of Mental Health Services in Hong Kong 6. Measuring Social Inclusion among Immigrants in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom 7. Understanding Social Inclusion among Singaporean Citizens through Concept Mapping Part III Applications Outside of Asia 8. Applying SCOPE-P to Measure Social Inclusion among Users of Mental Health Services in Poland 9. The Digital Divide and Social Inclusion among Users of Mental Health Services in Poland 10. Applying SCOPE-B to Measure Social Inclusion among Users of Mental Health Services in Brazil Part IV What These Studies Tell Us About Social Inclusion 11. Factors that Affect Social Inclusion: A Four-country Comparison 12. Conclusion and Future Perspectives
£24.76
NUS Press Text In Education And Society
Book SynopsisThe central place of “text” as a means of organising language in order to construct what people come to think of as “knowledge” is a phenomenon affecting all educators, students, and citizens of modern societies. This volume offers various voices and perspectives including those of Ron Carter and Michael Halliday on the role of text in education and society. The chapters on text in education explore some ways in which texts can create bonds or raise barriers between educational knowledge and common-sense knowledge, while the chapters on text in society focus on how personalities and societies are themselves constructed through texts. Learning to unpack texts, and to consider alternatives, is a crucial goal for education and growth, especially so in the context of fast-changing contemporary societies.This book should be of special interest to educators, students of language, and readers interested in the dynamic relationship between text, education and society.
£28.50
