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The common good The common good Noam Chomsky Someone who knows and gives a damn. Do read this please. OL15329510W
Happiness Happiness Bent Greve "Although happiness is based upon individuals' subjective perception of their own situation, understanding the concept of happiness is important for forming policies in modern societies. Taking into … OL15947320W
100 ways America is screwing up the world 100 ways America is screwing up the world John Tirman What do George W. Bush, Wal-Mart, Halliburton, gangsta rap, and SUVs have in common? They're all among the hundred ways in which America is screwing up the world. The country that was responsible for… OL16028830W
Understanding the social economy Understanding the social economy Jack Quarter In this resource the authors integrate a wide array of organizations founded upon a social mission - social enterprises, nonprofits, co-operatives, credit unions, and community development associatio… OL16565413W
Chile Chile Willem Adema This report analyzes the implications of recent developments in Chile's labor market and social policy and considers the available policy options from the perspective of OECD countries' experience. T… OL17903570W
Measuring outcome in the public sector Measuring outcome in the public sector Peter Smith 1 online resource (xi, 212 pages) OL18916892W
Will Europe work? Will Europe work? Martin Kohli "In today's Europe - a Europe subject to increasing international competition fuelled by both economic and cultural globalization - the European social model needs to be re-examined, yet its emphasis… OL19499396W
Towards a more equal society? Towards a more equal society? Tom Sefton,Kitty Stewart When New Labour came to power in 1997, its leaders asked for it to be judged after 10 years on its success in making Britain 'a more equal society'. This volume provides an independent assessment of … OL19907495W
Science for society Science for society Ann Higgins-D'Alessandro This volume offers practical wisdom for improving public policy to help children and families. Four prominent psychologists illustrate the dual commitment to science and children that is necessary to… OL20570027W
Children in society Children in society Pam Foley,Jeremy Roche "This comprehensive book is a critical introduction to the theoretical and practical issues involved in working with children and families. It sheds light on different perspectives, forms of practice… OL20614102W
Sustainability of the European Social Model Sustainability of the European Social Model Ralf Rogowski,Jean-Claude Barbier,Fabrice Colomb xii, 363 pages ; 24 cm OL21552322W
Gender, social care, and welfare state restructuring in Europe Gender, social care, and welfare state restructuring in Europe Jane Lewis xi, 283 p. : 23 cm OL23672301W
Jump start Jump start Rudi Miel "Illustrated ... by Vanyda, and based on a text by Rudi Miel, this publication is a comic strip published by the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities of the Euro… OL24274992W
La dépendance des personnes âgées, un défi pour l'État social La dépendance des personnes âgées, un défi pour l'État social Martin, Philippe juriste) La dépendance liée à l'âge et au vieillissement est une question sociale résolument inscrite à l'agenda politique des pays développés. Souvent rabattue sur le problème du financement, elle constitue … OL24837125W
Nationalisme et protection sociale Nationalisme et protection sociale Daniel Béland Le livre Nationalisme et protection sociale met en lumière les interactions entre protection sociale, formation identitaire et mobilisation territoriale. OL24922082W
The possessive investment in whiteness The possessive investment in whiteness George Lipsitz In this unflinching look at white supremacy, George Lipsitz argues that racism is a matter of interests as well as attitudes, a problem of property as well as pigment. Above and beyond personal preju… OL2756212W
In the shadow of the poorhouse In the shadow of the poorhouse Michael B. Katz Examines the origins of social welfare in the United States, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless, and explains why the disliked and often criticized sy… OL2815422W
Modernising the welfare state Modernising the welfare state Martin Powell Tony Blair was the longest serving Labour Prime Minister in British history. Martin Powell analyses the legacy of his government for social policy, focusing on the extent to which it has changed the … OL3083847W
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Paul Spicker Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Paul Spicker's new book takes the three founding principles of the French Revolution - Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - and examines how they relate to so… OL3371791W
The uses of sociology The uses of sociology Paul Felix Lazarsfeld An exploration of the practical role of sociologists and sociology in everyday life. OL3915961W
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