wyszukanych pozycji: 21
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The Strains of Commitment: The Political Sources of Solidarity in Diverse Societies
ISBN: 9780198795452 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Building and sustaining solidarity is a compelling challenge, especially in ethnically and religiously diverse societies. Recent research has concentrated on forces that trigger backlash and exclusion. The Strains of Commitment examines the politics of diversity in the opposite direction, exploring the potential sources of support for an inclusive solidarity, in particular political sources of solidarity. The volume asks three questions: Is solidarity really necessary for successful modern societies? Is diversity really a threat to solidarity? And what types of political...
Building and sustaining solidarity is a compelling challenge, especially in ethnically and religiously diverse societies. Recent research has concentr...
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508,38 zł |
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The Nonprofit Sector in Canada: Roles and Relationships: Volume 51
ISBN: 9780889118133 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The size and complexity of the not-for-profit sector, the role of religious organizations in the delivery of social services, the distinctive roles of not-for-profits in caring for the elderly in Ontario and Quebec, the advocacy role of ethno-cultural organizations at the national level, and accountability dilemmas facing not-for-profit organizations are just some of the topics tackled in this book, illustrating the rich diversity of the not-for-profit sector.
The size and complexity of the not-for-profit sector, the role of religious organizations in the delivery of social services, the distinctive roles of...
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171,61 zł |
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The Welfare State and Canadian Federalism
ISBN: 9780773506312 / Angielski / Miękka / 1987 / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The first edition of The Welfare State and Canadian Federalism focused on the impact of federalism on social policy during a period of economic growth and expanding social expenditures. The revised edition extends the analysis by asking how the federal syatem has shaped the social policy response to neo-conservatism, recession, and restraint. It analyses policy trends in detail; examines the implications of constitutional changes, including the Charter; and highlights the continuing role of federalism.
The first edition of The Welfare State and Canadian Federalism focused on the impact of federalism on social policy during a period of economic growth...
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151,37 zł |
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The Review of Economic Performance and Social Progress, 2001
ISBN: 9780886451905 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This new series will provide in-depth examinations of specific aspects of our economic performance and social progress, often using new data sets, and analyze the two-way linkages and interaction between economic performance and social progress
This new series will provide in-depth examinations of specific aspects of our economic performance and social progress, often using new data sets, and...
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141,28 zł |
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Reform of Retirement Income Policy, 23: International and Canadian Perspectives
ISBN: 9780889117396 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 342 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The retirement income system has been hailed as one of the great successes of Canadian social policy. However, contemporary pressures have generated a vigorous debate about the way ahead. Fundamental reforms are being proposed and Canadians face important
The retirement income system has been hailed as one of the great successes of Canadian social policy. However, contemporary pressures have generated a...
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171,61 zł |
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Inequality and the Fading of Redistributive Politics
ISBN: 9780774825993 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 425 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The redistributive state is fading in Canada. Government programs are no longer offsetting the growth in inequality generated by the market. In this book, leading political scientists, sociologists, and economists point to the failure of public policy to contain surging income inequality. A complex mix of forces has reshaped the politics of social policy, including global economic pressures, ideological change, shifts in the influence of business and labor, changes in the party system, and the decline of equality-seeking civil society organizations. This volume demonstrates that action and... The redistributive state is fading in Canada. Government programs are no longer offsetting the growth in inequality generated by the market. In thi... |
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449,21 zł |
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The Nonprofit Sector in Canada: Roles and Relationships: Volume 51
ISBN: 9780889118157 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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565,30 zł |
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Inequality and the Fading of Redistributive Politics
ISBN: 9780774826006 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 425 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The redistributive state is fading in Canada. Government programs are no longer offsetting the growth in inequality generated by the market. In this book, leading political scientists, sociologists, and economists point to the failure of public policy to contain surging income inequality. A complex mix of forces has reshaped the politics of social policy, including global economic pressures, ideological change, shifts in the influence of business and labor, changes in the party system, and the decline of equality-seeking civil society organizations. This volume demonstrates that action and... The redistributive state is fading in Canada. Government programs are no longer offsetting the growth in inequality generated by the market. In thi... |
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171,61 zł |
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A New Social Vision for Canada?: Perspectives on the Federal Discussion Paper on Social Security Reform: Volume 12
ISBN: 9780889116870 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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171,61 zł |
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Making EI Work : Research from the Mowat Centre Employment Insurance Task Force
ISBN: 9781553393238 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 476 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Since the inception and design of Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program, the Canadian economy and labour market have undergone dramatic changes. It is clear that EI has not kept pace with those changes, and experts and advocates agree that the program is no longer effective or equitable. Making EI Work is the result of a panel of distinguished scholars gathered by the Mowat Centre Employment Insurance Task Force to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and future directions of EI. The authors identify the strengths and weaknesses of the system, and consider how it could be improved to...
Since the inception and design of Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program, the Canadian economy and labour market have undergone dramatic changes. ...
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206,94 zł |
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Degrees of Freedom: Canada and the United States in a Changing World
ISBN: 9780773514485 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. A comparative study of Canadian and American responses to the changing international economy and to changing patterns of social diversity in domestic society, Degrees of Freedom traces the impact of these pressures on the economic and social structure, culture, political institutions, and policy regimes of the two countries.
A comparative study of Canadian and American responses to the changing international economy and to changing patterns of social diversity in domestic ...
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151,37 zł |
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The Nonprofit Sector and Government in a New Century
ISBN: 9780889119017 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. At the dawn of a new century, the third sector has become increasingly embedded in the business of government in Canada. What is the nature of this relationship? What does it forecast for Canadian public policy? This collection of essays, the second in the Public Policy and the Third Sector series, analyses the role of the nonprofit sector and its links with both the state and society in Canada. The Nonprofit Sector and Government in a New Century captures the complexities and contradictions in the relationship between the nonprofit sector and government, and highlights the struggles of...
At the dawn of a new century, the third sector has become increasingly embedded in the business of government in Canada. What is the nature of this re...
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171,61 zł |
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The Nonprofit Sector in Interesting Times: Case Studies in a Changing Sector: Volume 76
ISBN: 9780889119413 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The cases explored here include internet regulation and privacy legislation, conservation efforts and biodiversity, the savings behaviour of NPOs, the breast cancer policy community, and voluntary sector-government compacts. Contributors include Kathy Brock, Philippe Barla (Universite Laval), Malcolm Grieve (Acadia), Femida Handy (York University), Alison Li (York University), Agnes Meinhard and Mary Foster (Ryerson University), and Susan Phillips (Carleton University)."
The cases explored here include internet regulation and privacy legislation, conservation efforts and biodiversity, the savings behaviour of NPOs, the...
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171,61 zł |
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The Nonprofit Sector in Interesting Times: Case Studies in a Changing Sector: Volume 76
ISBN: 9780889119437 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The cases explored here include internet regulation and privacy legislation, conservation efforts and biodiversity, the savings behaviour of NPOs, the breast cancer policy community, and voluntary sector-government compacts. Contributors include Kathy Brock, Philippe Barla (Universite Laval), Malcolm Grieve (Acadia), Femida Handy (York University), Alison Li (York University), Agnes Meinhard and Mary Foster (Ryerson University), and Susan Phillips (Carleton University)."
The cases explored here include internet regulation and privacy legislation, conservation efforts and biodiversity, the savings behaviour of NPOs, the...
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565,30 zł |
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Labour Market Polarization and Social Policy Reform: Volume 21
ISBN: 9780889116672 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Labour Market Polarization and Social Policy Reform explores the dimensions of polarization and the challenges it poses for social policy reform, presenting the most recent evidence on polarization, poverty, and inequality in Canada and other nations.
Labour Market Polarization and Social Policy Reform explores the dimensions of polarization and the challenges it poses for social policy reform, pres...
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141,28 zł |
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Reform of Retirement Income Policy: International and Canadian Perspectives
ISBN: 9780889117594 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The retirement income system has been hailed as one of the great successes of Canadian social policy. However, contemporary pressures have generated a vigorous debate about the way ahead. Fundamental reforms are being proposed and Canadians face important choices.
The retirement income system has been hailed as one of the great successes of Canadian social policy. However, contemporary pressures have generated a...
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565,30 zł |
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Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada : Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada
ISBN: 9780886452018 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 697 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The essays in The Art of the State III explore Canada's approaches to recognizing and accommodating diversity, including the instruments of shared citizenship, evaluating their capacity to respond to new pressures and concerns. Contributors also offer comparative analyses of the approaches taken by other countries, such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe. Topics include postcolonial politics and policy, challenges to multiculturalism, the political engagement of new Canadians, managing diversity in Canadian cities, immigrants and civic integration in Western Europe, and...
The essays in The Art of the State III explore Canada's approaches to recognizing and accommodating diversity, including the instruments of shared cit...
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206,94 zł |
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The Future of Fiscal Federalism
ISBN: 9780889116573 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. The fiscal crisis facing Canadian governments, economic restructuring, and rapid change in labour markets are generating powerful pressures for reform of federal-provincial financial arrangements and the social programs they sustain. The Future of Fiscal Federalism brings together leading experts from across the country to explore current problems and suggest solutions.
The fiscal crisis facing Canadian governments, economic restructuring, and rapid change in labour markets are generating powerful pressures for reform...
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171,61 zł |
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Thinking Outside the Box: Innovation in Policy Ideas
ISBN: 9781553394297 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 484 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Thomas Courchene is the author or editor of numerous books and has published hundreds of academic papers on a wide range of Canadian public policy issues. Thinking Outside the Box honours his outstanding contributions to Canadian public policy thinking and practice. Research papers included in the volume span several of the key areas in which Courchene has made significant contributions, including federalism, macro-economic policy, the unique constitutional challenges that pose difficulties for policy in Canada, and economic well-being. An introduction by Gilles Paquet reflects on Courchene s...
Thomas Courchene is the author or editor of numerous books and has published hundreds of academic papers on a wide range of Canadian public policy iss...
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206,94 zł |
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Health Policy and Federalism: A Comparative Perspective
ISBN: 9781553390008 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Governments everywhere confront major challenges to their health care programs, but federal countries must respond through systems of multi-level governance. In Health Policy and Federalism the contributors analyse the resulting complexities in decision-making in five federations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United States. They highlight the impact of federal institutions and processes on key dimensions of health policy, including the balance between the public and private sectors, overall levels of health spending, the access of citizens to services, and the capacity of...
Governments everywhere confront major challenges to their health care programs, but federal countries must respond through systems of multi-level gove...
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565,30 zł |