wyszukanych pozycji: 16
Understanding the Environment and Social Policy
ISBN: 9781847423801 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose for social policy in a global context. Combining theory and practice with an interdisciplinary approach, the book reviews the current strategies and policies and provides a critique of proposed future developments in the field. Understanding the environment and social policy guides the reader through the subject in an accessible way using chapter summaries, further reading, recommended webpages, a glossary and questions for discussion. Providing a...
Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose fo...
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415,71 zł |
International Encyclopedia of Social Policy: 3-Volume Set
ISBN: 9780415258968 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 1972 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This milestone work is the first to offer in-depth treatment of all aspects of the discipline and practice of social policy globally. Supported by a distinguished international advisory board, the editors have compiled more than 750 entries written by 254 leading specialists to provide authoritative coverage of definitional and conceptual terms, actors, institutions and national and regional contexts and applications, and the growing importance of the transnational dimension. Also included are biographical entries on major theoreticians.
The editors have particularly striven to provide... This milestone work is the first to offer in-depth treatment of all aspects of the discipline and practice of social policy globally. Supported by a d...
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1559,09 zł |
Climate Change and Poverty: A New Agenda for Developed Nations
ISBN: 9781447300878 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Arguably the most important challenge facing the world in the twenty-first century is climate change, which will affect global issues of poverty and social exclusion such as food, fuel, housing, transportation, and air pollution. In "Climate Change and Poverty," Tony Fitzpatrick offers a timely new ecosocial way to think about the conjunction of climate change and poverty, analyzing the causes, symptoms, and possible solutions to poverty and establishing a cross-national, multidisciplinary approach that will be of use to scholars, researchers, and policy makers alike."
Arguably the most important challenge facing the world in the twenty-first century is climate change, which will affect global issues of poverty and s...
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415,71 zł |
International Encyclopedia of Social Policy
ISBN: 9780415576949 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 1688 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Available in paperback for the first time, this milestone work offers an in-depth treatment of all aspects of the discipline and practice of social policy globally. Supported by a distinguished international advisory board, the editors have compiled almost 900,000 words across 734 entries written by 284 leading specialists to provide authoritative coverage of concepts, policy actors, welfare institutions and services along a series of national, regional and transnational dimensions. Also included are biographical entries on major policy makers and shapers. The editors have particularly... Available in paperback for the first time, this milestone work offers an in-depth treatment of all aspects of the discipline and practice of social... |
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431,30 zł |
New Theories of Welfare
ISBN: 9781403901514 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In this sequel to the acclaimed Welfare Theory (Palgrave, 2001), Tony Fitzpatrick examines the most recent, influential and cutting edge ideas influencing policy studies today. Subjects covered include modern conservatism, social democracy, the new radicalism, agency and community risk, information technology, new genetics, social psychology, emotions and bodies, governance, crime and surveillance, culture and media.
In this sequel to the acclaimed Welfare Theory (Palgrave, 2001), Tony Fitzpatrick examines the most recent, influential and cutting edge ideas influen...
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727,58 zł |
Understanding the Environment and Social Policy
ISBN: 9781847423795 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Using an international and multi-disciplinary approach, this book provides a timely overview of the current issues in environmentalism and social policy. It explores many current debates, including: cities, housing and transport; citizenship and care; employment and green jobs; environmental governance and legislation; and globalisation.
Using an international and multi-disciplinary approach, this book provides a timely overview of the current issues in environmentalism and social poli...
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140,27 zł |
Voyage to Utopias: A Fictional Guide Through Social Philosophy
ISBN: 9781847420985 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This fascinating fictional account will introduce the reader to key ideas in social and political philosophy. It presents crucial skills of philosophical investigation in an accessible, rigorous and light-hearted way. The novel is funny, informative and entertaining, allowing the reader to experience often complex ideas from the 'inside' by using skills they will have acquired, unconsciously, from films, TV and novels. The reader will learn about freedom, responsibility, justice and fairness and see how these are played out in the different utopian futures of a range of socio-political...
This fascinating fictional account will introduce the reader to key ideas in social and political philosophy. It presents crucial skills of philosophi...
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363,79 zł |
Climate Change and Poverty: A New Agenda for Developed Nations
ISBN: 9781447300861 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Arguably the most important challenge facing the world in the twenty-first century is climate change, which will affect global issues of poverty and social exclusion such as food, fuel, housing, transportation, and air pollution. In "Climate Change and Poverty," Tony Fitzpatrick offers a timely new ecosocial way to think about the conjunction of climate change and poverty, analyzing the causes, symptoms, and possible solutions to poverty and establishing a cross-national, multidisciplinary approach that will be of use to scholars, researchers, and policy makers alike."
Arguably the most important challenge facing the world in the twenty-first century is climate change, which will affect global issues of poverty and s...
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150,66 zł |
A Green History of the Welfare State
ISBN: 9781138781887 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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779,55 zł |
New Theories of Welfare
ISBN: 9781403901521 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. In this sequel to the acclaimed Welfare Theory (Palgrave, 2001), Tony Fitzpatrick examines the most recent, influential and cutting edge ideas influencing policy studies today. Subjects covered include modern conservatism, social democracy, the new radicalism, agency and community risk, information technology, new genetics, social psychology, emotions and bodies, governance, crime and surveillance, culture and media.
In this sequel to the acclaimed Welfare Theory (Palgrave, 2001), Tony Fitzpatrick examines the most recent, influential and cutting edge ideas influen...
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207,83 zł |
Voyage to Utopias: A Fictional Guide Through Social Philosophy
ISBN: 9781847420893 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This fascinating fictional account will introduce the reader to key ideas in social and political philosophy. It presents crucial skills of philosophical investigation in an accessible, rigorous and light-hearted way. The novel is funny, informative and entertaining, allowing the reader to experience often complex ideas from the 'inside' by using skills they will have acquired, unconsciously, from films, TV and novels. The reader will learn about freedom, responsibility, justice and fairness and see how these are played out in the different utopian futures of a range of socio-political...
This fascinating fictional account will introduce the reader to key ideas in social and political philosophy. It presents crucial skills of philosophi...
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83,10 zł |
Applied Ethics and Social Problems: Moral Questions of Birth, Society and Death
ISBN: 9781861348609 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Designed to address practical questions, applied ethics is one of the most exciting areas in contemporary philosophy. Yet the relevance of ethical theories to social policy has been under-explored. Until now. In "Applied ethics and social problems" Tony Fitzpatrick presents introductions to the three most influential moral philosophies: Consequentialism, Kantianism and Virtue Ethics. He then relates these to some of the most urgent questions in contemporary public debates about the future of welfare services. These include taxing unhealthy habits, drug legalisation, parental choice in...
Designed to address practical questions, applied ethics is one of the most exciting areas in contemporary philosophy. Yet the relevance of ethical the...
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389,72 zł |
A Green History of the Welfare State
ISBN: 9780367030186 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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228,62 zł |
Applied Ethics and Social Problems: Moral Questions of Birth, Society and Death
ISBN: 9781861348593 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Designed to address practical questions, applied ethics is one of the most exciting areas in contemporary philosophy. Yet the relevance of ethical theories to social policy has been under-explored. Until now. In "Applied ethics and social problems" Tony Fitzpatrick presents introductions to the three most influential moral philosophies: Consequentialism, Kantianism and Virtue Ethics. He then relates these to some of the most urgent questions in contemporary public debates about the future of welfare services. These include taxing unhealthy habits, drug legalisation, parental choice in...
Designed to address practical questions, applied ethics is one of the most exciting areas in contemporary philosophy. Yet the relevance of ethical the...
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150,66 zł |
International Handbook on Social Policy and the Environment
ISBN: 9781783475803 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 496 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. 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 summarises existing developments and...
Environmental change is central to the global social policy challenges of the twenty-first century. This comprehensive Handbook brings together leadin...
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234,96 zł |
How to Live Well: Epicurus as a Guide to Contemporary Social Reform
ISBN: 9781786432001 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The 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...
The ancient moral philosophy of Epicureanism offers many valuable lessons for the modern world. How to Live Well updates and modifies Epicurean philos...
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486,87 zł |