This report uses a revolutionary new research tool, LOIS (the Lifetime Opportunity and Incentives Simulation programme), to assess the impact of current government social policy on our lives from cradle to grave. The strengths and weaknesses of the British benefit, pension and taxation systems are analysed in terms of how well they meet, or are likely to meet, the needs of individuals throughout their lifetimes. Specific government promises, such as those to end child and pensioner poverty and to reward those who work, are also reassessed in this context.The opportunities of a lifetime is...
This report uses a revolutionary new research tool, LOIS (the Lifetime Opportunity and Incentives Simulation programme), to assess the impact of curre...
There has been much recent celebration of the success of African 'civil society' in forging global connections through an ever-growing diaspora. Against the background of such celebrations, this innovative book sheds light on the diasporic networks - 'home associations' - whose economic contributions are being used to develop home. Despite these networks being part of the flow of migrants' resources back to Africa that now outweighs official development assistance, the relationship between the flow of capital and social and political change are still poorly understood. Looking in...
There has been much recent celebration of the success of African 'civil society' in forging global connections through an ever-growing diaspora. Again...
In this unique five-volume set, students will encounter the twentieth century's most influential and representative Milton scholarship. Treating his life, as well as the full scope of his poetry and prose works, the thematically organized papers have been selected and arranged by a leading Milton scholar with an eye toward the key issues covered in virtually any course on the poet and his writings. Available as a full set or individually, the volumes include: * Vol. 1: " The Man and the Author" 352 pp * [0-415-94047-8] * Vol. 2: "The" "Early Poems" 352 pp *...
In this unique five-volume set, students will encounter the twentieth century's most influential and representative Milton scholarship. Treating his l...
Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series
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France since 1815" provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political changes in France during this period. Designed for non-historians studying French, it presents the historical context necessary for language students to understand the complexities of contemporary French society. Adopting a chronological approach, it surveys nearly two hundred years of French history, with events covered including The French Revolution, The Bourbon Restoration, The Third Republic, Occupied France, The Fourth Republic, The Gaullist...
Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series
"
France since 1815" provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political chan...
Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series France since 1815 provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political changes in France during this period. Designed for area studies students studying French, it presents the historical context necessary for language students to understand the complexities of contemporary French society. Adopting a chronological approach, it surveys nearly two hundred years of French history, with events covered including The French Revolution, The Bourbon Restoration, The Third Republic, Occupied France, The Fourth Republic, The Gaullist...
Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series France since 1815 provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political changes in Franc...
A good marketing information system is an essential ingredient of all successful marketing. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this key subject. This book not only covers market research techniques but also shows how research techniques should fit into a broader market information system which is skilfully and intelligently designed to suit the particular corporate context.
A good marketing information system is an essential ingredient of all successful marketing. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this...
