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The Conservative Governments and Social Policy

by Nick Ellison, Ian Greener, Peter Squires, Anne Daguerre, David Etherington, Catherine Bochel, Val Gillies, Rosalind Edwards, Stephen J. Ball, Harriet Churchill, Andrew Defty, Steven Corbett, Jon Glasby, Ann Marie Gray, Stephen D. McKay, Karen Rowlingson, Kirstein Rummery, Peter Somerville ...

Focusing on the policy approaches of Conservative governments since 2015, this book examines key social policy areas including education, health, housing, employment, children and young people, and more.Respected social policy researchers explore the degree to which the positions and policies of recent Conservative governments have differed from the previous Coalition government (2010–15). They ... Read more

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Focusing on the policy approaches of Conservative governments since 2015, this book examines key social policy areas including education, health, housing, employment, children and young people, and more.Respected social policy researchers explore the degree to which the positions and policies of recent Conservative governments have differed from the previous Coalition government (2010–15). They
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Bringing together researchers from the fields of social policy, economics, sociology and clinical psychology, this book offers new evidence on the inter-related problems faced by disability claimants, and identifies important lessons for policy.Explores how reducing the level of UK benefit claiming among those with health limitations has been a priority for successive governmentsArgues that
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Egalitarian Thought and Labour Politics

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In Egalitarian Thought and Labour Politics Nick Ellison argues that the concept of equality is the cornerstone of the British socialist tradition. He examines the alternative understandings of equality which have divided the labour party since 1930 and traces the origins of the current shift away from concern for social and economic equality to an increasing emphasis on liberty and individual ... Read more

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In Egalitarian Thought and Labour Politics Nick Ellison argues that the concept of equality is the cornerstone of the British socialist tradition. He examines the alternative understandings of equality which have divided the labour party since 1930 and traces the origins of the current shift away from concern for social and economic equality to an increasing emphasis on liberty and individual
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The Transformation of Welfare States?

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This accessible work provides a ‘political sociology’ of welfare states in industrial societies, with both historical and contemporary perspectives. Ellison focuses on the social and political underpinnings of a number of welfare regimes and looks at the transformations they have undergone and the challenges they face.This book assesses current debates about the role of ‘globalization’ in welfare ... Read more

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This accessible work provides a ‘political sociology’ of welfare states in industrial societies, with both historical and contemporary perspectives. Ellison focuses on the social and political underpinnings of a number of welfare regimes and looks at the transformations they have undergone and the challenges they face.This book assesses current debates about the role of ‘globalization’ in welfare
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Scattergood Baines

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"Scattergood Baines" is the first in a series of novels featuring the character Scattergood Baines, who is a shrewd and unconventional small-town philosopher. The novel is set in the fictional town of Coldriver and revolves around the humorous and often philosophical escapades of Scattergood Baines as he interacts with the townspeople.The character of Scattergood Baines became quite popular, ... Read more

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In "Hidden Water," Dane Coolidge intricately weaves a narrative that explores the rich tapestry of nature and human emotion against the backdrop of the American West. The novel's literary style is characterized by its evocative descriptions and deep psychological insights, drawing readers into the lives of its complex characters. Set during a time when the West was still filled with both promise
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The Nature of Goodness

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In 'The Nature of Goodness,' George Herbert Palmer presents a profound exploration of ethical philosophy and the intrinsic nature of moral excellence. Employing a nuanced literary style that intertwines rigorous analysis with accessible prose, Palmer delves into the complexities of goodness, drawing on a rich tapestry of philosophical traditions and contemporary thought. He scrutinizes various ... Read more

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In 'The Nature of Goodness,' George Herbert Palmer presents a profound exploration of ethical philosophy and the intrinsic nature of moral excellence. Employing a nuanced literary style that intertwines rigorous analysis with accessible prose, Palmer delves into the complexities of goodness, drawing on a rich tapestry of philosophical traditions and contemporary thought. He scrutinizes various
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By the Light of the Soul

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John Thorndyke's Cases

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"John Thorndyke's Cases" was published in 1909 and collect some of best Dr. Thorndyke's crime investigations. Thorndyke lives in London, at 5A of King's Bench Walk, in the Inner Temple. In his house, in addition to his apartment, there's a fully equipped laboratory for chemical investigation, photographic, microscopic and other.This ebook contains the original illustrations of the novels, a ... Read more

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"John Thorndyke's Cases" was published in 1909 and collect some of best Dr. Thorndyke's crime investigations. Thorndyke lives in London, at 5A of King's Bench Walk, in the Inner Temple. In his house, in addition to his apartment, there's a fully equipped laboratory for chemical investigation, photographic, microscopic and other.This ebook contains the original illustrations of the novels, a
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No Thoroughfare

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Two boys from the Foundling Hospital are given the same name, with disastrous consequences in adulthood. Two associates, wishing to right the wrong, are commissioned to find a missing heir. Their quest takes them from fungous wine cellars in the City of London to the sunshine of the Mediterranean—across the Alps in winter. Danger and treachery would prevail were it not for the courage of the ... Read more

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Two boys from the Foundling Hospital are given the same name, with disastrous consequences in adulthood. Two associates, wishing to right the wrong, are commissioned to find a missing heir. Their quest takes them from fungous wine cellars in the City of London to the sunshine of the Mediterranean—across the Alps in winter. Danger and treachery would prevail were it not for the courage of the
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The Debtor

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Though her best-known work is in the domain of short fiction, New England writer Mary E. Wilkins Freeman produced a number of novels over the course of her career, as well. In the intricately plotted tale The Debtor, the Carroll family, once part of the Southern aristocracy, has fallen on hard times. Driven by desperation, one member of the family goes to extremes to raise funds. ... Read more

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Though her best-known work is in the domain of short fiction, New England writer Mary E. Wilkins Freeman produced a number of novels over the course of her career, as well. In the intricately plotted tale The Debtor, the Carroll family, once part of the Southern aristocracy, has fallen on hard times. Driven by desperation, one member of the family goes to extremes to raise funds.
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What Katy Did at School

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The novel follows Katy Carr, the spirited and adventurous protagonist, as she embarks on a new phase of her life by attending a boarding school in the fictional town of Hillsover. Katy's experiences at the school are a central focus of the story, as she navigates friendships, academic challenges, and personal growth. The book also introduces new characters, including Katy's roommate, Rose Red, and ... Read more

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The novel follows Katy Carr, the spirited and adventurous protagonist, as she embarks on a new phase of her life by attending a boarding school in the fictional town of Hillsover. Katy's experiences at the school are a central focus of the story, as she navigates friendships, academic challenges, and personal growth. The book also introduces new characters, including Katy's roommate, Rose Red, and
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