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  • Emma Paterson, Trade Unionist and Feminist, In Her Own Words

    Edición de Steven Parfitt ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Gender and History
    Emma Paterson was a pioneer of trade unionism for women. In her short life, she set up a League dedicated to that cause, edited a newspaper to publicise it and travelled the UK working for it. Her spoken and written work addressed issues still with us today, from the gender pay gap to domestic labour, and those thankfully consigned to history, such as whether women should be able to vote or find ... Leer más

    $64.99 USD

  • Contingent Faculty and the Remaking of Higher Education

    A Labor History

    de Eric Fure-Slocum, Claire Goldstene, Gary Rhoades, Elizabeth Hohl, Elizabeth Tandy Shermer, Joe Berry, Helena Worthen, Gwendolyn Alker, Sue Doe0, Steven Shulman1, Aimee Loiselle2, Claire Raymond3, Diane Angell4, Miguel Juarez5, Erin Hatton6, Maria C Maisto7, Anne Wiegard8, William A Herbert9, Joseph van der Naald0, Jeff Schuhrke1, Anne McLeer2, Trevor Griffey3, Steven Parfitt4, Naomi R Williams5, Jiyoon Park6 ...
    Series series Working Class in American History
    An educational crisis from its origins to present-day experiencesIn the United States today, almost three-quarters of the people teaching in two- and four-year colleges and universities work as contingent faculty. They share the hardships endemic in the gig economy: lack of job security and health care, professional disrespect, and poverty wages that require them to juggle multiple jobs.This ... Leer más

    $21.59 USD

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  • Liberalism and the Social Problem

    Enriched edition.

    de Winston Churchill, Isla Caldwell ...
    In "Liberalism and the Social Problem," Winston Churchill embarks on an incisive exploration of the interplay between liberal thought and the social challenges of his time. Unfolding with a blend of eloquent prose and deeply reasoned argumentation, Churchill addresses the pressing issues of inequality, poverty, and the role of the state in the lives of its citizens. This work is grounded in the ... Leer más

    $1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Fall of the Faculty:The Rise of the All-Administrative University and Why It Matters

    de Benjamin Ginsberg ...
    Until very recently, American universities were led mainly by their faculties, which viewed intellectual production and pedagogy as the core missions of higher education. Today, as Benjamin Ginsberg warns in this eye-opening, controversial book, "deanlets"--administrators and staffers often without serious academic backgrounds or experience--are setting the educational agenda. The Fall of the ... Leer más

    $35.09 USD

  • The People’s Rights. Winston S. Churchill Early Speeches. Illustrated

    de Winston S. Churchill ...
    The People’s Rights is a powerful collection of early speeches by Winston S. Churchill, delivered during his time as a rising star in the Liberal Party in the years 1909–1910. In these addresses, Churchill passionately defends the social reforms introduced by the Liberal government and makes the case for expanding the role of the state to protect the working class and reduce inequality. Set ... Leer más

    $0.99 USD

  • The Cult of Efficiency

    de Janice Gross Stein ...
    Series series The CBC Massey Lectures
    We live in an age dominated by the cult of efficiency. Efficiency in the raging debate about public goods is often used as a code word to advance political agendas. When it is used correctly, efficiency is important: it must always be part of the conversation when resources are scarce and citizens and governments have important choices to make among competing priorities.Even when the language of ... Leer más

    $13.09 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Party System

    de Hilaire Belloc, Cecil Chesterton ...
    Pertinent to America, Britain, and other Western democracies, this book explains that what people believe happens in national assemblies and parliaments is radically different from the reality. Instead of being places where debate is intense, passionate, and aimed at the national interest, the fact is most members of these institutions act on behalf of powerful, unelected interests. They know, ... Leer más

    $12.39 USD

  • Equal Is Unfair

    America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality

    de Don Watkins, Yaron Brook ...
    "Shows that government intervention in all areas of our lives—not income inequality—is what's really threatening the American Dream." —Mallory Factor, New York Times–bestselling author of ShadowbossesWe've all heard that the American Dream is vanishing, and that the cause is rising income inequality. The rich are getting richer by rigging the system in their favor, leaving the rest of us to ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

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  • Public Administration

    Key Issues Challenging Practitioners

    de Michael Anthony Tarallo ...
    How public affairs are run depends upon the degree of authority and control central government decides to relinquish to regional and local governments, and the extent to which it favors citizen involvement in the governing process. Public administrators do not operate in a vacuum. The context within which decision-making takes place greatly influences public administrators approach to public ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD

  • English Poor Law Policy

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of English Poor Law Policy and Social Welfare in the 19th and 20th Centuries

    de Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, Rowan Silvershaw ...
    In 'English Poor Law Policy,' the anthology carefully curates a selection of influential writings that delve into the complexities of welfare laws in England, tracing their evolution and ripe for scholarly exploration. This collection spans a variety of literary forms, from analytical essays to compelling critiques, reflecting on how social and economic policies have shaped the lives of the ... Leer más

    $1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Corporatizing Canada

    Making Business Out of Public Service

    de Jamie Brownlee, Chris Hurl, Kevin Walby ...
    From schools to hospitals, from utilities to food banks, over the past thirty years corporatization has transformed the public sector in Canada. Economic elites take control of public institutions and use business metrics to evaluate their performance, transforming public programs into corporate revenue streams.Senior managers use corporate methodology to set priorities in social services and ... Leer más

    $24.49 USD

  • A History of Banks for Savings in Great Britain and Ireland

    de William Lewins ...
    "A History of Banks for Savings in Great Britain and Ireland" by William Lewins provides a comprehensive exploration of the development and impact of savings banks in the British Isles. The book delves into the origins of these financial institutions, highlighting their role in promoting thrift and financial literacy among the working class. Lewins meticulously examines various case studies, ... Leer más

    $0.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus