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Year Like No Other
Money was already tight for UK families living on a low income before the COVID-19 pandemic, but national lockdowns made life much harder. Telling the stories of these families, …
Flexibility Paradox
Does flexible working really provide a better work-life balance? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an …
Researching Voluntary Action
The first book of its kind, this volume brings together a range of experts to review key methodological issues in the study of voluntary action, charitable behaviour and …
Care, Crisis and Activism
To provide fresh insights into the gendered nature of austerity via a focus on activist responses from a range of UK communities, drawing on new and timely research, and connecting …
Compulsory Income Management in Australia and New Zealand
More than a decade on from their conception, this book reflects on the consequences of income management policies in Australia and New Zealand. Drawing on a three-year study, it …
The Short Guide to International Development
International development is a vibrant, interdisciplinary area of the social sciences. This Short Guide offers a uniquely succinct and balanced account of this politically charged …
Doing Qualitative Desk-Based Research
Are you planning a desk-based qualitative research project, but aren’t sure how to get started? This essential book provides all the guidance and advice you'll need to complete …
University-Industry Partnerships for Positive Change
Robust university-industry partnerships are vital to achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create a better world for everyone. Developing the theory and …
Impacts of Welfare Conditionality
Should a citizen's right to social welfare be contingent on their personal behaviour? Welfare conditionality, linking citizens' eligibility for social benefits and services to …
Grieving for London
Grieving for London presents an unprecedented portrait of contemporary life among the working class in the Bethnal Green and Whitechapel neighborhoods of London's East End. Lisa …
Inside Retirement Housing
Many developed nations face the challenge of accommodating a growing, ageing population and creating appropriate forms of housing suitable for older people. Written by an …
Ageing and the Media
Media representations of ageing play a role in stereotype formation and even reinforce them. Encountering these stereotypes can negatively impact the self-esteem, health status, …