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First published in 1984, The Impact of Social Policy analyses and
evaluates the effects of social policy on British society in the
post-war period. The focus is on the consequences of social policy
and the authors differentiate clearly between the objectives of
social policy and what it actually achieves. What governments and
individuals claim that social policy does, and what happens in
practice, are not always one and the same thing. George and Wilding
examine the impact of social policy in a coherent and logical way,
looking at the social, the economic and the political aspects. They
conclude that social services are conducive to economic growth, and
that they are an important instrument for enhancing social
well-being although they do not reduce socio-economic inequalities
to any substantial degree. They also point out that although social
services buttress political stability, they have not prevented a
political crisis in the welfare state. This book will be of
interest to students of sociology, public policy, political
science, and economics.
First published in 1972, Motherless Families shows how, with the
slow disappearance of the extended family and the support that it
could offer in such situations, society has found itself
responsible for lone-parent families. The authors cover the
situation of about six hundred families in the East Midlands where
the father was caring for his children on his own. They examine the
father's feelings about his new circumstances, the problems he
faces and how he copes with them. They look at the ways in which
the social services, the modified extended family and the immediate
community react to the father's position. They also consider the
children's adaptation to the motherless situation and their new
relationships with the father or a mother substitute. In the final
chapter the authors examine the ways in which social class and
social values affect the definitions of social problems and the
formulation of social policy. Both administrators and practitioners
in the social services, as well as students of related subjects,
will welcome the research contained in this book, and will find the
authors' conclusions of particular help in their approach to the
problems of all types of one-parent families.
First Published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
A revised and rewritten version of the best-selling textbook,
described by "Sociological Review" as 'essential reading for every
student of social policy.'
Social Policy in Hong Kong provides for the first time a
comprehensive and critical analysis of social policy in Hong Kong.
It shows that Hong Kong is far from being a simple free market
economy. In many areas, Hong Kong has highly developed social
policies which make a major contribution to the quality of life of
its citizens.An introductory chapter provides background
information on the economic, social and political structure of the
region. Subsequent chapters cover issues such as health, housing,
education, poverty and social security, social care, transport and
labour protection. A concluding chapter draws out the essential
nature of the Hong Kong approach and constructs a balance sheet of
success and failure. With Hong Kong becoming a special
administrative region of the People's Republic of China on 1 July
1997, this timely book describes social policy in the territory at
the end of an era.
Endorsed by the International Association for the Advancement of
Space Safety (IAASS) and drawing on the expertise of the world s
leading experts in the field, Safety Design for Space Operations
provides the practical how-to guidance and knowledge base needed to
facilitate effective launch-site and operations safety in line with
current regulations.
With information on space operations safety design currently
disparate and difficult to find in one place, this unique reference
brings together essential material on:
Best design practices relating to space operations, such as the
design of spaceport facilities.
Advanced analysis methods, such as those used to calculate
launch and re-entry debris fall-out risk.
Implementation of safe operation procedures, such as on-orbit
space traffic management.
Safety considerations relating to the general public and the
environment in addition to personnel and asset protection.
Taking in launch operations safety relating unmanned missions,
such as the launch of probes and commercial satellites, as well as
manned missions, Safety Design for Space Operations provides a
comprehensive reference for engineers and technical managers within
aerospace and high technology companies, space agencies, spaceport
operators, satellite operators and consulting firms.
Fully endorsed by the International Association for the Advancement
of Space Safety (IAASS), with contributions from leading experts at
NASA, the European Space Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), amongst othersCovers all aspects of space
operations relating to safety of the general public, as well as the
protection of valuable assets and the environmentFocuses on launch
operations safety relating to manned and unmanned missions, such as
the launch of probes and commercial satellites "
"God, Why Am I Sick" gives 7 Biblical answers to this question. You
may have been attacked by accusers telling you that you are either
full of sin or empty of faith. They, like Job's accusers, may have
added to your misery. This book is a balanced teaching to a
puzzling question. It is full of Scripture verses that will assure
you of God's love, during this time when you need it most.
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