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Poverty: Global Perspectives, Challenges and Issues of the 21st Century

Hunger and Poverty: Causes, Impacts and Eradication, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Poverty in modern societies has been of utmost importance and always is considered as a global issue. Most economic policies of governments have direct impacts on reducing or increasing the number of poor people in the society. However, a significant number of people in developing countries still live in poverty. This book reviews global perspectives,…
Philanthropy: Past, Present and Future Perspectives

Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Philanthropy is a general term used to describe actions taken by individuals and organizations to benefit social units and universal causes. In practical terms, philanthropy is a type of social movement for the sake of human needs and generally refers to individual contributions or those of larger organizations aiming to serve the public good. This…
Listening to their Voices of Bravery and Heroism: Exploring the Aftermath of Officers’ Loss and Trauma in the Line of Duty

Law, Crime and Law Enforcement, Crime and Criminal Justice, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Police work is challenging. Police officers are sworn to maintain peace and order in our communities. However, police officers often jeopardize their own safety and lives in order to serve and protect civilians from eminent threat. Exposure to multiple critical incidents often has a severe impact on officers’ health and personal lives. This book presents…
Narcotics Decriminalization: Adopted Practices in Select Countries

Drug Transit and Distribution, Interception and Control, Crime and Criminal Justice, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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This book, prepared by the foreign law specialists and analysts of the Law Library of Congress, provides a review of laws adopted in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, and Uruguay with regard to legalization, decriminalization, or other forms of…
Generation X, Y and the Baby Boomers

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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To aid with a serious shortage of empirical studies on generational human resource management (HRM) preferences, Chapter One aims to add to the discussion in two ways. Firstly, by providing an extensive theoretical systematization of HRM practices which are likely to be the most effective for achieving high performance from the two prevailing generations in…
Improving the Psychological Health of Foreign Workers in Developing Countries: A Socio-Ecological Analysis of the Saudi Construction Industry

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Managing psychological health of the workforce in developing countries has more challenges than in developed nations. Among the challenges are: bureaucracy, ineffective institutional structures for implementing work health and safety laws, and ignorance on the part of workers about their rights to a decent workplace. However, the manifestation of these challenges varies from country to…
Migrants: Public Attitudes, Challenges and Policy Implications

Immigration in the 21st Century: Political, Social and Economic Issues, Social Policy and Welfare, Immigration Law, Law and Society, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Chapter One reviews the interplay between the phenomenon of migration and corresponding response from health care establishments, and analyzes the challenges posed by migrant crises and its implications for the future of public healthcare. In Chapter Two, the authors discuss how different socioeconomic and cultural disciplines, such as economics, anthropology, geography, political science, and heath,…
Informatics in Social Work Practice: Technology within the Field

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Technology and informatics in the field of applied social work is at the cusp of development within the profession. For many years, other applied fields such as medicine and nursing have been implementing and benefiting from the use of technology in practice. Technology has improved outcomes for researchers, practitioners, and consumers within the field of…
Restorative and Transitional Justice: Perspectives, Progress and Considerations for the Future

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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The concept of justice covers a broad spectrum of human existential issues, and is defined according to established relationships that always put the human person as reference. Restorative justice and transitional justice fall into the wide range of attempts to explain and address injustices by seeking accountability, finding adequate sanctions that are proportionate to harm,…
Navigating the Storms of Life: Critical Lessons for Christian and Non-Christian Social Workers

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Religion and Society, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Christianity, Religion, Humanities
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In life, people face challenges and storms that come in different forms and fashions. These personal storms vary in scope, size and gravity, and some have short term effects whereas others may have long term effects. Whatever the magnitude of a storm, perhaps the most critical consideration at the end of the day is not…
Health and Freedom in the Balance: Exploring the Tensions among Public Health, Individual Liberty, and Governmental Authority

Public Health in the 21st Century, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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The clash between individual liberties and the protection of the greater population is an ongoing conflict between core principles held dear by Americans for centuries. One of the nexus points occurs in the application of public health measures by governmental authorities to defeat deadly germs, perhaps on an epidemic scale, in ways that can erode…
The SNAP Program: Elements and Recipient Fraud Issues

Social Welfare Policies and Programs - Patterns, Implications and Prospects, Social Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called the Food Stamp Program, is designed primarily to increase the food purchasing power of eligible low-income households to help them buy a nutritionally adequate low-cost diet. This book describes the rules related to eligibility for SNAP benefits as well as the rules for benefits and their redemption.…
Forensic Analysis of Gunshot Residue, 3D-Printed Firearms, and Gunshot Injuries: Current Research and Future Perspectives

Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and Corrections, Crime and Criminal Justice
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As technology continues to advance forward, it is crucial that the forensic disciplines maintain their lead over the criminal element. The field of firearm analysis is one such area that has experienced rapid developments, spurred on by recent technological advancements. With the invention of high resolution 3D-printing, new improvements in instrumental techniques such as Raman…
Knowledge Discovery in Cyberspace: Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Research, Crime and Criminal Justice, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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This book is a practical handbook of research on dealing with mathematical methods in crime prevention for special agents, and discusses their capabilities and benefits that stem from integrating statistical analysis and predictive modeling. It consists of a current collection of research with contributions by authors from different nations in different disciplines. After reading this…
Public Policy and Social Change: Perspectives, Challenges and Future Directions

Political Science and History, Social Policy, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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In this book, the evolution of building a modern and creative society in China is explored in juxtaposition with the development of school education in China. The authors examine how music education may help initiate a policy dialogue on creativity in China’s school music education and the challenges between contemporary cultural and social values and…
Homelessness, Poverty and Unemployment

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Hunger and Poverty: Causes, Impacts and Eradication, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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This book provides an introduction to the interconnections between homelessness, poverty and unemployment. Various populations are included, such as homeless youth and families, the elderly and individuals who have experienced traumatic events as these populations are most effected in terms of homelessness and poverty. Chapters are included that can be applied to a conceptual framework…
Foster Care: Global Issues, Challenges and Perspectives of the 21st Century

Family Issues in the 21st Century, Child Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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In the first chapter of Foster Care: Global Issues, Challenges and Perspectives of the 21st Century, the authors explore modern research regarding children of foster parents around the world, including an overview of literature and the use of an online virtual platform to connect the fostering community. Experts from Canada, the United States, Ireland, Sweden,…
Protests and Riots: Past, Present and Future Perspectives

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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In Protests and Riots: Past, Present and Future Perspectives, the authors analyse a variety of civil disturbances in Manchester and Salford, beginning with the English Civil war to demonstrate that a contemporary claim of senseless violence with later acknowledgment of the implication of the broader context is as true of this locality as of anywhere…
The Impact and Implications of Crisis: A Comprehensive Approach Combining Elements of Health and Society

Social Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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This book tries to give an approach of the implications of crisis, especially in health and social systems. The economic crisis, as a global phenomenon of the first decade of the twentieth century, has had a negative impact on all health and social indicators. Therefore, severe austerity measures and inadequacy of resources can lead to…
An Echo of Silence: A Comprehensive Research Study on Early Child Marriage (ECM) in Iran

Social Issues, Justice and Status, Child Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Cultural Studies
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There is insufficient data on the practice and the repercussions of early childhood marriage (ECM) in Iran. Social Anthropologist Kameel Ahmady, recipient of the 2017 Truth Honour Award by the London Law School and the IKWR Women’s Rights Organisation, exposes the ugly truth about ECM in Iran in this ground-breaking research study. Unflinching in its…
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Background and Issues

Social Welfare Policies and Programs - Patterns, Implications and Prospects, Social Policy and Welfare
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This book is a compilation of CRS reports on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant in the United States. TANF was formed in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, and it imparts federal grants to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the territories and American Indian tribes…
Children’s Issues and Legislation: Select Analysis and Implications

Laws and Legislation, Child Welfare, Social Policy and Welfare, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
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This book is a compilation of CRS reports on children’s issues and legislation. Some topics discussed herein include runaway and homeless youth, unauthorized childhood arrivals, the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, the Missing Children’s Assistance Act and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
Energy Policies of Turkey During the Erdogan Era: Facts and Lies

Energy Policies, Politics and Prices, Social Policy
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Erdogan discovered in 2002 that energy policies and the energy sector would create a mechanism to institute his dynasty in Turkey. The energy policies of the Erdogan era include how the Erdogan family engaged in the international energy business in Turkey and neighboring countries, and how they became wealthy. After many years of supporting the…
Indicators of School Crime and Safety

Safety and Risk in Society, Crime and Criminal Justice
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Our nation’s schools should be safe havens for teaching and learning, free of crime and violence. Any instance of crime or violence at school not only affects the individuals involved, but also may disrupt the educational process and affect bystanders, the school itself, and the surrounding community (Brookmeyer, Fanti, and Henrich 2006; Goldstein, Young, and…

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