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Die Analyse systematischen politischen Lernens markiert bisher eher ei­ ne Leerstelle im Kanon sozialwissenschaftlicher Forschungen, und dies trotz aller Forschungen zur Politikberatung, zur Forschungsnutzung und zum ...

Die vorliegende Studie ist hervorgegangen aus einer Vorlesung "Zur Politologie der Staatsfinanzen". Sie betuht teilweise auf empirischem Material, das im Rahmen des (von der Stiftung Volkswagenwerk ge­ fOrderten) Projekts...

"Sozialplanung in der Praxis" handelt von einem Gegenstand, von dem viel die Rede ist, iiber den man aber recht wenig weiB. Zwar fUllen Sammlungen von Pliinen mittlerweile ganze Regale, wurde eine Vielzahl von Leitfiiden und...

1. Dhne Zweifel hat die "Neue Soziale Frage" durch die sich 1 abzeichnende Krise des Wohlfahrtsstaates wieder an Aktuali­ tat gewonnen. Wir beobachten den zunehmend harter werdenden Kampf der Interessenten bzw. Benefiziare, der...

1) Es ist zu beachten, daB der Begriff Mittel hier in zweifacher Weise Verwendung findet. Einerse~ts ist von Mitteln die Rede, die der Bedtirfnisbefriedigung dienen. Zum anderen ist von Ziel-Mittel-Zusammenhangen im ...

1. 1. Die Fragestellung Der Bundesminister fUr Raumordnung, Bauwesen und Stadtebau schrieb im Sommer 1977 einige Forschungsprojekte aus, zu denen ein Gutachten Uber 'raumstrukturelle Wirkungen der Forschungs­ und ...

1. Einleitung 13 1. 1 Zur bisherigen Diskussion Uber Mc;glichkeiten und Grenzen der Reformpolitik 13 1. 2 Reformpolitik als (zyklischer) ProzeB - Aufbau und Eingrenzung der Arbeit 15 1. 3 AnknUpfungspunkte fUr die Analyse von...

,,Planung" gehört zu den besonders schillernden Begriffen in der bundesdeut­ schen Sprachlandschaft. Harmlos und selbstverständlich kommt das Wort daher, wenn es um die Dispositionen von privaten Haushalten (Urlaubsplanung)...

Are you a social worker, child and youth worker, foster parent, or a family interested in adopting, whether you are actively engaged in this role or considering opening your home to a child or youth in need? This book offers invaluable education and...

"Billy Selesnick tells all (well, almost all) in Memoirs of an Artist, the meandering story of his life. While outlining his artistic growth, his druggie lifestyle, and sexual peccadillos, Selesnick doesn't shy away from talking about his old pal Chuck...

The remarkable true story of the uncompromising and relentless detective who investigated one of America's first serial killers, the man known as the 'Devil in the White City,' H. H. Holmes, and others like him. This extraordinary...

26 YEARSIn "Justice for Omar," siblings embark on a harrowing journey through the corridors of injustice and the depths of familial devotion. As Omar languishes behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, his sister Rasheeda, determined to unveil the...

— 2017 SUNSHOT BOOK PRIZE FOR NONFICTION —A gift of truth for a generation of Dreamers, a vault of memories for their parents, and a record of shame, pride, sorrow, humor, and forgotten fact for a nation of immigrants.One comes away from...

This book is written by Southern African social welfare, social work, social development, social security and social policy academics, practitioners and advocates who have varying degrees of experience. The authors who contributed chapters to...

As computer and internet technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, the rate of cybercrimes is increasing. Crimes employing mobile devices, data embedding/mining systems, computers, network communications, or any malware impose a huge threat to...

Advancing technologies, especially computer technologies, have necessitated the creation of a comprehensive investigation and collection methodology for digital and online evidence. The goal of cyber forensics is to perform a structured investigation...

Every year thousands of men father children later placed for adoption or donor-conception. Some of them thought they would forget. Some claim they never knew. There are several million of these secret fathers in the United States alone-in The...

You Left Your Paw Prints on My HeartThis is the story of Big Boy, a rescue dog that was brave and loving until the end. I know you didn't want to leave us. But when the time came, you did - with your eyes locked on mine, and your head in my lap.Our lives...

With Foreword by Zac Stuart-Pontier, producer of CrimetownFor Bobby Walason, the turning point in his life began when he was thrown out of his house at age twelve. It was also the best moment in his short life. Forced to survive on his...

Mexican Drug Groups in Chicago is the true account of cocaine trafficking and money laundering activities conducted by cartels in Chicago. The story begins with an explanation of how cartels establish insulated groups to move cocaine and money,...

After a debilitating stroke, Balmy Knight moves in with her daughter's family. As she begins to recover her health, she misses her independence. Finding her days full of tedious boredom, Balmy uses mischievous antics to add excitement to her life. Her...

In Book V of The Bureau—Code of Honor—a grim "Cold War" settles in to replace the recent global conflagration, spawning a Red Scare at home and abroad surpassing the postwar paranoia of 1919-20. Declan O'Hara returns to FBI...

ABOUT THE BOOK:Anyone fascinated by true crime and legal thrillers will want to read The Sky's The Limit: People v. Newton, The Real Trial of the 20th Century? In comparing the 1968 trial of Black Panther Party leader Huey Newton to other riveting...

Through the Branches is a companion volume to the authors' previous book, Swaying in the Treetops. In this book, readers are invited to peek into the home of this somewhat unusual family, as the authors provide a glimpse of everyday life. What's it like...

Drawing from the author's fieldwork and his personal experiences in law enforcement, The Militarization of the Police? Ideology Versus Reality employs social science analysis to refute claims that the police in the United States have become...

For decades, community-centered social services have been promoted as an admirable ideal. Yet the concept of decentralized services delivered where people live has proved to be an elusive ideal as well, with the promise of empowerment often giving way to...

Our uncertain times are hard enough for adults to navigate. For all too many young people-even many who appear to possess good coping skills-the challenges may seem overwhelming. More and more, resilience stands as an integral component in prevention...

The role of behavioral and social sciences in the courtroom setting has expanded exponentially in the past few decades.  It is now widely recognized that scientists in these areas provide critical contextual information for legal decision making,...

As the cornerstone of applied behavior analysis, functional assessment is supported by a burgeoning literature that focuses on identification of and interventions for aggressive, self-injurious, and other challenging behaviors. Although the number of...

On March 1, 2010, Elizabeth Hugo’s life changed dramatically when her ninety-two-year-old father, Victor Mazzullo, moved into her home. Blind, diabetic, and suffering from dementia, her papa required total care for his every need. As her daily life...

Whether caused by illness, accident, or incident, brain injury requires multi-tiered resources for the patient and considerable external care and support. When recovery is sidelined by depression, anger, grief, or turmoil, family members and the support...

Statistics in Criminal Justice takes an approach that emphasizes the application and interpretation of statistics in research in crime and justice. This text is meant for both students and researchers who want to gain a basic understanding of common...

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This study of children's participation in decisions about their care draws on recent work in sociology and anthropology, psychology and legal philosophy in order to understand this challenging area of social life. It also reports on original and...

Why do true crime stories exert such popular fascination? What do they have to say about the fear of crime in the present moment? This book examines the historical origins and development of true crime and its evolution into distinctive contemporary...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

Residential Education as an Option for At-Risk Youth explores recent residential programs in Israel, draws comparisons with their European counterparts, and recommends practical approaches for the revitalization of such programs in the United States...

Performance Evaluation in the Human Services is a practical, specific book for managers on how to conduct performance evaluations. The book moves beyond the traditional rating scale and focuses on a new model involving the employee in the evaluation...

Examining "old media" treatment of crime legends: news reports, fictional film and television depictions, and "new media" interactive discussions: versions and discussions circulating in Internet newsgroups and via electronic mail lists, this text...

As culturally relevant psychiatry becomes common practice, the need for competent and culturally relevant forensic psychiatry comes to the forefront. This volume, written by one expert in cultural psychiatry and another in forensic psychiatry addresses...

In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the role of the prison as a source of political ideas and site of political engagement, as well as in the prisoner's quest for citizenship. The rising number of prisoners has increased fiscal...

Culturally safe healthcare is rapidly challenging previous notions of cultural competency or cultural sensitivity in healthcare provision. The increasing number of vulnerable populations means healthcare must be given by a healthcare provider who has...