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Our obsession with speed is deeply entrenched in our cultures, politics and interaction with technology. Critically appraising the existing literature on the notion of speed, this book sheds light on the contemporary challenges associated with the 21st century and offers a unique map of multiple socio-technical and human dimensions of speed.

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The thrilling, true, cold-war era story of counterespionage in Moscow and the clandestine eavesdropping arms race.

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The definitive account of the battle over Obamacare, based on interviews with sources who were in the room, from the nation's foremost healthcare journalist.

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A timely, heartfelt and tough analysis of Britain's New Labour years from a hugely respected journalist and former politician. It is destined to become the definitive critique of the Blair years.

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For those who witnessed the global collapse of socialism, its resurrection in the twenty-first century comes as a surprise, even a shock. How can socialism work now when it has never worked before

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Denmark is officially the happiest nation on Earth, so when journalist Helen Russell finds herself spending a year in rural Jutland, she decides she'll do all she can to uncover the secrets of the Danes' happiness. But will the long, dark winters and pickled herring take their toll

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From Socrates to government spin doctors, Trust is a popular, gripping account of the most vital political issue of the 21st century.

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The untold story of the attack in Benghazi - soon to be an HBO film from the producer of Behind The Candelabra.

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This book provides an accessible overview of human needs,exploring how they may be translated into rights. It also looks at how social policy can be informed by a politics of human need.

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Although state provision may have dominated in Britain since 1945, there is a growing movement towards welfare pluralism - a mixed economy of welfare - involving private, voluntary and informal sectors. This book, written by social policy and welfare experts, sheds light on this neglected area of social policy.

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Demonstrating the relevance of theory to political and policy debates and practice, this dynamic and fully updated second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory. It includes a new chapter featuring debates around disability, sexuality and the environment.

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Drawing on case studies from voluntary and community activities in England, this book challenges existing academic, policy and practice conceptions about voluntary action and develops a realistic understanding of how voluntary action works in practice.

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Patricia Williams never expected her parents to survive into old age, let alone to become their caregiver. But when she finds herself in this role, she realizes the only way to survive it is to stop ignoring and start healing from the alcoholism, infidelity, and political fissures that have divided her family for decades.

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Jackie has known tumultuous times: she escaped war-torn China as a toddler with her medicalmissionary parents, grew up with emotional abuse,and came of age in the 1960s. But after returning to China at thirty-eight with her aging parents and being stunned by a revelation about their past, she begins an unexpected questfor forgiveness, self-fulfillment, and the authentic life she craves.

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This important book provides the first substantial analysis of white working class perspectives on multiculturalism and change in the UK, improving our understanding of this under-researched group and suggesting a new and progressive agenda for white working class communities.

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Offers the first systematic study of the Labor and Greens relationship in Australia, examining its history, experience in government, and prospects for the future. Based on over forty interviews with party figures - including leaders and senior ministers - the book asks a number of pressing questions about the relationship.

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The lush surreal illustrations of this book and its short humouristic story telling make it a fun, quick read for all ages and for anyone obliquely interested in our thirst for development and the nature of who we are.

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A fascinating and important exploration into how copyright has become a tool of unprecedented power and wealth for the few, widening the gap between the richest and poorest in society.

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'Highly persuasive ... a well-organised and solid dossier that alerts us to legalised chemical trickery.' - The Spectator
'A bombshell book' - Daily Mail
'Eye-opening and important . . . a book full of righteous anger' - Bee Wilson

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A powerful exploration of the use of carcinogenic nitro-additives in the meat millions of people eat every week.