International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy: Volume 20 Issue 11/12

Subjects:

Table of contents

Professions in European and UK markets: the European professional federations

Julia Evetts

Discusses the importance of professions within states asking questions such as “are these occupations monopolies whose anti‐competitive effects distort the social and economic…

Understanding the learning styles of students: implications for educators

James Poon Teng Fatt

Aims to understand a group learning style so that teachers can best adapt their teaching style and materials to suit the students. Defines learning styles and briefly covers…

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Two common mistakes about globalisation

Ted Trainer

Argues that two mistakes are evident in the critical literature on globalization. Cites the first as “globalization is a policy option that more humane or sensible leadership…

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Education policies as means to tackle income disparity: the Singapore case

Pundarik Mukhopadhaya

Outlines the education system in Singapore, discusses various education policies taken by the government of Singapore and examines their equality‐enhancing effects. Explores how…

Poverty in the Pacific Islands

Clem Tisdell

Examines the socio‐economic situation of the least developed Pacific Island nations (Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tuvalu and Kiribati) and the type of economics development…

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Discrimination against employees who exercise their First Amendment rights: a US perspective

Sean Spelber, Brian H. Kleiner

Introduces the US First Amendment before considering different freedoms we have and how they relate in the workplace. Uses specific cases to demonstrate what is currently…

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Cover of International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN:

0144-333X

Online date, start – end:

1981

Copyright Holder:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Open Access:

hybrid

Editor:

  • Prof Colin Williams