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From the workhouse to the home: evolution of care policy for older people in Ireland
Virpi Timonen, Martha DoyleCare of older persons in their own homes has in recent years received much attention in Ireland. The proponents of domiciliary care draw on both economic and quality of life…
Understanding old age and victimisation: a critical exploration
Jason L. Powell, Azrini WahidinThe purpose of paper is to shine light on the under‐theorised relationship between old age and victmisation. In classical criminological studies, the relationship between “age”…
Pakistani model of diversity management: rediscovering Jinnah's vision
Jawad SyedThe paper endeavours to propose a Pakistani model of diversity management that is consistent with Pakistan's unique culture and socio‐political context.
New public management and social work in Sweden and England: Challenges and opportunities for staff in predominantly female organizations
Elisabeth E.B. Berg, Jim J.J. Barry, John J.P. ChandlerThis paper aims to explore the issues for middle‐level social work managers arising from the development of the new public management, with its emphasis on the intensification of…
The institutional dynamics of homelessness: The United States of America and Japan compared
Augusto De VenanziPrevious research has made it clear that homelessness is a social condition that finds its origins in structural causes such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, chronic…
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