Regulation is a key concern of industries consumers citizens & governments alike Building on the success of the first edition Understanding Regulation Second Edition provides the reader with an introduction to key debates & discussions in the field of regulation from a number of disciplinary perspectives looking towards law economics business political science sociology & social administration The book has been extensively revised & updated to take into account the significant developments & events of the past decade Containing several new chapters it has been completely restructured into seven parts covering the fundamental issues regarding regulation; different types of regulatory strategies; rules & enforcement; quality & evaluation; regulation at different levels of government; network issues; & concluding thoughts Drawing on cross-sectoral & cross-national examples this book reviews the central questions of regulation & reflects upon those contentious issues that affect the design & operation of regulatory institutions Amongst other topics it discusses 'better regulation' enforcement self-regulation risk regulation cost-benefit analysis & more utility regulation-oriented topics such as price-setting It will be an essential resource for academics researchers & graduates across the social sciences studying regulation ...

Develop the knowledge & skills you need to become a research-literate evidence-based practitioner with this user-friendly book Mirroring the way practicing nurses read research reports the book begins with a research article's conclusion-the section that most directly addresses the clinical meaning of a research study-and works backward through each section in the research article Organized around user-centered questions such as how conclusions were reached which patients the conclusions apply to & how the study was done each chapter begins with a clinical case that identifies the clinical question the nurse is seeking to answer & one or two published research articles that directly relate to the clinical case See the relevance of research to clinical practice through the authors' unique approach that helps you learn about research methodology in a natural intuitive way Explore the ways that becoming research literate will help your clinical practice with Rebar & Gersch Evidence-Based Bridge Theory Increase your understanding of difficult abstract concepts through visually dynamic graphics Broaden your knowledge with enhanced coverage of two important forms of nursing research-systematic reviews & mixed method research including the AAAAA Evidence-Based Practice Model Become a savvy consumer of research with an easy-to-understand review of the basic statistical information necessary for interpreting research studies Access clinical cases that reflect nursing practice in a variety of settings from acute care to public health & across a range of specialties Find the information you need fast with anytime anywhere access to the fully searchable text online ...

This bestselling introduction to research supports those new to the topic by demystifying jargon & simply explaining the key concepts 208 pages Ellis Peter ...

This timely book provides a comprehensive overview of geographical historical political cultural & geostrategic factors that drive Russia today Explaining Russia's perspective it offers a much-needed analysis that will help readers understand how the country deals with its domestic issues & how these influence Russian foreign policy 184 pages 1 Graphs; 9 Tables unspecified; 6 Maps Laruelle Marlene ...

What are schemas & why do they matter? Again! Again! provides an introduction to understanding & supporting schemas & schema play in young children Practitioners will find an overview of schemas with guidance on where they fit within the EYFS There are examples of schemas with illustrations & descriptions of common behaviour patterns & these are set within the general context of child development The intention is to help early years practitioners identify schemas & to understand both how important they are & the vital role they play in the growing child's learning The aim is to help the reader understand how they can develop plan & resource activities which support children's learning through experiment & play ...

The emergence of social enterprises over the past 35 years has been an exciting & significant development in the economy at a local national & international level How should we understand the growing popularity of social enterprise & the wider social economy? Are alternative business models even more relevant in an uncertain business climate? Do they provide a robust response to periods of state 'austerity'? How do social enterprises contribute to global initiatives to improve the sustainability & responsibility of the business community? Through discussion of theoretical & practical considerations for the field & a wealth of learning features this 2nd edition of Understanding Social Enterprise Focuses on the distinct pathways that social enterprises follow critiquing the competencies & practices that contribute to a successful social economy Contains updated coverage on sector issues including the recent development of the social investment industry Explores how private voluntary & public sector agencies engage the social economy & how distinctive new forms have emerged from it Examines the management of social enterprises in different contexts within the social economy Contains updated coverage of international issues informed by global studies of the social economies Revisions include a new tripartite structure & two new chapters on ' Marketing & Measuring Social Value' & ' Social Investment & Crowd Funding' Visit the companion website for sample curricula instructors' manual Power Point slides & extra case studies for lecturers & access to full-text journal articles for students ...

The political & economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis This fully revised restructured & updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes & their implications since the elections of 2010 & 2015 280 pages No ...

Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice Understanding Social Work reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society law & policy This popular text continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers for anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role ...

While this text would naturally suit Political Science & International Relations students Mc Cormick realises that the EU is both a global political actor & the wealthiest marketplace in the world which means the EU must be studied from multiple disciplinary persepctives ...

Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend & consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach & how it is used in the teaching & learning of young children The book will enable the reader to analyse the essential elements of this Approach to early childhood & and its relationship to quality early years practice This second edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in the Early Years Foundation Stage &

Includes:: a fresh examination of the relationship between technology & the Montessori approach as well as a brand new chapter Learning in Montessori Settings Exploring all areas of the curriculum including the organisation of Montessori schools the environment learning & teaching & the outcomes for children this bookexamines the historical context of the Montessori approach & its relevance to modern-day education;explores Montessori's views of child development & the role of the learning environment in a child's educational development;details the organisation of Montessori schools worldwide & the structure of a typical day in a Montessori setting;highlights the principles of Montessori pedagogy including the tools & strategies employed by its practitioners;considers how & what children learn in a Montessori setting & the links with EYFS 2017;
Includes: new benefits & challenges of the Montessori approach to children's lives Understanding the Montessori Approach provides an accessible overview of this major pedagogical influence on early years practice supported by case studies examples summaries & reflective practice questions This new edition not only highlights the core ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing & reflecting on their own practice but accomodates revisions to educational curriculum & policy in order to serve as an invaluable resource for students & practitioners alike


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