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Book Synopsis Handbook on Policy, Process and Governing by : H.K. Colebatch
Download or read book Handbook on Policy, Process and Governing written by H.K. Colebatch and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-28 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook covers the accounts, by practitioners and observers, of the ways in which policy is formed around problems, how these problems are recognized and understood, and how diverse participants come to be involved in addressing them. H.K. Colebatch and Robert Hoppe draw together a range of original contributions from experts in the field to illuminate the ways in which policies are formed and how they shape the process of governing.
Book Synopsis The Review of Economic Performance and Social Progress by : Keith G. Banting
Download or read book The Review of Economic Performance and Social Progress written by Keith G. Banting and published by IRPP. This book was released on 2001 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters in this volume provide experts' views of specific dimensions of the economic & social developments in Canada during the 1990s. The chapters are organized into four sections dealing with basic concepts, the public view of economic & social trends, changes in key public policies, and outcomes in terms of the economic, social, & environmental record of the 1990s. Specific topics covered include the concept of social progress, defining & measuring social progress, monetary policy, the relationship between social capital & the economy, unemployment, deficit elimination, fiscal policy, trade liberalization, income security policy, income distribution, labour market outcomes, child well-being, and economic growth & environmental degradation.
Download or read book Critical Hope written by Kari Grain, PhD and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the 7 principles for practicing critical hope--because hope isn’t something you have; it’s something you do. Each person has a unique, ever-changing relationship to hope. Hope alone can be transformational--but in moments of despair, or when you’re up against profound injustice, it isn’t enough on its own. Hope without action is, at best, naive. At its worst, it tricks you into giving up the power and agency you have to change systems that cause suffering. Enter critical hope: a spark of passion, an abiding belief that transformation is not just possible, but vital. This is hope in action: a vibrant, engaged practice and a commitment to honoring transformative potential across a vast spectrum of experience. Dr. Kari Grain, PhD, offers 7 principles for practicing critical hope: Hope is necessary, but hope alone is not enough Critical hope is not something you have; it’s something you practice. Critical hope is messy, uncomfortable, and full of contradictions. Critical hope is intimately entangled with the body and the land Critical hope requires bearing witness to social and historical trauma Critical hope requires interruptions and invitations Anger and grief have a seat at the table The principles for practicing critical hope are not what you might think: they confront toxic positivity and take up discomfort, social injustices, and an ethos of hospitality toward anger and grief. But held in this same space is a love for connection–and an honoring of what makes you feel alive. Inspired by her global research, teaching experiences, and education curriculum taught at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Grain shows that to cultivate critical hope--and combat despair--you need to show up with your whole self, in all its messy, passionate, vibrant complexity.
Book Synopsis In the Long Run We're All Dead by : Timothy Lewis
Download or read book In the Long Run We're All Dead written by Timothy Lewis and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canadian politics in the 1990s were characterized by an unwavering focus on the deficit. At the beginning of the decade, it seemed that fiscal deficits were intractable – a fait accompli of Canadian politics – yet by the end of the decade, Ottawa had taken remarkable actions to eliminate its budgetary shortfalls and had successfully eradicated its deficits. How such a radical change of political course came to pass is still not well understood. In The Long Run We’re All Dead: The Canadian Turn to Fiscal Restraint offers the first comprehensive scholarly account of this vital public policy issue. Lewis deftly analyzes the history of deficit finance from before Confederation through Canada’s postwar Keynesianism to the retrenchment of the Mulroney and Chrétien years. In doing so, he illuminates how the political conditions for Ottawa’s deficit elimination in the 1990s materialized after over 20 consecutive years in the red, and how the decline of Canadian Keynesianism has made way for the emergence of politics organized around balanced budgets. This important book provides scholars and students of Canadian politics with a new framework by which to understand the adoption of government policy, the economic and fiscal legacy of the Mulroney administrations, and the emergence of the new “politics of the surplus.” It will be of great interest to those engaged with Canadian politics, political economy, and public policy, as well as to participants in policy processes and the informed public.
Download or read book At Risk written by Karen Swift and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2009-10-10 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In At Risk, Karen J. Swift and Marilyn Callahan examine risk and risk assessment in the context of professional practice in child protection, social work, and other human services. They argue that the tools, technologies, and practices used to measure risk to the individual have gone unquestioned and unstudied and that current methods of risk assessment may be distorting the principles of social justice. Central to this study is an examination of the everyday experiences of workers and parents engaged in risk assessment processes in Canadian child welfare investigations. Going beyond theory, Swift and Callahan highlight how risk evaluations play out in actual interactions with vulnerable people. Pointing out that standardized risk assessment tools do not take factors such as class, race, gender, and culture into account, At Risk raises important questions about the viability of risk management plans that are not tailored to individual situations.
Book Synopsis Work in Tumultuous Times by : Vivian Shalla
Download or read book Work in Tumultuous Times written by Vivian Shalla and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2007-03-12 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a progressive approach to political economy, contributors propose alternative policies and practices that might secure more decent livelihoods for workers and their families.
Book Synopsis God Loves You by : Dr. David Jeremiah
Download or read book God Loves You written by Dr. David Jeremiah and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That God loves us is the most profound truth in the universe. Experiencing this love has the potential to answer every question, solve every problem, and satisfy the deepest yearnings of the heart. So why are many people who believe this still unable to fully utilize the power of God's love in their personal lives? In this probing book, Dr. David Jeremiah reveals that not fully understanding and appreciating every critical dimension of God's love can lead to missed opportunities to experience His love. He explains how even the so-called negative dimension of God's actions--hell, prohibitive commandments, pain and suffering in the world--can only be rightly understood by viewing them in light of God's true love. GOD LOVES YOU will enable readers to know God in a way that will consciously connect them with the healing power of His grace so they can experience the life of love they were created to enjoy.
Book Synopsis Guidebook For Atomic Habits by : John Cole
Download or read book Guidebook For Atomic Habits written by John Cole and published by LongTale Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook For: Atomic Habits - An Unofficial Guidebook for James Clear’s Book Welcome to the journey of personal development and habit transformation with the “Guidebook For: Atomic Habits”, an unofficial companion to the groundbreaking book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. This Guidebook is designed as a tool to delve deeper into the insights and strategies presented in “Atomic Habits”, enabling readers to apply the principles of habit change to their own lives through reflective exercises and actionable steps. Although this Guidebook is inspired by James Clear’s work, it is important to note that it is an unofficial guide and is not endorsed by the author. Its purpose is to enhance the learning experience, providing a space for self-examination, personal growth, and the practice of techniques to build better habits. Within these pages, you’ll find summaries of the core concepts from “Atomic Habits” alongside dedicated exercises for reflection, processing, and practicing the lessons learned. This additional layer of interaction aims to solidify your understanding of habit formation and to help you create a more productive, fulfilling life anchored by effective habits. As you navigate through each section, you are encouraged to actively engage with the material—to ponder, write, and implement—to truly make the wisdom of “Atomic Habits” a part of your daily routines. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together, step by incremental step.
Book Synopsis Public and Private Social Policy by : D. Béland
Download or read book Public and Private Social Policy written by D. Béland and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-11-28 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the increasing involvement of the private sector in social policy, this collection examines the complex relationship between the public and private sectors from an international perspective, focusing on health and pension policies.
Download or read book Fixing the Future written by Bruce Little and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce Little explains the CPP overhaul and shows why it stands as one of Canada's most significant public policy success stories, in part because it demanded an almost unparalleled degree of federal-provincial co-operation.
Download or read book Five Good Ideas written by Alan Broadbent and published by Coach House Books. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Non-profits are big business. According to a recent Johns Hopkins report, third-sector institutions in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Japan, the U.S. and Canada have been growing at an average rate that is twice the growth rate of their GDPs. Canada is home to the second largest non-profit workforce in the world, employing 2 million paid staff and contributing $112 billion to our economy each year. We are also recognized worldwide as an important generator of ideas and agent of social change. Maytree, a Canadian foundation established in 1982, has long been immersed in the dialogue surrounding the growth of the non-profit sector. From its extensive network of non-profit, government and corporate-sector leaders, Alan Broadbent and Ratna Omidvar have amassed a collection of practical ideas for running non-profits. As the sector expands to embrace new issues, there is increased pressure for accountability, relevancy and efficiency. Practitioners are expected to be experts in a variety of fields. Five Good Ideas offers information, strategies for action and management solutions that are easy to implement and will improve how organizations function. It is a testament to what can happen when people from a variety of backgrounds get together to share their skills and knowledge.
Book Synopsis The Chrétien Legacy by : Lois Harder
Download or read book The Chrétien Legacy written by Lois Harder and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2014-06-22 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legacy of Jean Chrétien, Canadian prime minister from 1993-2003, is difficult to assess in the context of the sponsorship scandal and the subsequent cloud of uncertainty surrounding the Liberal Party's electoral prospects. The contributors to this volume use their considerable experience and expertise as policy observers and critical thinkers to provide provocative essays that analyse Chrétien's government and provide insights into Canadian politics and public policy.
Book Synopsis Agents of Change by : Sanderijn Cels
Download or read book Agents of Change written by Sanderijn Cels and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-10-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brookings Institution Press and Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation publication While governments around the world struggle to maintain service levels amid fiscal crises, social innovators are improving social outcomes for citizens by changing the system from within. In Agents of Change, three cutting-edge thinkers and entrepreneurs present case studies of social innovation that have led to significant social change. Drawing on original empirical research in the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, they examine how ordinary people accomplished extraordinary results. Sanderijn Cels, Jorrit de Jong, and Frans Nauta offer lively illustrations and insightful interpretations of how innovators, social entrepreneurs, and change agents are dealing with powerful opponents, the burdens of bureaucracy, and the challenge of securing resources and support. This book will appeal to anyone who is intrigued by imaginative, cross-boundary thinking and transformative change. It will be of particular interest to those who want to know how exactly innovators pull it off. With practitioners, scholars, and students of public policy and management in mind, the authors dissect the strategies and tactics that social innovators employ to navigate the risky waters of their institutional environments. Contents Part 1: Introduction: Chess Masters and Acrobats 1. Strategy and Tactics 2. Crafting the Case: The Art of Making a Start 3. Prompting Progress: The Art of Making Things Happen 4. Managing Meaning: The Art of Making Sense Part 2: Front-Line Innovations 5. Under the Radar: Medical Informatics in Japan 6. Relentless Incrementalism: Financial Literacy Training for Newcomers in Canada 7. Join the Club! Alzheimer Cafés in the Netherlands 8. Just a Tool? Implementing the Vulnerability Index in New Orleans Part 3: Innovations in Governance 9. The Sun Kings: Solar Energy in Germany 10. Change on Steroids: Public Education in New Orleans 11. The Value of Values: Higher Education in Virginia 12. A Window of Opportunity: Institutional Reform in Denmark Conclusion: Innovating Strategically
Download or read book James Buchanan written by D. Reisman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Buchanan (1919-2013), economist and philosopher, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1986 for his original theory of political democracy as market exchange. Buchanan believed economics should be concerned with liberty, individualism and equity.
Book Synopsis The Food Fighters by : Alexander Justice Moore
Download or read book The Food Fighters written by Alexander Justice Moore and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Egger wasnt impressed when his fiance dragged him out one night to help feed homeless men and women on the streets of Washington, DC. That was twenty-five years ago, and it wasnt that the cocky nightclub manager didnt want to help peoplehe just felt that the process was more meaningful to those serving the meals than those receiving them. He vowed to come up with something better. Egger named his gritty, front-line nonprofit DC Central Kitchen, and today it has become a national model for feeding and empowering people in need. By teaming up with chefs, convicts, addicts, and other staffers seeking second chances, Egger has helped DCs homeless and hungry population trade drugs, crime, and dependency for culinary careersand fed thousands in the process. Written by a DC Central Kitchen insider, The Food Fighters shows how Eggers innovative approach to combating hunger and creating opportunity has changed lives and why the organization is more relevant today than ever before. This retrospective goes beyond the simplistic moralizing used to describe the work of many nonprofits by interviewing dozens of DC Central Kitchen leaders, staff , clients, and stakeholders from the past two-and-a-half decades. It captures the personal and organizational struggles of DC Central Kitchen, offering new insights about what doing good really means and what we expect of those who do it. The women and men of DC Central Kitchen are in the business of changing lives. I have felt first-hand the energy and enthusiasm in that basement kitchen, and its infectious. This book is a testament to what is possible when we break down stereotypes, rethink old models, and challenge ourselves to become true agents of change. Carla Hall, co-host of ABCs The Chew Robert Egger and DC Central Kitchen changed my life, and I have never looked back. Their story will open a door to a new way of thinking about bringing dignity and hope to those in need. Jos Andrs, James Beard award winner, chef and owner of ThinkFoodGroup
Book Synopsis A Question of Commitment by : R. Brian Howe
Download or read book A Question of Commitment written by R. Brian Howe and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1991, the Government of Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, requiring governments at all levels to ensure that Canadian laws and practices safeguard the rights of children. A Question of Commitment: Children’s Rights in Canada is the first book to assess the extent to which Canada has fulfilled this commitment. The editors, R. Brian Howe and Katherine Covell, contend that Canada has wavered in its commitment to the rights of children and is ambivalent in the political culture about the principle of children’s rights. A Question of Commitment expands the scope of the editors’ earlier book, The Challenge of Children’s Rights for Canada, by including the voices of specialists in particular fields of children’s rights and by incorporating recent developments.
Book Synopsis The Uncertain Triumph by : Hugh Davis Graham
Download or read book The Uncertain Triumph written by Hugh Davis Graham and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the Kennedy and Johnson archives to analyze the evolution of educational policy from the perspective of the executive branch, Graham finds that the central theme was executive planning through presidential task forces. Mission agencies, clientele groups, and congressional committees produced a cascade of education programs in the 1960s as the administration was collapsing under the weight of the Vietnam war, inflation, and collective violence, yet the last two decades have witnessed a decline in test scores and basic literacy. Originally published in 1984. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
