This book comprises a definitive collection of papers on administrative justice, written by a set of very distinguished contributors. It is divided into five parts, each of which contains articles on a particular aspect of administrative justice. The first part deals with the impact of 'contextual changes' on administrative justice and considers the implications of changes in governance and public administration, management and service delivery, information technology, audit and accounting...

The book subjects the largely hidden phenomenon of benefit sanctions in the UK to sustained examination and critique. It comprises twelve chapters dealing with the terms ‘cruel’, ‘inhuman’ and ‘degrading’ that are used as a benchmark for assessing benefit sanctions; benefit sanctions as a matter of public concern; the historical development of benefit sanctions in the UK; changes in the scope and severity of benefit sanctions; conditionality and the changing relationship between the citize...

First Published in 1994. Discourse, Power and Justice is a distinctive and theoretically informed empirical study of the administration of the Scottish prison system. It is based on extensive research and combines theoretical innovation with detailed empirical evidence. The book is located at the confluence of two academic traditions and their associated literatures, socio-legal studies and the sociology of knowledge, which are combined to produce a novel theoretical framework. The authors...

Quiet racing thoughts and relieve daily anxiety with ten guided mindfulness meditation sessions for overwhelmed adults. Whether you are battling a stressful morning commute or struggling to unwind before sleep, this calming audio toolkit offers immediate relief. Find your center quickly with soothing, practical techniques that fit seamlessly into a chaotic schedule.Escape the exhaustion of endless worries through warm, non-judgmental guidance that anchors your body and breath. By b...

Quiet racing thoughts and relieve daily anxiety with ten guided mindfulness meditation sessions for overwhelmed adults. Whether you are battling a stressful morning commute or struggling to unwind before sleep, this calming audio toolkit offers immediate relief. Find your center quickly with soothing, practical techniques that fit seamlessly into a chaotic schedule.Escape the exhaustion of endless worries through warm, non-judgmental guidance that anchors your body and breath. By b...

Discover the secret to transformative success with "Harnessing Serendipity."This compelling book is tailored for visionary leaders such as event organizers, business executives, diplomats, politicians, artists, musicians, and forward-thinking individuals ready to unlock the true potential of artful collaboration.In "Harnessing Serendipity," you'll gain invaluable insights from 65 thought-leaders and change-makers across multiple industries, providing a uniq...

Quiet racing thoughts and relieve daily anxiety with ten guided mindfulness meditation sessions for overwhelmed adults. Whether you are battling a stressful morning commute or struggling to unwind before sleep, this calming audio toolkit offers immediate relief. Find your center quickly with soothing, practical techniques that fit seamlessly into a chaotic schedule.Escape the exhaustion of endless worries through warm, non-judgmental guidance that anchors your body and breath. By b...

The best jobs in Britain today are overwhelmingly done by the children of the wealthy. Meanwhile, it is increasingly difficult for bright but poor kids to transcend their circumstances. This state of affairs should not only worry the less well-off. It hurts the middle classes too, who are increasingly locked out of the top professions by those from affluent backgrounds.Hitherto, Labour and Conservative politicians alike have sought to deal with the problem by promoting the idea of ...

In this informative critique of contemporary leadership, renowned political scientist Donald Savoie poses and answers the crucial questions: where is power located, and who is in charge? In recent years it has become extremely difficult to pinpoint the location of political and economic power, making it complicated to determine who is to blame for political and economic catastrophes and leading to increased disenchantment with Western politicians and bureaucrats. Power considers how forces...

A collection of stimulating essays exploring the wide-ranging debates surrounding the relationship between business and society in 21st century Ireland.Wide-ranging, diverse and thought-provoking contributions from leading business researchers, economists, sociologists and political scientists from Ireland and abroad probe five central themes: the making and unmaking of the Celtic Tiger; governance, regulation and justice; partnership and participation; the nature of Irish borders ...

Consociational power sharing is increasingly gaining ground, right around the world, as a means for resolving political conflict in divided societies. In this volume, edited by Rupert Taylor, nineteen internationally-respected scholars engage in a lively debate about the merits of the theory underlying this approach.The volume focuses specifically on one of the leading cases under the global spotlight, the Northern Ireland conflict, and brings together the most prominent proponents...

Based on interviews with key actors in the policy-making process, this book maps the changes in education policy and policy making in the Thatcherite decade. The focus of the book is the 1988 Education Reform Act, its origins, purposes and effects, and it looks behind the scenes at the priorities of the politicians, civil servants and government advisers who were influential in making changes. Using direct quotations from senior civil servants and former secretaries of state it provides a ...