Two decades have passed since the devolution of social care policy, with key differences emerging between the UK’s four systems, but what impact have these differences had? This book presents for the first time research on the perspectives of social care policy makers on the four systems in which they operate and the ways in which they borrow from one another.Drawing on extensive interviews with national and local policy makers across the UK, the book raises vital questions about t...

The past decade has witnessed the broad adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) technologies. However, a lack of oversight in their widespread implementation has resulted in some incidents and harmful outcomes that could have been avoided with proper risk management. Before we can realize AI/ML's true benefit, practitioners must understand how to mitigate its risks.This book describes approaches to responsible AI—a holistic framework for improving AI/ML tec...

Two decades have passed since the devolution of social care policy, with key differences emerging between the UK’s four systems, but what impact have these differences had? This book presents for the first time research on the perspectives of social care policy makers on the four systems in which they operate and the ways in which they borrow from one another.Drawing on extensive interviews with national and local policy makers across the UK, the book raises vital questions about t...

Karl is a survivor. The night bombings of Dresden when he was a child still haunt him to this day.The terrible whistling sound as the bombs fell through the sky. His mother held him tightly while covering their heads with a heavy blanket. Their windows were blown out as bombs exploded around them.That’s why he didn’t flinch when first confronted by the notorious Nazi criminal in Santa Catarina, Brazil.This is different as he looks directly into the soulless eyes of ...