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Politics and Administration in Nigeria
1st Edition
By Ladipo Adamolekun
March 01, 2026
Originally published in 1986, this book provides an in-depth study of the relationship between administrators and politicians in Nigeria from the birth of modern Nigeria in 1914 to the late 20th century. The author explores the different types of regimes that the country underwent during the 20th ...
Public Administration in Africa: Main Issues and Selected Country Studies
1st Edition
Edited
By Ladipo Adamolekun
March 01, 2026
Originally published in 1999, this book addresses the main topics in the discipline of public administration, with a focus on Africa and includes: governance context and reorientation of government; decentralization and intergovernmental relations, public financial management, human resources ...
Racism and the Incorporation of Foreign Labour: Farm Labour Migration to Canada Since 1945
1st Edition
By Vic Satzewich
March 01, 2026
Informed by a critical analysis of the political economy of migration, this book, originally published in 1991 and now reissued with a new Preface by the author, offers an innovative perspective for the understanding of migrations within the global capitalist system. The author argues that there ...
Science: The Very Idea
1st Edition
By Steve Woolgar
March 01, 2026
Sociological studies of knowledge and science have typically dealt with the view that science represents pure and ‘objective’ knowledge, untainted by ‘social’ factors which distort or divert it from uncovering the ‘true’ nature of the physical world. Originally published in 1988 this book ...
When Enemies Dare to Talk: An Israeli-Palestinian Debate
1st Edition
Edited
By Simha Flapan
March 01, 2026
In September 1978 while the Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and US President Jimmy Carter discussed the future of the Middle East at Camp David a less publicised but equally significant conference was held in Israel. This conference, the first of its kind, ...
Health Education and Youth: A Review of Research and Developments
1st Edition
Edited
By George Campbell
February 28, 2026
Originally published in 1984, this book offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of research and developments in the field of health education and youth during the early 1980s. It features nearly every significant project undertaken in recent years, serving as a valuable resource ...
National Health Insurance in Great Britain: 1911-1946
1st Edition
By R.W. Harris
February 28, 2026
First published in 1946, National Health Insurance in Great Britain: 1911-1946 by R.W. Harris provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and operation of Britain’s National Health Insurance system. Divided into two parts, the book examines the scheme’s foundations, administration, ...
The Administrative Process in Britain
1st Edition
By R.G.S. Brown
February 28, 2026
First published in 1970, this seminal work remains one of the most comprehensive studies of the British central government. It explores key themes, including the role of specialist and professional civil servants, the interplay between administration and politics, the structure and functioning of ...
The Changing National Health Service
1st Edition
By R. G. S. Brown
February 28, 2026
First published in 1973, The Changing National Health Service provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the National Health Service (NHS) during its first 25 years. R.G.S. Brown examines critical aspects of the NHS, including the demand for medical care, infrastructure, staffing, ...
The Origin of English Place-Names
1st Edition
By P. H. Reaney
February 28, 2026
First published in 1960, The Origin of English Place-Names by P. H. Reaney is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating history and etymology behind the names of towns, villages, and landmarks across England. This seminal work delves into the linguistic, cultural, and historical influences ...
The Origin of English Surnames
1st Edition
By P.H. Reaney
February 28, 2026
First published in 1967, The Origin of English Surnames by P. H. Reaney is a definitive study of the fascinating history and etymology of English surnames. This scholarly yet accessible work explores the diverse origins of surnames, including those derived from localities, occupations, ...
A Guide to Social Skill Training
1st Edition
By Roger Ellis, Dorothy Whittington
February 27, 2026
While much has been written about the teaching of social skills to the less able, particularly in the context of mental health, the idea of teaching such skills to students undergoing professional training is comparatively innovatory. First published in 1981, A Guide to Social Skill Training is ...