Tag: Policy

Social Problems and Policy During the Puritan Revolution


Free Download Margaret James, "Social Problems and Policy During the Puritan Revolution "
English | ISBN: 0367610124 | 2020 | 440 pages | EPUB | 875 KB
Originally published in 1930 and reprinted in 1966 this book focusses on the social and economic developments of the Puritan revolution – aspects which are often overlooked in favour of the political. Using archival resources, this study shows that the period 1640-1660 was one of change and experiment in the social as well as political sphere. Particular focus is given to the depression in industry and agriculture and the resultant increase in poverty and unemployment. The extent to which the traditional authority of church and state was weakened, is also discussed.

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Introduction to Homeland Security Policy, Organization, and Administration Policy, Organization, and Administration


Free Download Introduction to Homeland Security: Policy, Organization, and Administration: Policy, Organization, and Administration By Willard M. Oliver, Nancy E. Marion, Joshua B. Hill
2021 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 1284154637 | EPUB | 115 MB
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and with the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, the academic field of Homeland Security has grown exponentially. Until now, no text existed that addressed the need for a definitive textbook on this rapidly expanding field. Suitable for undergraduate students entering the field of Homeland Security, and for Criminal Justice students studying their role in a post-9/11 world, Introduction to Homeland Security: Policy, Organization, and Administration, Second Edition is a comprehensive but accessible text designed for students seeking a thorough overview of the policies, administrations, and organizations that fall under Homeland Security. The only text of its kind available on the market, Introduction to Homeland Security, Second Edition offers grounding in the basic issues of homeland security, the history and context of the field, and what the future of the field might hold. Students will come away with a solid understanding of the central issues surrounding Homeland Security, including policy concepts and political and legal responses to Homeland Security. Authored by leading experts in the field, Introduction to Homeland Security: Policy, Organization, and Administration, Second Edition is the essential text on understanding Homeland Security in America today.

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Fiscal Policy after the Financial Crisis


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English | ISBN: 022601844X | 2013 | 704 pages | EPUB, PDF | 47 MB + 4 MB
The recent recession has brought fiscal policy back to the forefront, with economists and policy makers struggling to reach a consensus on highly political issues like tax rates and government spending. At the heart of the debate are fiscal multipliers, whose size and sensitivity determine the power of such policies to influence economic growth.

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