Centre for the Study of Living Standards's Books

Topics covered include productivity concepts and trends, government fiscal balances and environmental sustainability, social determination of productivity, demographics, human capital and social diversity, social policy, inequality and productivity.

Summing up the thinking of twenty social action groups and various independent economists, this new volume shows how federal programs in many areas can be improved without increasing the public debt.

The impact of price developments on world food markets on poor households in developing countries is an important policy question. Who gains and who loses from agricultural commodity price changes depends on the specific circumstances of households, and, at the level of nations, on the structure of production and trade. The contributions to this volume review trends in international prices and trade patterns of key food commodities, and assess the incidence of food price changes in a number of developing countries using household level data on sources of incomes and consumption patterns.

At What Cost? The Economic Impact of Tobacco Use on National Health Systems, Societies, and Individuals

Socioeconomic Renovation in Viet Nam: The origin, evolution and impact of Doi Moi

Reforming Social Policy: Changing Perspectives in Sustainable Human Development

Population and Health in Developing Countries: Volume 1. Poulation, health, and survival at INDEPTH sites

First Published in 1982. The Empire Strikes Back examines the place of 'race' and racism in the political transformation of Britain at the end of the seventies, and argues that Britain has entered a longterm political and economic crisis which has brought new urgency to the politics of race and nation. The authors explore the elements of a new, culturally focused racism which, in representations of black families, stresses their alienness and the supposed criminal inclinations of the black population. They argue that the British state is very far from its popular image as a liberal democracy, and that all our notions of culture, nation and class are based on deeply racist structures. Key areas of state intervention such as schooling, policing and policy-oriented 'race relations' research are analysed to demonstrate that a definition of the growing crisis in the economy and social services is emerging, which shifts the focus of blame on to black people. The authors argue that existing race relations theory has significantly failed to deal adequately with the British situation. In particular, the experience of black women and the political organization of young black people raises major problems for race-blind feminism and Eurocentric Marxism alike. In conclusion, the book assesses the political relation of race to class, and suggests that any long-term struggle against racism must begin by recognizing the autonomy of black struggles at all levels of British society.

Civil law provides a framework within which people conduct their daily lives, and civil court cases often relate to problems that affect people's basic life opportunities and well-being. This is the 2nd edition of this publication which sets out the key findings of surveys conducted in England and Wales in 2001 and 2004, the most extensive of its kind so far, undertaken to examine people's experiences of civil law problems, including exploring social, economic and health consequences. Issues discussed include: the links between the civil justice system, crime and social exclusion, the relatively infrequent use of formal legal processes, and the obstacles that can prevent problems being resolved.

About long-term care for chronically ill and disabled persons and the elderly.

Women and AIDS, tropical diseases, women and the work environment, barriers to quality health care for women, and the health of adolescents and older women are some of the issues addressed in this book. The Health Gap identifies and addresses key gaps in gender and health research, identifies new and emerging themes in women's health, and sets priorities for future action.

This edited collection brings together a selection of papers originally presented at the Legal Services Research Centre's tenth anniversary international research conference. The papers, drawn from three continents, provide an insight into how people experience the law, the extent of impact of legal problems, the reasons people sometimes take no action to resolve problems, methods of service delivery, the integration of legal and health services and forms of funding legal services.

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The Review of Economic Performance and Social Progress 2002

The Review of Economic Performance and Social Progress 2002

Alternative Federal Budget Papers 1998

Alternative Federal Budget Papers 1998

Food Prices and Rural Poverty

Food Prices and Rural Poverty

At What Cost?

At What Cost?

Socioeconomic Renovation in Viet Nam

Socioeconomic Renovation in Viet Nam

Reforming Social Policy

Reforming Social Policy

Population and Health in Developing Countries: Population, health and survival at INDEPTH sites

Population and Health in Developing Countries: Population, health and survival at INDEPTH sites

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Causes of Action

Causes of Action

Long-term Care in Developing Countries

Long-term Care in Developing Countries

The Health Gap

The Health Gap

Transforming lives

Transforming lives

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