Male and white privilege are on the decline, yet elite privilege has gone from strength to strength. The privileges enjoyed by the rich and powerful are not only unfair but cause widespread harm, from the everyday slights and humiliations visited on those lower down the scale to the distortions in the labour market when elites use their networks to secure plum jobs, not least in new domains such as professional sports.In this book, Clive Hamilton and Myra Hamilton show that elite p...

This exciting collection presents an in-depth, up-to-date analysis of the unprecedented phenomenon of increasing numbers of grandparents worldwide, co-existing and interacting for longer periods of time with their grandchildren.The book contains analyses of topics that have so far received relatively little attention, such as transnational grandparenting and gender differences in grandparenting practices. It is the only collection that brings together theory-driven research on gran...

New York Narratives: A 40-Book Library of Old New York Stories & Novels presents a compelling tapestry of urban life, threading together the vibrant hustle and transformative tales of Old New York. This anthology combines a rich diversity of literary styles, ranging from the gritty realism of city life to the romantic and social complexities that color the metropolis. It stands as a monumental tribute to the cultural and literary dynamics of an era when New York was both a beacon of promis...

Tales of Old New York: A 40-Book Collection is an enthralling compendium that transports readers to the bustling streets and intimate corners of New York City. This collection is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together the trials, dreams, and everyday lives of New Yorkers, offering a window into the city's enduring allure and complex history. With standout stories that capture the highs and lows of urban existence, from children trying to earn a dime by selling newspapers on the street to ...

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.As populations age around the world, there is an urgent need to address the inadequate and unequal provision of care and support to older and disabled people.This book represents the first collective effort to use the concept of care poverty to analyse unmet needs and inequalities in care at an international level and from a social policy perspective. It presents pioneering empirical studies and novel theoretical and...

This book provides original and groundbreaking insights into the development and outcomes of multigenerational workforce strategies in Australian workplaces through the combined lens of age, gender and caring. Based on a large-scale study and real-world case studies with six Australian organisations, it highlights leading policies and practices that promote successful ageing at work, identifies optimal work designs for older workers’ participation, engagement and wellbeing at work, and off...