From Syrian asylum seekers to super-rich foreign investors, immigration is one of the most controversial issues facing Britain today. Politicians kick the subject from one election to the next with energetic but ineffectual promises to 'crack down', while newspaper editors plaster it across front pages.But few know the truth behind the headlines; indeed, the almost daily changes to our complex immigration laws pile up so quickly that even the officials in charge struggle to keep up...

A wide-ranging and up-to-date survey of the leading ideas and debates in political philosophyPolitical Philosophy: The Fundamentals introduces core topics within the field by engaging students in seminal works in both contemporary philosophy and the history of political thought. Requiring no previous background in the subject, this clear and comprehensible textbook equips readers with the necessary context for understanding different philosophical perspect...

This ebook is a selective guide designed to help scholars and students of social work find reliable sources of information by directing them to the best available scholarly materials in whatever form or format they appear from books, chapters, and journal articles to online archives, electronic data sets, and blogs. Written by a leading international authority on the subject, the ebook provides bibliographic information supported by direct recommendations about which sources to consult and...

A fascinating and engaging discussion of the central issues in the contemporary study of global justiceIn Global Justice: An Introduction, distinguished legal and political philosopher Thom Brooks delivers an authoritative and accessible introduction to foundational concepts in the study of justice that are common to societies around the globe. The author covers fundamental and contemporary concepts, exploring and explaining critical issues, including sove...

Trust is essential for our democracy. We trust our political leaders and institutions to put the public interest before their personal or partisan advantage. We trust each other to work and live together. No system is perfect and there is rarely one right answer to the big challenges faced, but we expect leaders to be honest, competent and compassionate - and punish any breaches harshly in the polls or at the ballot box. But not any longer. Now is a time of political crisis that's fuelled ...

How many questions could you answer in a pub quiz about British values?Designed to ensure new migrants have accepted British values and integrated, the UK's citizenship test is often portrayed as a bad pub quiz with answers few citizens know. With the launch of a new post-Brexit immigration system, this is a critical time to change the test.Thom Brooks draws on first-hand experience of taking the test, and interviews with key figures including past Home Secretaries, to expo...

A wide-ranging and up-to-date survey of the leading ideas and debates in political philosophyPolitical Philosophy: The Fundamentals introduces core topics within the field by engaging students in seminal works in both contemporary philosophy and the history of political thought. Requiring no previous background in the subject, this clear and comprehensible textbook equips readers with the necessary context for understanding different philosophical perspect...

Punishment is a topic of increasing importance for citizens and policymakers. Why should we punish criminals? Which theory of punishment is most compelling? Is the death penalty ever justified? These questions and many more are examined in this highly engaging and accessible guide.Punishment is a critical introduction to the philosophy of punishment, offering a new and refreshing approach that will benefit readers of all backgrounds and interests. The first comprehensive critical g...

Climate change confronts us with our most pressing challenges today. The global consensus is clear that human activity is mostly to blame for its harmful effects, but there is disagreement about what should be done. While no shortage of proposals from ecological footprints and the polluter pays principle to adaptation technology and economic reforms, each offers a solution – but is climate change a problem we can solve?In this provocative new book, these popular proposals for endin...

Are you studying for the PMP exam and secretly wondering if you’ll need to sell your soul—or your weekends—to pass?Good news: You can keep your soul and your Saturdays.This all-in-one PMP Exam Prep & Agile Mastery guide is your secret weapon to passing the PMP® exam on your first try—even if your attention span is shorter than a stand-up meeting. What's Inside This Must-Have PMP Study Powerhouse:✅ Updated ...

A small-time art forger runs afoul of the New England mob in this comic crime novel from the author of The End of Vandalism: "One of our living masters" ( McSweeney's).Paul Emmons has his faults—envy, lust, naiveté, money laundering, and art forgery to name a few. A fallen accountant and scamster, Emmons and his wife, Mary, are exiled abroad, though they enjoy inadvisable returns to New England to check on the property they own but cannot claim.