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The state of welfare : comparative studies of the welfare state at the end of the long boom, 1965-1980

  • Authors: Eklund, Erik , Oppenheimer, Melanie , Scott, Joanne
  • Date: 2018
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  • Description: The period after 1945 saw a rapid growth in social welfare, with the state taking on increasing responsibility for pensions, health care, unemployment relief and income support. In Western democracies economic growth underpinned state investment and was reinforced by demands from the new social movements of the 1960s. Just as the clamour for reformism reached a crescendo in the late 1960s, the global economy began to falter, culminating in the oil crisis of 1973-1974. This volume explores the factors that shaped the trajectories of welfare state change over this crucial period. A close analysis of countries such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom reveals signs of a broader shift towards the decline of government spending and the first tentative moves towards a nascent neoliberalism. Other countries, such as Sweden and West Germany, remained comparatively untouched by the economic crisis and even sought to reinforce their welfare state in response to it. Ireland and Northern Ireland also showed little evidence of these changes, isolated as they were by complex political and religious factors. This book brings together a range of case studies at both country and provincial level in order to build up a more complex and nuanced picture of the welfare state in the 1960s and 1970s.

A history of Australasian economic thought

  • Authors: Millmow, Alex
  • Date: 2017
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  • Relation: Routledge History of Economic Thought Vol. 14
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  • Description: This overview of Australasian economic thought presents the first analysis of the Australian economic contribution for 25 years, and is the first to offer a panoramic sweeping account of New Zealand economic thought. Those two countries, both at the start of the twentieth century and at its end, excelled at innovative economic practices and harbouring unique economic institutions. A History of Australasian Economic Thought explains how Australian and New Zealand economists exerted influence on economic thought and contributed to the economic life of their respective counrtries, in the twentieth century. Besides surveying theorists and innovators, this book also considers some of the key expositors and builders of the academic economics profession in both countries. The book covers key economic events including the Great Depression, the Second World War, the post-war boom and the great inflation that overtook it and, lastly, the economic reform programmes that both Australia and New Zealand undertook in the 1980s. Through the interplay of economic events and economic thought, this book shows how Australasian economists influenced, to differing degrees, economic policy in their respective countries. This book is of great importance to those who are interested in and study the history of economic thought, economic theory and philosophy, and philosophy of social science, as well as Australasian economics.

Abbas Kiarostami and Film-Philosophy

  • Authors: Abbott, Mathew
  • Date: 2017
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  • Description: Mathew Abbott presents a powerful new film-philosophy through the cinema of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Mathew Abbott argues that Kiarostami's films carry out cinematic thinking: they do not just illustrate pre-existing philosophical ideas, but do real philosophical work. Crossing the divide between analytic and continental philosophy, he draws on Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stanley Cavell, John McDowell, Alice Crary, Noel Carroll, Giorgio Agamben, and Martin Heidegger, bringing out the thinking at work in Kiarostami's most recent films: Taste of Cherry, The Wind Will Carry Us, ABC Africa, Ten, Five, Shirin, Certified Copy, and Like Someone in Love.

Acinemas: Lyotard's philosophy of film

Ageing in Australia - Challenges and Opportunities

  • Authors: O'Loughlin, Kate , Browning, Colette , Kendig, Hal
  • Date: 2017
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  • Description: This stimulating volume examines the many faces of Australias ageing population, the social and health issues they contend with, and the steps being takenand many that should be takento help ensure a more positive and productive later life. Individual and societal ageing are conceptualized as developmental in nature, socially diverse, and marked by daily life challenges stemming from the countrys economic structures, attitudes, geography, political landscape, and infrastructure. Wide-ranging coverage (e.g., health, inequalities, employment, transportation) assesses options available to older people, and the role of families, employers, service providers, government agencies, and others in promoting or expanding those choices. The books double emphasis on challenges in older peoples lives and opportunities for enhancing their quality of life is on clear display as case studies examine policy issuesand propose solutionsin a societal and individual context. Included in the coverage: · Australian developments in ageing: issues and history · Cultural diversity, health, and ageing · Indigenous Australians and ageing: responding to diversity in policy and practice · Enhancing the health and employment participation of older workers · Housing and the environments of ageing · Health services and care for older people The rich examples in Ageing in Australia contain a depth of understanding and evidence for sociologists, gerontologists and psychologists studying ageing, health care professionals providing care to older people, and policy analysts assessing areas for improvement.

Animals and Human Society

  • Authors: Scanes, Colin , Toukhsati, Samia
  • Date: 2017
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  • Description: Animals and Human Society provides a solid, scientific, research-based background to advance understanding of how animals impact humans. Animals have had profound effects on people from the earliest times, ranging from zoonotic diseases, to the global impact of livestock, poultry and fish production, to the influences of human-associated animals on the environment (on extinctions, air and water pollution, greenhouse gases, etc.), to the importance of animals in human evolution and hunter -gatherer communities.

Applications of paleoenvironmental techniques in estuarine studies

  • Authors: Weckstrom, Kaarina , Saunders, Krystyna , Gell, Peter , Skilbeck, Gregory
  • Date: 2017
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  • Relation: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research Vol. 20
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  • Description: The aim of this edited volume is to introduce the scientific community to paleoenvironmental studies of estuaries, to highlight the types of information that can be obtained from such studies, and to promote the use of paleoenvironmental studies in estuarine management. Readers will learn about the the application of different paleoecological approaches used in estuaries that develop our understanding of their response to natural and human influences. Particular attention is given to the essential steps required for undertaking a paleoecological study, in particular with regard to site selection, core extraction and chronological techniques, followed by the range of indicators that can be used. A series of case studies are discussed in the book to demonstrate how paleoecological studies can be used to address key questions, and to sustainably manage these important coastal environments in the future. This book will appeal to professional scientists interested in estuarine studies and/or paleoenvironmental research, as well as estuarine managers who are interested in the incorporation of paleoenvironmental research into their management programs.

Clueless : American Youth in the 1990s

  • Authors: Speed, Lesley
  • Date: 2017
  • Type: Text , Book
  • Relation: Cinema and Youth Cultures series
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  • Description: Clueless: American Youth in the 1990s is a timely contribution to the increasingly prominent academic field of youth film studies. The book draws on the social context to the film's release, a range of film industry perspectives including marketing, audience reception and franchising, as well as postmodern theory and feminist film theory to assert the cultural and historical significance of Amy Heckerling's film and reaffirm its reputation as one of the defining teen films of the 1990s. Lesley Speed examines how the film channels aspects of Anita Loos' 1925 novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the 1960s television series Gidget and Jane Austen's Emma, to present a heightened, optimistic view of contemporary American teenage life. Although seemingly apolitical, Speed makes the case for Clueless as a feminist exploration of relationships between gender, comedy and consumer culture, centring on a contemporary version of the 'dumb blonde' type. The film is also proved to embrace diversity in its depiction of African American characters and contributing to an increase in gay teenagers on screen. Lesley Speed concludes her analysis by tracking the rise of the Clueless franchise and cult following. Both helped to cement the film in popular consciousness, inviting fans to inhabit its fantasy world through spinoff narratives on television and in print, public viewing rituals, revivalism and vintage fashion. © 2018 Lesley Speed. All rights reserved.

Ecosystem functions and management : theory and practice

  • Authors: Sandhu, Harpinder
  • Date: 2017
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  • Relation: Ecosystem Functions and Management: Theory and Practice
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  • Description: This is the first book to provide vital information on key local ecosystems, their functions, state of health, and their role in development in an Asian context, particularly on the Indian subcontinent. It addresses six major ecosystems on the Indian subcontinent - mountain, rural, desert, forest, urban, and freshwater - and discusses their functions, how they support livelihoods and the economy, the impacts on ecosystem services, and management issues. Asia is home to nearly one third of the global population. With massive industrialization occurring at an increasing pace to support the lifestyles of a growing population, impacts on natural ecosystems are inevitable in this region. The book also explores the concepts, theory and practice regarding these key ecosystems by linking them with the livelihoods of a large population base and subsequently illustrating their importance for sustainable development in the region. Further, by suggesting policies and ways in which these systems can be maintained and enhanced, it facilitates better management of natural resources within the ecological constraints to achieve socio-economic objectives and move towards a green economy for sustainable and equitable development in the region. © Springer International Publishing AG 2017.

Everyday schooling in the digital age : High school, high tech?

  • Authors: Selwyn, Neil , Nemorin, Selena , Bulfin, Scott , Johnson, Nicola
  • Date: 2017
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  • Description: Today's high schools are increasingly based around the use of digital technologies. Students and teachers are encouraged to 'Bring Your Own Device', teaching takes place through 'learning management systems' and educators are rushing to implement innovations such as flipped classrooms, personalized learning, analytics and 'maker' technologies. Yet despite these developments, the core processes of school appear to have altered little over the past 50 years. As the twenty-first century progresses, concerns are growing that the basic model of 'school' is 'broken' and no longer 'fit for purpose'. This book moves beyond the hype and examines the everyday realities of digital technology use in today's high schools. Based on a major ethnographic study of three contrasting Australian schools, the authors lay bare the reasons underlying the inconsistent impact of digital technologies on day-to-day schooling. The book examines leadership and management of technology in schools, the changing nature of teachers' work in the digital age, as well as student (mis)uses of technologies in and out of classrooms. In-depth case studies are presented of the adoption of personalized learning apps, social media and 3D printers. These investigations all lead to a detailed understanding of why schools make use of digital technologies in the ways that they do. Everyday Schooling in the Digital Age: High School, High Tech? offers a revealing analysis of the realities of contemporary schools and schooling - drawing on arguments and debates from various academic literatures such as policy studies, sociology of education, social studies of technology, media and communication studies. Over the course of ten wide-ranging chapters, a range of suggestions are developed as to how the full potential of digital technology might be realized within schools. Written in a detailed but accessible manner, this book offers an ambitious critique that is essential reading for anyone interested in the fast-changing nature of contemporary education. reserved.

Exporting in the Asian Century; The Dynamics of Success

Literacy in the early years: reflections on international research and practice

  • Authors: McLachlan, Claire , Arrow, Alison
  • Date: 2017
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  • Relation: International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development
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  • Description: This edited collection provides an in-depth exploration of different aspects of contemporary early childhood literacy research and the implications for educational practice. Each chapter details how the research was conducted and any issues that researchers encountered in collecting data with very young children, as well as what the research findings mean for educational practice. It includes photographs of effective literacy practice, detailed explanations of research methods so the studies can be replicated or expanded upon, and key features for promoting effective literacy practice in early childhood settings. This book is an essential read for everyone who is interested in exploring the complexities and challenges of researching literacy acquisition in the youngest children.

Looking back as well as forward : A history of Ballarat Community Health

  • Authors: Howard, Leanne , Reeves, Keir
  • Date: 2017
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  • Description: The authors were asked to write a history of the organisation to highlight its role as a community health centre, and its importance to the Ballarat community. We gathered documentary material and read through the annual reports. Some early reports were humorous and reflected the enthusiasm and commitment of a group of like-minded people embarking on a new venture. --preface, page xv.

Reflective theory and practice in teacher education

  • Authors: Brandenburg, Robyn , Glasswell, Kathryn , Jones, Mellita , Ryan, Josephine
  • Date: 2017
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  • Relation: Self-study of teaching and teacher education practices Vol. 17
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  • Description: This book offers a detailed examination of reflective practice in teacher education. In the current educational context, where reflective practice has been mandated in professional standards for teachers in many countries, it analyses research-based evidence for the power of reflective practice to shape better educational outcomes. The book presents multiple theoretical and practical views of this often taken-for-granted practice, so that readers are challenged to consider how factors such as gender and race shape understandings of reflective practice. Documenting approaches that enhance learning, the contributions discuss reflective practice across the globe, with a focus on pre-service, in-service and university teachers. At a time when there is pressure to measure teachers’ work through standardised tests, the book highlights the professional thinking that is integral to teaching and demonstrates ways it can be encouraged in beginning teachers. Aimed at the international community of teacher educators in schools and universities, it also includes a critical examination of methodological issues in analysing and evaluating reflective practice and showcases the kind of reflective practice that empowers teachers and pre-service teachers to make a difference to students.

Remittance income and social resilience among migrant households in Rural Bangladesh

  • Authors: Sikder, Mohammad , Higgins, Vaughan , Ballis, Harry
  • Date: 2017
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  • Description: This book examines how migrant remittances contribute to household social resilience in rural Bangladesh. Using a mixed methods approach, the authors show that remittances play a crucial role in enhancing the life chances and economic livelihoods of rural households, and that remittance income enables households to overcome immediate pressures, adapt to economic and environmental change, build economic and cultural capital, and provide greater certainty in planning for the future. However, the book also reveals that the social and economic benefits of remittances are not experienced equally by all households. Rural village households endure a precarious existence and the potentially positive outcomes of remittances can easily be undermined by a range of external and household-specific factors leading to few, if any, benefits in terms of household social resilience. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017. All Rights Reserved.

'We are all of one blood' - A history of the Djabwurrung Aboriginal people of Western Victoria, 1836-1901, Volume One : A history of the Djabwurrung, 1936-1901

  • Authors: Clark, Ian
  • Date: 2016
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  • Relation: Vol. One
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  • Description: This is the first volume in the three-volume history of the Djabwurrung Aboriginal people of Western Victoria, 1836-1901.

'We are all of one blood' - A history of the Djabwurrung Aboriginal people of western Victoria, 1836-1901, Volume Three : Anthology of Sources

  • Authors: Clark, Ian
  • Date: 2016
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  • Description: This is volume three of the History of the Djabwurrung Aboriginal people of Western Victoria, 1836-1901. It publishes the primary sources used in preparing this history. These include extracts from unpublished and published reminiscences; and diaries; and newspaper articles. It is hoped that this collation will serve as a primary source for the Djabwurrung community and other people interested in their history.

'We are all of one blood' - A history of the Djabwurrung Aboriginal people of Western Victoria, 1836-1901, Volume Two : Biographies, Genealogies, Pastoral station profiles, Collectors of Djabwurrung heritage, and Place names

  • Authors: Clark, Ian
  • Date: 2016
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  • Relation: Vol. Two
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  • Description: This is the second volume in the three-volume history of the Djabwurrung Aboriginal people of Western Victoria, 1836-1901. It presents profiles of select Djabwurrung Aboriginal people; biographies of the Sievwrights and the Wattons, who were associated with the Western District of the Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectoriate; profiles of pastoral stations, licenses and superintendents; biographies of nineteenth century collectors of Djabwurrung cultural heritage; and concludes with a selection of Djabwurrung Place names.

Etching my initials

  • Authors: Blaiklok, Bronwyn
  • Date: 2016
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  • Relation: Union Poets Series Chapbooks No. 23
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  • Description: "In 'Etching My Initials'Blaiklock invites us to 'listen on a lean' to poems of Alice Springs, the goldfields and her chain-smoking guitar teacher. Here is a voice both tender and tough, of sound bombs and balance; so bend an ear to Bronwyn Blaiklock - leaning in, she might just knock you over". --Nathan Curnow--; "This collection is quiet and potent. It tiptoes into your mind like a reverse theif that leaves little treasure parcels in the imagination". --Emilie Zoey Baker-- (From back cover)

Goldfields and the gothic : A hidden heritage & folklore

  • Authors: Waldron, David
  • Date: 2016
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  • Description: Generations of Australians have grown up with the legend of Eureka and the familiar images of the gold rush in central Victoria. However, underneath these commonly known stories lies a stranger and darker past. As well as colonists, pioneers, soldiers and rebal miners, the colonial goldfields were home to spiritualists, secret societies, ghost-hoxers, bunyip legends and murderers. There are also the stories of those often forgotten in the goldfield histories - Indigenous peoples, immigrant communities, homosexuals, and the mentally ill. 'Goldfields and the gothic' is an anthology by local historians of the long buried legends, histories and folklore of the Victorian goldfields and their legacy today. Every historian has a collection of strange, buried pieces of history; this work begins the task of bringing them into the light.