In times of rising expectations and decreasing resources for the public sector, performance
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Packed with new examples and material, this second edition provides a fully up-to-date
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In this fully revised new edition, Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research
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RealWorld Evaluation: Working Under Budget, Time, Data, and Political Constraints
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Why has breastfeeding re-asserted itself over the last twenty years, and why are the
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The social construction of crime is often out of proportion to the threat posed. The media and
advocacy groups shine a spotlight on some crimes and ignore others. Street crime is …

This no fuss, compact guide steers social science students of all levels through the complex
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This paper offers a case study of the Life History of the Word Gap (WG) Story, the most
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Persuasion in Society introduces readers to the rich tapestry of persuasive technique and
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