[PDF] The Big Society In A Small Country eBook

Author : Dan Boucher
Publisher : Institute of Welsh Affairs
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1904773664

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This book argues that the 'Big Society' concept is, in a real sense, more Welsh than English. It contends that Wales can add value to the development of big society ideas in practice and at the same time renew its own economic life, identity and traditions.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Public Administration Select Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 35,52 MB
Release : 2011-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780215040008

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This report, which builds on previous reports by PASC, warns that the Big Society project is hampered by the lack of a clear implementation plan, leading to public confusion about the policy agenda, eighteen months into this administration. PASC has yet to see how the government will engage these charities and voluntary groups who wish to do so to deliver public services: the 'little society' rather than big business and 'Tesco' charities. Government must address the barriers such bodies experience in the contracting and commissioning system, which means developing a plan to address roles, tasks, responsibilities and skills in Whitehall departments. PASC concludes there are two major practical steps Government must take. Firstly they must create a single Big Society Minister, who has a cross-cutting brief, to help other Ministers to drive through this agenda once they begin reporting progress against the aims of Open Public Services White Paper, from April 2012. Secondly they need to implement an impact assessment, to be applied to every Government policy, statutory instrument, and new Bill, which answers the simple question: "what substantively will this do to build social capital, people power, and social entrepreneurs?" PASC says early examples in practice like the Work Programme have left service providers such as the charitable sector - who would play a major role in the Big Society - with serious reservations. The danger is that big contractors and the largest charities continue to dominate at the expense of small and local providers. EU contracting rules need to be revised and smaller providers should be consulted on the legislative and bureaucratic barriers. There needs to be a cultural shift in Whitehall departments

Author : Ian Gillespie Cook
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 47,16 MB
Release : 2012-02-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1461419786

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This book examines the key aging processes in seven countries (United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan, China, Nepal, and South Africa) and the main policies that have been, and are being, developed to deal with this rapid change in the demographic profile. It addresses the problems that are identified as well as the positive aspects of aging within each of these contrasting societies. Thus it makes a significant contribution to the major debates about growing old across the globe.

Author : Peter Daniels
Publisher : Y Lolfa
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 49,86 MB
Release : 2018-01-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 178461520X

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By the author of the acclaimed In Search of Welshness, this book takes an in-depth look at the state of our nation, at Welsh national identity and at what exactly it is that leads to so many Welsh exiles feeling they need to rediscover their roots and eventually return home. It poses questions that Wales's politicians and leaders need to grapple with.

Author : Armine Ishkanian
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 29,63 MB
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1781002088

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'Before the 2010 General Election, David Cameron placed the "Big Society" at the heart of his efforts to rebuild Britain's "broken society". The essays in this volume probe the historical origins of the concept and seek to evaluate it in the light of both historical and contemporary evidence. They raise profound questions about the provenance of the "Big Society" and its relevance to contemporary social concerns. They should be of interest to anyone who cares about the past, present or future of British social policy.' Bernard Harris, University of Southampton, UK'There is nothing new about the notion of a Big Society. This book combines historical scholarship, international research and grassroots experience to shine a critical spotlight on the rhetoric behind the coalition government's big idea.' Bill Jordan, University of Plymouth, UK'Armine Ishkanian and Simon Szreter's fascinating book provides important insights into the way political elites use slogans and imagery to sway public opinion on social policy issues. This highly original work will be a major scholarly resource for years to come.' James Midgley, University of California, Berkeley, USThe expert contributors to this detailed yet concise book collectively raise questions about the novelty of the Big Society Agenda, its ideological underpinnings, and challenges it poses for policymakers and practitioners.The book is divided into two sections, history and policy, which together provide readers with a historically grounded, internationally informed, and multidisciplinary analysis of the Big Society policies. The introduction and conclusion tie the strands together, providing a coherent analysis of the key issues in both sections. Various chapters in this study examine the limitations and consider the challenges involved in translating the ideas of the Big Society agenda into practice.By drawing on international examples, from developed and developing countries in order to analyse and discuss Big Society policies, this book will prove invaluable for students, academics and policymakers.

Author : Sarah Van Ruyskensvelde
Publisher : Springer
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 37,77 MB
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1137520116

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This book deals with the development of private secondary schooling during the Second World War in Belgium. It focuses on how the German occupier used education to gain acceptance of the regime, and discusses the attitudes of Belgian education authorities, schools, teachers and pupils towards the German occupation. Suggesting that the occupation forced Belgian education authorities, such as the Roman Catholic Church, to take certain positions, the book explores the wartime experiences and memories of pupils and teachers. It explains that the German Culture Department was relatively weak in establishing total control over education and that Catholic schools were able to maintain their education project during the war. However, the book also reveals that, in some cases, the German occupation did not need total control over education in order to find support for some authoritarian ideas. As such, Van Ruyskenvelde’s analysis presents a nuanced view of the image of the Catholic Church, schools, teachers and pupils as mere victims of war.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher :
Page : 1074 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :

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Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the 1st session of the 48th Parliament.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher :
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 33,92 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :

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Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.