Cathy Gormley-Heenan is the Director of the Institute for Research in Social Sciences (IRISS) and a Professor of Politics in the School of Criminology, Politics & Social Policy at the Ulster University. Her primary research interests lie in the areas of political elites, peace processes, public policy and the politics of divided societies.Derek Birrell is Professor of Social Policy in the School of Criminology, Politics & Social Policy at the Ulster University. He was formerly the Head of the School of Social and Community Sciences and subsequently the School of Policy Studies. He is the author of the recent books Comparing Devolved Government (2012), The Impact of Devolution on Social Policy (2009) and Direct Rule and the Governance of Northern Ireland (2009).
14 Ebooks by Derek Birrell
Cathy Gormley-Heenan & Derek Birrell: Multi-Level Governance and Northern Ireland
This book examines the governance arrangements in Northern Ireland through a multi-level lens, particularly in the period since the new institutions established through the 1998 Agreement became more …
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English
€53.49
Ann Marie Gray & Derek Birrell: Transforming Adult Social Care
Adult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults …
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English
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€39.99
Derek Birrell & Ann Marie Gray: Delivering Social Welfare
As the system of governance and delivery of social welfare in the UK radically changes, this important new book argues that the extent of this change is such that it could be considered a fundamental …
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English
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€34.99
Deirdre Heenan & Derek Birrell: Social Work in Northern Ireland
Written in an accessible style, this book highlights the distinctive aspects of social work policy and practice in Northern Ireland. It covers the historical development of social work, explores the …
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English
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€36.99
Derek Birrell: The impact of devolution on social policy
With new devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this book makes a comprehensive assessment of the impact of devolution on social policy. It provides a study of developments …
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English
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€42.99
Derek Birrell: Direct rule and the governance of Northern Ireland
This is the first comprehensive study of direct rule as the system of governance which operated in Northern Ireland for most of the period between 1972 and 2007. The major institutions of governance …
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English
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€119.99
Deirdre Heenan & Derek Birrell: Integration of Health and Social Care in the UK
This timely and much needed text book provides a systematic assessment of recent policy developments across the UK and introduces the different models of integration which currently operate – from st …
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English
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€38.36
Derek Birrell & Ann Marie Gray: Transforming Adult Social Care
Adult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults …
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English
DRM
€30.84
Derek Birrell & Ann Marie Gray: Delivering Social Welfare
As the system of governance and delivery of social welfare in the UK radically changes, this important new book argues that the extent of this change is such that it could be considered a fundamental …
PDF
English
DRM
€28.03
Derek Birrell: Direct rule and the governance of Northern Ireland
This is the first comprehensive study of direct rule as the system of governance which operated in Northern Ireland for most of the period between 1972 and 2007. The major institutions of governance …
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English
DRM
€108.84
Alexandra Chapman & Ann Marie Gray: Understanding Devolution and Social Policy
Comparing developments across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this textbook explores the scope and use of social policy over the last decade by the devolved administrations. Students are guided …
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English
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€40.99
Catherine Needham & Elke Heins: Social Policy Review 30
This edition brings together specially commissioned reviews of key areas of social policy and considers a range of current issues within the field. The book contains invaluable research, including di …
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English
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€39.99
Deirdre Heenan & Derek Birrell: Devolution in the UK
Covering the impact of austerity, Brexit, the Scottish Independence Referendum and the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, this book discusses how wider national developments shape and are sh …
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English
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€36.59
Deirdre Heenan & Derek Birrell: Devolution in the UK
Covering the impact of austerity, Brexit, the Scottish Independence Referendum and the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, this book discusses how wider national developments shape and are sh …
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English
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€37.05
