Quality of life is a social construct that is measured by what are considered to be its most
appropriate indicators. Quality of life measurement in intellectual disability reflects a variety …

This is the first scholarly monograph marking the social justice turn in technical and
professional communication (TPC). Social justice often draws attention to structural …

Corruption is a serious threat to prosperity, democracy and human well-being, with mounting
empirical evidence highlighting its detrimental effects on society. Yet defining this threat has …

Research by many feminist economists bears a set of common methodological features,
which Marilyn Power has identified as the social provisioning approach (SPA). This chapter …

Drug use and drug addiction are severely stigmatised around the world. Marc Lewis does
not frame his learning model of addiction as a choice model out of concern that to do so …

This is a comprehensive introduction to research design for university students at all levels
across the whole range of political science, including international relations and public …

Should individuals on American college campuses be permitted to carry concealed
weapons? This issue positions second Amendment liberty guarantees against personal …

The denial of voting rights to certain types of persons continues to be a moral problem of
practical significance. The disenfranchisement of persons with mental impairments, minors …

People with intellectual disabilities die at a younger age and have poorer health than their
non-disabled peers. This is largely avoidable and is unjust. This book uses concepts from …

" Political theorists are aware that the old-fashioned model of state power, according to
which elected officials make policy decisions, which are then faithfully enacted by a loyal …