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Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice

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Policy & Politics

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European Journal of Politics and Gender

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Critical and Radical Social Work

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International Journal of Care and Caring

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Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

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Evidence & Policy

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Families, Relationships and Societies

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Journal of Gender-Based Violence

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Voluntary Sector Review

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European Journal of Politics and Gender

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Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice

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Just some Bristol University Press and Policy Press authors

Simon Wren-Lewis

is Emeritus Professor of Economics and Fellow of Merton College, University of Oxford. His influential blog, Mainly Macro, is written for both economists and non-economists. His book, The Lies We Were Told, will be out in November 2018.

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Ann Oakley

is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the UCL Institute of Education. A social researcher for more than 50 years, and author of many academic publications, she is also well known for her biography, autobiography and fiction.

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<div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/simon-wren-lewis.1.jpg" alt="simon wren lewis" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Simon Wren-Lewis</h2> <p>is Emeritus Professor of Economics and Fellow of Merton College, University of Oxford. His influential blog, <em>Mainly Macro</em>, is written for both economists and non-economists. His book, <em>The Lies We Were Told</em>, will be out in November 2018.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/simon-wren-lewis">See Simon’s books</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/authors_0013_Ann-Oakley.1.jpg" alt="authors_0013_Ann Oakley" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Ann Oakley</h2> <p>is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the UCL Institute of Education. A social researcher for more than 50 years, and author of many academic publications, she is also well known for her biography, autobiography and fiction.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/ann-oakley">See Ann’s books</a></div> </div> </div> </div>

Danny Dorling

is the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford. As well as Injustice: Why social injustice still persists, his recent books include The Inequality Effect (2017) and, with colleagues, The Human atlas of Europe (2016).

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Chris Brink

was Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from 2007 till 2016. He is a distinguished academic and a member of the Russell Group and the National Equality Challenge Unit boards.

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<div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/authors_0007_DannyDorling.1.jpg" alt="authors_0007_DannyDorling" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Danny Dorling</h2> <p>is the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford. As well as <em>Injustice: Why social injustice still persists</em>, his recent books include <em>The Inequality Effect</em> (2017) and, with colleagues, <em>The Human atlas of Europe</em> (2016).</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/danny-dorling-1">See Danny’s books</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/authors_0010_chris-brink.1.jpg" alt="authors_0010_chris brink" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Chris Brink</h2> <p>was Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from 2007 till 2016. He is a distinguished academic and a member of the Russell Group and the National Equality Challenge Unit boards.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/chris-brink">See Chris’ books</a></div> </div> </div> </div>

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Publishing with a Purpose

Back to university? Books that offer new ways for universities to connect to the world

A bold new university press publishing to challenge the status quo

"A vivid account of the trials and tribulations of professional mothers." Elisabeth Kelan

Addressing global social challenges and igniting debate: publishing for impact and social change

Publishing for global impact

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Education policy

Protecting children

Who are universities for?

Femicide across Europe

Child sexual abuse: whose problem?

Women's work

Social experiences of breastfeeding

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