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Governance and Public Policy in Wales

Promise and Performance Since Devolution

Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive account of devolved politics and government in Wales and the powers and policy of the National Assembly.

Bristol Uni Press

Rural policing

Perspectives of international police leaders

This edited collection addresses a gap in the literature on rural police leadership with a truly international perspective, presenting interview data from senior police officers which illustrates their leadership challenges and best practices.

Bristol Uni Press

Constitutional Fracture

How Brexit Revealed Deep Fault-Lines in the British Constitution

This book presents cutting-edge analysis of one of the most significant constitutional crises in recent British history: the prolonged and intense struggle between government and parliament for control over Brexit.

Bristol Uni Press

Feminist Revolt and the Constitution

Abortion Activism on the Island of Ireland

This project gathers personal stories to examine abortion law reform in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It investigates the capacity of constitutions and constitutionalism to support feminist demands, advocating for a feminist constituent power. This is a significant contribution to global discussions on reproductive rights.

Bristol Uni Press

Understanding UK-EU Relations

A Concise Introduction

This new edition of the previously published Understanding Brexit provides a comprehensive yet accessible account of the UK’s relationship with the EU, including the challenges faced by both state and society in the aftermath of Brexit.

Bristol Uni Press

The Green Handprint at Work

How to Be an Employee Activist for Sustainability

This book shows how to drive sustainability within your company, turning your passion into action. Packed with strategies and tools, it empowers you to navigate power dynamics, build alliances and lead change, equipping you to create lasting sustainability transitions from the inside out.

Bristol Uni Press

Climate Change as a Crisis of Imagination

This book encourages a radical rethinking of how we tell stories about climate change. Considering the contrasting perspectives of writer Amitav Ghosh and theorist Mark Bould, it reconciles their storytelling for criminologists and all those concerned about—and working towards avoiding—catastrophic climate change.

Bristol Uni Press

Participatory Approaches in Child and Family Social Work

Creating Meaningful Relationships and Empowering Families

Rooted in original empirical research, this edited volume argues for collaborative, relationship-based practice. It explores participatory methods, innovative advocacy strategies and emerging trends, including digital platforms and post-COVID-19 developments.

Policy Press

The App Economy

Making Sense of Platform Power in the Age of AI

Apple and Google shape the digital world—but who holds them accountable? This book explores how their control over app ecosystems creates systemic risks and what the EU’s Digital Services Act means for the future of competition, privacy and regulation.

Bristol Uni Press

Nature’s Boardroom

Giving Nature a Voice and a Vote

In 2022, Faith In Nature made history by appointing Nature to its board, giving the natural world a voice. Nature’s Boardroom offers a behind-the-scenes look at this bold move and how businesses can adopt ‘nature governance.’ Simeon Rose shares insights, challenges and practical tools for rethinking the relationship between business and nature.

Bristol Uni Press

Politics and Practices of Transborderism

Identity and Education at the Mexico-U.S. Border

Bristol Uni Press

American Environmental History and Policy

A Troubled Journey to Reform

This authoritative but readable account of American environmental and policy history shows how the US has arrived at its current polarization, and suggests pathways to successful policy and administrative reform.

Bristol Uni Press