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Lord Hain, who was the Labour MP for Neath from 1991 to 2015, has just published his latest book, 'Liberation and Corruption'. It argues there is a continuum between colonial era corruption and latter-day criminality on a global scale. https://ow.ly/Qhbt50Xncnx

Work in #PublicPolicy? Learn how to write compelling #PolicyBriefings that influence decision-makers and create real impact. https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/author-hub/promoting-your-book/writing-a-policy-briefing#PublicPolicy?

Paul Lindley, author of 'Raising the Nation', is making his book #OpenAccess to demonstrate how collaboration and free knowledge-sharing can promote inclusion, amplify impact, and inspire real #SocialChange for children and society. https://ow.ly/HkGJ50Xoj6z

"The #ANC, once a beacon of freedom, now faces systemic corruption, says Peter Hain, who urges #SouthAfricans to fight back personally." Peter Hain, author of 'Liberation and Corruption', for The Citizen: https://ow.ly/vT8Q50Xnb8W

🌟Launch of Reckoning: Creating Positive Change Through Radical Empathy. Join @TerriGivens as she discusses creating a positive environment using the #RadicalEmpathy approach. #AntiRacist #BLM #Racism 📍New Beacon Books, Tues, Nov 11, 7 - 9 pm: https://ow.ly/MoEf50X9KuY

"This is probably one of the most important books published this year. We live between its pages, but our country is not alone, either." 'Liberation and Corruption' by Peter Hain for The Citizen: https://ow.ly/uLHI50XnbXT

Peter Hain discusses his new book 'Liberation and Corruption: Why Freedom Movements Fail', which reflects on the challenges of staying true to the values of liberation struggles. Read in @City Press: https://ow.ly/9hVa50XnarI

"If history often rhymes, as Mark Twain once said, then Tom Bewick’s book, 'Skills Policy in England and the Future of Work', is a poignant poem of political déjà vu that should be required reading for our skills policymakers and shapers." https://ow.ly/iTWL50Xn9hq

Political and business leaders have studiously avoided planning for population ageing, even though it poses a serious threat to financial stability. Giles Merritt, author of 'Timebomb' for Project Syndicate: https://ow.ly/byI550Xn9AP

Peter Beresford OBE draws on multidisciplinary research evidence and first-hand experience to understand how lived experience can be harnessed to support the development of #Health and #Care policy and practice. https://ow.ly/vRwF50Xn92G

Margaret Heffernan, author of 'Embracing Uncertainty', argues that #Artists thrive amid uncertainty, and their creativity and openness to the unknown offer vital lessons for how society can navigate today’s unpredictable world. 🎧Listen here: https://ow.ly/9IA750Xn88L

RECKONING proves real change *is* possible, bursting with inspiring #EDI success stories from prisons, boardrooms and college campuses. - Ginny Mills, Senior Commissioning Editor 🌟Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy. (New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 pm.) https://ow.ly/Hycq50XmpZy

Book Launch: Diverse Transnational Care. Drawing on interviews with migrants’ parents in Bolivia, this book considers the conditions that older people navigate. 🔓Read #OpenAccess: https://ow.ly/T9Jh50XeRLS 🎟️Nov 7, 2025 04:00 PM: https://ow.ly/LQ2850XeRLR

"although the corrupt acts may happen or be perpetrated in the Global South, the money doesn't stay in the Global South" Baroness Patricia Scotland with us, Lord Peter Hain, @policyatkings.bsky.social, and @policypress.bsky.social this week discussing corruption 📺 ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/k_4DigJ...

In 'Reckoning', Terri Givens defies the claim that #BLM brought no real change. Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy at New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 PM. 🎟️Find tickets: https://ow.ly/2VaJ50Xfwcc 💻Learn more: https://ow.ly/3b6M50Xfwca

One of the most significant ways that #SocialWorkers can engage with policy is by holding elected office. How and why do social workers transition into political roles? Publishing #OpenAccess: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-workers-in-political-office

It’s worth thinking about this pre-NHS landscape of health care in Britain, as we weigh up the dire state of social care and support for family carers today. #SocialCare #NHS #Carers https://ow.ly/QmCx50XiVL9

We're thrilled to share a few photos from the launch of 'Liberation and Corruption' by Peter Hain at King’s College London. 📚 The evening was filled with insightful discussion on freedom movements, liberation struggles and more. Watch the full recording here: https://ow.ly/5wLl50XkwER

In 'Reckoning', Terri Givens rejects the idea that #BLM made no real impact. Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy at New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 PM. 🎟️Find tickets: https://ow.ly/Shel50XfxIG 🗨️Terri examines #EDI and its impact: https://ow.ly/7M4p50XfxIF

Discover how social science shapes the world we live in. Listen in for engaging discussions, fresh perspectives, and research that matters. #SocialScience #Podcast 🔗

In his new book, 'Liberation and Corruption', Peter Hain examines why movements born from ideals of justice and freedom often succumb to bad governance and corruption once in power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_4DigJb7hM&t=9s

"unless you keep fighting for social justice, equal opportunities, and human rights... you're never going to win those battles" Last night Lord Peter Hain joined us, @policyatkings.bsky.social, and @policypress.bsky.social to discuss his new book on corruption 📺➡️ www.youtube.com/live/k_4DigJ...

Thanks to everyone at @policypress.bsky.social for their support The International Anthony Burgess Foundation for hosting a fantastic launch, and everyone who came. Shop early for Christmas 😉

Do we still need artists in a generative #AI world? #FestivalOfEconomics. Margaret Heffernan, author of 'Embracing Uncertainty', discusses the role of the artist in contemporary society. 📍Economics Observatory at 1 Canon’s Road. Nov 19 | 2–3:15 PM: https://ow.ly/jQNT50XjVws

Festival of Economics 2025! ✨ We’ll be at the annual #FestivalOfEconomics, where leading #Economists and experts from around the world come together to debate, with each other and their audiences, the key economic questions of our time. Tues 18 -21 Nov: https://ow.ly/JhUX50XgoLg

Why are #Liberation and #Independence movements often betrayed when their leaders get into government? ‘Liberation and Corruption’ by Peter Hain is an essential read for anyone fighting for a better world.

We’re delighted to share a photo from last night’s launch of Peter Hain’s new book, 'Liberation and Corruption'. ✨ The evening sparked thoughtful debate and engaging questions that delved deep into the book's timely themes. 💬 Find out more: https://ow.ly/n2Zv50XiWyi

The UK’s failure to provide universal #SocialCare, despite the immense value of #UnpaidCare, reflects a deep political neglect and lack of recognition for carers' needs and rights. https://ow.ly/6Jhp50XiVI4

Liberation and Corruption: Why Freedom Movements Fail. Activist & politician Peter Hain examines a question that has haunted him for decades: why are liberation movements so often betrayed once their leaders gain power? 29 October 18:30: https://ow.ly/NT2t50Xga3g

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In 'Reckoning', Terri Givens defies the claim that #BLM brought no real change. Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy at New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 PM. 🎟️Find tickets: https://ow.ly/wZ7E50Xfw9h 💻Learn more: https://ow.ly/6k5w50Xfw9i

Book Launch: Diverse Transnational Care. Drawing on interviews with migrants’ parents in Bolivia, this book considers the conditions that older people navigate. 🔓Read #OpenAccess: https://ow.ly/BK2Y50XeRKX 🎟️Nov 7, 2025 04:00 PM: https://ow.ly/WlyK50XeRL1

EVENT | Liberation and Corruption: Why Freedom Movements Fail – with Peter Hain Join us, @policyatkings.bsky.social, @policypress.bsky.social, Peter Hain and others to examine why liberation movements often succumb to bad governance and corruption once in power ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/liber...

EVENT | Liberation and Corruption: Why Freedom Movements Fail – with Peter Hain Join us, @schoolforgovt.bsky.social, @policypress.bsky.social, Peter Hain and others to examine why liberation movements often succumb to bad governance and corruption once in power ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/liber...

Spotted in @waterstones.bsky.social Spinningfields, Manchester @policypress.bsky.social White Privilege second edition out now!!

In 'Reckoning', Terri Givens rejects the idea that #BLM made no real impact. Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy at New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 PM. 🎟️Find tickets: https://ow.ly/4qzt50XfxzW 🗨️Terri examines #EDI and its impact: https://ow.ly/GcB250XfxzV

#SustainableDevelopment and #EcosocialWork have become one of the most dynamic global debates of the social work profession. How can #SocialWork contribute to the #Sustainability transitions of European societies? Publishing #OpenAccess:

This book asks: has the #Pandemic facilitated the adoption of more generous and inclusive social policies in Southeast Asia? Publishing #OpenAccess:

"In Gaza, masked Hamas fighters are already executing those they don’t control – and, as I detail in my new book, 'Liberation and Corruption', one-party states historically have been breeding grounds for systemic corruption." 📖https://ow.ly/w8Zv50XfCPC 📰https://ow.ly/jBaW50XfCPB

📚 Edinburgh’s Radical Book Fair returns to Assembly Roxy (5–9 Nov 2025)! Join Cécile Simmons (CTRL HATE DELETE) and Keio Yoshida (Pride and Prejudices) for a powerful conversation on #Feminism, #QueerIdentities, and #PolicingWomen. https://ow.ly/8kYN50XbnK5

‘Reckoning’ by Terri Givens focuses on hope, taking action and creating a positive environment, including the use of the #RadicalEmpathy approach to empower ongoing change.

We will be at the Festival of Economics in November! ✨ The Festival of Economics takes place on 18 November at the Watershed in Bristol. Visit us to learn more about our publishing. https://ow.ly/pAY050X9QlZ

Adrian Mackenzie and Anna Munster Book Launch. The event opens with an author conversation exploring the politics, aesthetics, and infrastructures of digital life, from #PlatformEconomies to #MachineLearning. Thu, 30 Oct, 4 - 5:30 pm AEDT: https://ow.ly/RTWs50X9NjJ

In our latest #Podcast, Richard Kemp and Dr Alex Blower discuss the role of #Masculinity in the lives of #WorkingClass boys and why we need to stop focusing on perceived individual failures. https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/10/03/podcast-how-education-is-failing-young-working-class-men/

This policy briefing by Charlie Winstanley, author of 'Bricking It', argues that short-term politics and fiscal constraints hinder effective responses to the asylum hotels crisis. #Asylum #AsylumHotels #UKPolitics https://ow.ly/LEGw50Xat2N

🌟Launch of Reckoning: Creating Positive Change Through Radical Empathy. Join Terri Givens as she discusses creating a positive environment using the #RadicalEmpathy approach. #AntiRacist #BLM #Racism 📍New Beacon Books, Tues, Nov 11, 7 - 9 pm: https://ow.ly/Vi0R50X9Kjw

Today is the #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty. Eradicating #Poverty has always been at the heart of our publishing, with the view to making research in this area as accessible as possible to maximise its impact. Browse our titles on poverty: buff.ly/oJaKrD3

Working in #PublicPolicy? Discover how to craft and publish effective #PolicyBriefings that make an impact. 🔗

This book brings together scholars in #PoliticalScience, #Law, #SocialWork and more to examine how the European Court of Human Rights #ECtHR shapes – and is shaped by – child protection litigation and mobilisation. Publishing #OpenAccess: