Dragana Avramov Boeken

This text is the outcome of a study by the European Commission carried out by several research organizations. The project has documented that proven potentially feasible methodologies are available but that there is weak underlying data, insufficient inter-institutional linkages and imperfect mechanisms to harness that expertise. The expert group has developed methodological recommendations, identified methodological requirements and proposed the necessary steps and accompanying measures in order to carry out pertinent policy oriented research about homelessness. Integrated policy models developed in Denmark and Finland are identified and described as models of best policy and practice in preventing homelessness and assisting homeless people. It is acknowledged, however, that even in these countries people with multiple problems fall through the system of standard social protection. The book brings together state of the art research and service provision for homeless people in the European Union. It aims to promote informed policies and measures to prevent homelessness and assist homeless people.

This book revitalizes the debate on evolutionary ethics, presenting evolution science as a framework for understanding morality. It explores knowledge-based choices for future biological and cultural evolution, addressing ethical challenges of human variation. Researchers, policymakers, and the public will find valuable insights for long-term considerations.

This volume is an outcome of the international research project FEMAGE - "Needs for female immigrants and their integration ageing societies" (www.bib-demographie.de/femage) funded by the European Commission in the 6th Framework Programme. The international comparative analysis of citizen's viewpoints towards immigration and integration of foreigners in eight European countries builds around the key questions: Is the presence of foreigners seen as an asset or a challenge? What are the expectations of natives towards immigrants? Which integration policies and measures are favoured? The book provides answers to: who is perceived as foreigner; how are types and numbers of foreigners evaluated; what types of attitudes prevail towards resident foreigners; which social characteristics are associated with those attitudes; and which are the perceived advantages or disadvantages of immigration. The book also addresses the interrelationship between attitudes towards immigration and integration of foreigners and attitudes and preferences concerning future demographic trends, gender relations and family life, elderly, life satisfaction, general value orientations. The findings are parsimoniously compared to the results of other major surveys that addressed migration issues. The concluding chapter summarizes the main results and highlights the policy implications of the overall findings.