Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Paperback. An increasing number of families are becoming homeless, often as a result of domestic violence, which leaves women and their school age children without homes. This multidisciplinary volume is the first to look at the variety of problems encountered by this group and to propose strategies for managing those problems. Editor(s): Vostanis, Panos; Cumella, Stuart. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853025952
- ISBN
- 9781853025952
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Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. Examining social housing provision in the context of current and historical practice, the contributors argue that the homeless, particularly those with mental health problems, run the very real risk of being socially excluded; and present arguments for how policy should develop. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026386
- ISBN
- 9781853026386
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Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. Disability Politics and Community Care encourages health and welfare professionals and policy makers to start working much more closely with disabled people themselves. He presents practical suggestions for the changes necessary for the proposed reorganisation of service provision which will re-define direct work with disabled people. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 237 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026522
- ISBN
- 9781853026522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.51
€ 53.51
Paperback. This book contains 14 biographies written by people of all ages who have a learning disability. The authors discuss how these stories might be representative of other people with learning disabilities and what key themes may be identified from the stories. The pictorial form is accessible to people with learning disabilities. Num Pages: 144 pages, index. BIC Classification: BG; JFFG; JNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026904
- ISBN
- 9781853026904
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Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. The book provides essential information and analysis which exposes society's view of minorities and the influence these views may have on care professionals working in psychiatric and criminal justice systems. It suggests practical steps for improvement to ensure a more equitable and culturally sensitive service provision. Editor(s): Kaye, Charles; Lingiah, Tony. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 286 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1; MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026966
- ISBN
- 9781853026966
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Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. This book describes how an awareness of culture must be applied to the study and provision of welfare in Europe. It shows how the cultures underpinning social welfare systems are starting to be exposed and explored. The assumption that the values and beliefs which constitute welfare systems are universal and absolute has been overturned. Editor(s): Chamberlayne, Prue; etc.; Cooper, Andrew (Professor of Social Work, Tavistock Clinic and University of East London); Freeman, Richard (Lecturer in European Policy and Politics, Department of Politics, University of Edinburgh). Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFC; JFF; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027000
- ISBN
- 9781853027000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.57
€ 51.57
Paperback. The Changing Role of Social Care provides an overview of the structure and function of social care at practice, management and policy levels. It contains contributions from leading academics, researchers and practitioners in the UK, and also includes chapters on the experiences across the United Kingdom and abroad. Editor(s): Hudson, Bob. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027529
- ISBN
- 9781853027529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Anthea Innes provides a complete guide to running a training programme for dementia care workers. She begins with a brief outline of the key factors to consider prior to the design and implementation of a programme. In particular the book stresses the importance of getting to know the care setting in which the trainees will practise. Series: University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides. Num Pages: 128 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBPK; MQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 8. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027611
- ISBN
- 9781853027611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.10
€ 32.10
Paperback. The Preventing Violence in Relationships programme has been developed by Gerry Heery through his independent work in this area. This book contains detailed outlines of the 26 sessions of the one year programme, offering a practical, structured way of working with controlling and abusive men, and examples of sessions from the programme. Num Pages: 240 pages, references. BIC Classification: JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 205 x 17. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028168
- ISBN
- 9781853028168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.29
€ 50.29
Paperback. Written by academics and practitioners from around the world, this is a comprehensive overview of the development of therapeutic communities and their benefits for treating drug users. Contributors describe how the model operates in the community, and how it has been modified to fit different settings, types of client and referral requirements. Editor(s): Rawlings, Barbara; Yates, Rowdy. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028175
- ISBN
- 9781853028175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. This comprehensive volume assesses the relationship between legal rights and disability and the effect of law, legal process and third party professional intervention on the lives of people with disabilities. The contributors, who are all either academics or other professional experts in their field, write in a jargon free accessible style. Editor(s): Cooper, Jeremy. Num Pages: 320 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFG; LBBR; LNA; LNDA; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028366
- ISBN
- 9781853028366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.75
€ 47.75
Paperback. This book is based on the life accounts of 244 children of minority ethnic origin who were placed with predominantly white foster carers and adopters. The book provides a most interesting overview of the decision-making and planning processes that shape the placement in care of children of minority ethnic origin in the UK. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBK; JHMP; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 353.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028755
- ISBN
- 9781853028755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.55
€ 37.55
Paperback. When I'm Away From Home is a workbook designed to provide specific information about the individual care requirements of a disabled child for anyone responsible for their care. It includes the child's medical and physical needs, their daily routine and a section which they can fill in themselves about their personality, preferences and habits. Num Pages: 76 pages, directory. BIC Classification: JFFG; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 5. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 76
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028984
- ISBN
- 9781853028984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.08
€ 26.08
Paperback. This is a practical and trans-disciplinary guide for professionals working with vulnerable adults, who include the frail elderly, those with mental health problems or physical disabilities, learning disabilities or serious physical illness. The contributors address key problems and dilemmas in working to protect these groups from abuse. Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029820
- ISBN
- 9781853029820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Older men may, like older women, be victims of abuse - yet there has been little in either research or service provision to reflect this. Drawing on in-depth interviews with twelve older men who have experienced abuse, Jacki Pritchard presents much-needed practical guidance for care professionals, managers and policy makers working with this group. Series: Violence and Abuse. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFFE; JFSJ2; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 5. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029998
- ISBN
- 9781853029998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. 'Reveal[s] the true scale and nature of the problem of hidden homelessness in contemporary Britain.' Nick Davies, author of Dark Heart. Num Pages: 160 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFB; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745316239
- ISBN
- 9780745316239
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.90
€ 40.99
€ 31.90
Paperback. Anecdote and theory have diametrically opposed connotations: humorous versus serious, specific versus general, trivial versus overarching, short versus grand. This title cuts through these oppositions to produce theory with a sense of humor, theorizing which honors the uncanny detail of lived experience. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822330387
- ISBN
- 9780822330387
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.34
€ 32.99
€ 25.34
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822351252
- ISBN
- 9780822351252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.52
€ 32.99
€ 29.52
Paperback. Without a deeper understanding of poverty as a lived experience in childhood, policies targeted at eradicating child poverty may fail. This book presents an opportunity to understand the issues and concerns that low-income children themselves identify as important. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343628
- ISBN
- 9781861343628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.11
€ 33.99
€ 33.11
Paperback. The text includes newly contributed and updated articles utilizing the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse and victims' rights from experts in the field. Editor(s): Davis, Randy J.; Herman, Susan A.; Lurigio, Arthur J. Num Pages: 568 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JKV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 256 x 28. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781452203201
- ISBN
- 9781452203201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 214.68
€ 214.68