Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Paperback. The number of children entering the child protection system has risen dramatically over the years with implications for children's services and partner agencies. This looks at the impact of the "Munro Review" (2011) on child protection and the Government's response. Editor(s): Blyth, Maggie; Solomon, Enver. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447304906
- ISBN
- 9781447304906
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.40
€ 30.99
€ 27.40
Paperback. Why are some children abused or neglected? What can be done to protect and help them? A key element of informed decision making is knowing what sort of problems are amenable to what sort of intervention, in what circumstances, and with what degree of certainty. Num Pages: 358 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471491477
- ISBN
- 9780471491477
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Condition: New
€ 68.37
€ 68.37
Hardback. Educational Leaders Without Borders Editor(s): Papa, Rosemary P.; English, Fenwick W.; Saiti, Anna. Num Pages: 239 pages, 7 colour illustrations, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JNC; JNF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319123578
- ISBN
- 9783319123578
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Condition: New
€ 122.52
€ 122.52
Education, Social Factors And Health Beliefs In Health And Health Care
Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld (Ed.)
Hardback. This volume provides a unique sociological focus on education, social factors and health beliefs in health and health care, including a review of the literature to date. Series: Research in the Sociology of Health Care. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JHM; JNA; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 269 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785603679
- ISBN
- 9781785603679
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Condition: New
€ 173.89
€ 173.89
Hardback. Addresses questions of how to deal with internal issues of social inequality and cultural diversity and, at the same time, how to build a shared civility among their different national, ethnic, religious and social groups. Editor(s): Al Haj, Majid; Mielke, Rosemarie. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FBH; JFF; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845451950
- ISBN
- 9781845451950
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Condition: New
€ 155.52
€ 155.52
paperback. Editor(s): Nasson, Bill; Samuel, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, index, photographs. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- David Philip Publishers South Africa
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780864861542
- ISBN
- 9780864861542
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.43
€ 18.99
€ 17.43
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423368
- ISBN
- 9781847423368
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.45
€ 40.99
€ 38.45
Hardback. Education systems and inequalities is the first international volume to compare different education systems and their impact on creating and sustaining social inequalities, considering key variables such as social origin, gender, ethnicity, migration background or ability. Editor(s): Hadjar, Andreas; Gross, Christiane. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JNAM; JNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447326106
- ISBN
- 9781447326106
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Condition: New
€ 110.24
€ 110.24
Hardcover. In many societies today, educational aims or goals are commonly characterized in terms of "equality," "equal opportunity," "equal access" or "equal rights," the underlying assumption being that "equality" in some form is an intelligible and sensible educational ideal. Series: Asia Pacific Studies: Past and Present. Num Pages: 204 pages, 15 tables & figs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBTB; JFFJ; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426. Series: Asia Pacific Studies: Past and Present. 204 pages, 15 tables & figs. In many societies today, educational aims or goals are commonly characterized in terms of "equality," "equal opportunity," "equal access" or "equal rights," the underlying assumption being that "equality" in some form is an intelligible and sensible educational ideal. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBTB; JFFJ; JNF. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 17. Weight: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857452672
- ISBN
- 9780857452672
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Condition: New
€ 154.65
€ 154.65
Hardcover. Editor(s): Garlach, Harrison; Darst, Nathan. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFG; JNSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622579969
- ISBN
- 9781622579969
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Condition: New
€ 168.77€ 115.01
€ 168.77
€ 115.01
Hardcover. Editor(s): Li, Xiaoming. Num Pages: 542 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 183 x 29. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628082753
- ISBN
- 9781628082753
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Condition: New
€ 342.32€ 230.01
€ 342.32
€ 230.01
Paperback. Provides an introduction to education in the U.S., from its origins to its contemporary manifestations. Focusing on social inequality, the author calls into question Horace Mann's famous proclamation that education is the "great equalizer" and examines how education stratifies students based on socioeconomic background, race, and gender. Series: Sociology in the Twenty-First Century. Num Pages: 302 pages, 33 scattered, b/w line art. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JNAM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520285118
- ISBN
- 9780520285118
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.89
€ 33.99
€ 24.89
Hardback. This text uses examples and perspectives from economics, technology and mass media to show how globalization is producing unprecedented impacts on education and culture. The author points to governmental and school policies that can actively shape the future of education. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFS; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742510975
- ISBN
- 9780742510975
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Condition: New
€ 143.35
€ 143.35
Hardcover. Editor(s): Clarke, Matthew; Feeny, Simon. Num Pages: 124 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 187 x 16. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600218781
- ISBN
- 9781600218781
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Condition: New
€ 194.92€ 132.34
€ 194.92
€ 132.34
Hardcover. Editor(s): Purcell, Ciara. Num Pages: 126 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634632669
- ISBN
- 9781634632669
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Condition: New
€ 194.92€ 132.29
€ 194.92
€ 132.29
Paperback. Education is a crucially important social institution, closely correlated with wealth, occupational prestige, psychological well-being, and health outcomes. Moreover, for children of immigrants who account for almost one in four school-aged children in the U.S. Series: Polity Immigration and Society Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648323
- ISBN
- 9780745648323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.23
€ 23.23
Hardback. Education is a crucially important social institution, closely correlated with wealth, occupational prestige, psychological well-being, and health outcomes. Moreover, for children of immigrants who account for almost one in four school-aged children in the U.S. Series: Immigration and Society. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745648316
- ISBN
- 9780745648316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.21
€ 72.21
hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFFJ; JNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691643151
- ISBN
- 9780691643151
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Condition: New
€ 173.61
€ 173.61
Paperback. Formal education is important in creating enlightened and active citizens. However, despite an increase in education attainment since the 1970s, political engagement has not risen at a commensurate level. This text explores how and why education affects citizenship in these ways. Num Pages: 290 pages, 33 line drawings, 44 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JNA; JPHV; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226583891
- ISBN
- 9780226583891
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.77
€ 37.99
€ 29.77
paperback. This collection of readings aims to provide readers with a critical perspective on the unfolding educational policies of South Africa and provides a platform for participating in future educational debates. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFFJ; JFSL; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Juta Academic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781919713106
- ISBN
- 9781919713106
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.47
€ 24.99
€ 21.47
Hardcover. Despite improvements in girls relative academic success at the school leaving level, this book examines how and why girls' education remains subordinated to that of the boys'. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 362. "Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-130) and index. Commissioning organisation: Carrie F. Paechter. xi, 137 p. 26 cm. Publishers cloth. As new with dw." Keywords: "Subjects - Education & Languages - Education Studies & Teaching - Philosophy of Education,Subjects - Education & Languages - Education Studies & Teaching - Sociology of Education - Gender,Subjects - E"
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- RoutledgeFalmer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KEX0164379
- ISBN
- 9780750707749
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 53.88
€ 53.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBTB; HBWQ; JFFJ; JFSL; JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816681655
- ISBN
- 9780816681655
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.31
€ 30.99
€ 27.31
Paperback. Homesteader in Iowa, a 49er in the California Gold Rush, and editor of his town-s local paper, Edmund Booth epitomized the classic 19th-century pioneer, except for one difference - he was deaf. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Gallaudet University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781563682735
- ISBN
- 9781563682735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.77
€ 37.99
€ 29.77
Hardback. Editor(s): Calcagno, Antonio. Series: Boston Studies in Philosophy, Religion and Public Life. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; HPCF3; HPJ; HPS; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319211237
- ISBN
- 9783319211237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.98
€ 122.98