Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Hardcover. Editor(s): Merrick, Professor Joav, MD, MMedSci, DMSc; Kandel, Isack; Omar, Hatim A. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 182 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- GAZELLE BOOK SERVICES
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629483429
- ISBN
- 9781629483429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.11€ 170.94
€ 253.11
€ 170.94
Paperback. This book explores risk management and successful intervention for children in care who have committed, or are at risk of committing, acts of serious violence. The contributors provide an overview of the factors leading to extremely violent behaviour and discuss the complexities of diagnosis and definition from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Hagell, Ann; Jeyarajah-Dent, Renuka. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103844
- ISBN
- 9781843103844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.56
€ 38.56
Paperback. This completely revised edition embraces new developments in this rapidly developing field. The wealth of up-to-date information provided will be invaluable not only for researchers and students but also for psychologists, teachers and other professionals, and parents, carers and family members in search of comprehensive and helpful information. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliography, glossary. BIC Classification: JFFG; JMC; JNSG2; MJW; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853025556
- ISBN
- 9781853025556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.57
€ 53.57
Paperback. This monograph presents a longitudinal investigation of child development and family well-being during the first decade of life for children with Down syndrome, motor impairment, or developmental delay of uncertain etiology. The findings suggest that changes in selected policies and practices can improve outcomes for children with disabilities. Series Editor(s): Overton, Willis F. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 300 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631234753
- ISBN
- 9780631234753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.98
€ 70.98
Paperback. Research shows that children with learning disabilities may experience emotional as well as cognitive difficulties. This book provides an account of the social cognitive development of children with learning disabilities and discusses ways in which this may be related to their social adjustment. Num Pages: 178 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFG; JMC; JNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854333261
- ISBN
- 9781854333261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.37
€ 68.37
Children, Child Abuse and Child Protection: Placing Children Centrally
The Violence Against Children Study Group
Paperback. Children, Child Abuse and Child Protection is the second book written by the Violence Against Children Study Group, a multidisciplinary group of researchers and practitioners from a range of professional settings concerned with child protection. This book follows on from the highly successful Taking Child Abuse Seriously, published in 1990. Editor(s): Blythe, Eric; Parkin, Wendy. Series: Wiley Series in Child Care & Protection. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986416
- ISBN
- 9780471986416
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.96
€ 85.96
Paperback. In this book the authors use evidence from the National Evaluation of the Children's Fund to explore the experiences of children and families who are most marginalised. They consider the historical context of approaches to child welfare, and present a new framework for understanding and developing preventative polices and practice. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349651
- ISBN
- 9781861349651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.92
€ 36.99
€ 34.92
Hardback. This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling. Editor(s): Stoddart, Kevin. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MMH; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 689.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102687
- ISBN
- 9781843102687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.09
€ 85.09
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling. Editor(s): Stoddart, Kevin. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MMH; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103196
- ISBN
- 9781843103196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.09
€ 85.09
Paperback. The title presents a collection of studies by researchers in the field of consumption, advertising and media in relation to children. It aims to shed light on the relationship between consumer behaviour, advertising and communication in general with a special focus on children and adolescents. Editor(s): Hansen, Flemming; Rasmussen, Jeanette; Martensen, Anne; Tufte, Birgitte. Num Pages: 302 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFT; JFSP1; KNTY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Copenhagen Business School Press
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788763001007
- ISBN
- 9788763001007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.22
€ 30.99
€ 22.22
Paperback. Childrens human rights are regularly violated around the world. Child soldiers, child slavery, and child prostitution are some of the more graphic examples this books deals with, but hungry, sick, and orphaned children are equally at risk and more prevalent. Editor(s): Ensalaco, Mark; Majka, Linda C. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742529885
- ISBN
- 9780742529885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.88
€ 59.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, 16 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; KCG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415504010
- ISBN
- 9780415504010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.81
€ 88.81
Paperback. So, and Lu Zhang. Editor(s): Hung, Ho-fung. Series: Themes in Global Social Change. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893087
- ISBN
- 9780801893087
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.45
€ 35.99
€ 30.45
Hardback. Num Pages: 294 pages, 73 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1MBN; JFFS; JPS; KCLT; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 219 x 2. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137522276
- ISBN
- 9781137522276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.52
€ 124.52
Paperback. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KB; AVGC9; AVGE; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 30. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252082030
- ISBN
- 9780252082030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardback. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KB; AVGC9; AVGE; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252040566
- ISBN
- 9780252040566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.47
€ 132.47
Hardback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP; KCP; KCS; KNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349951567
- ISBN
- 9781349951567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.38
€ 124.38
Hardback. Presents a look into the secretive world of the "snakeheads" (human smugglers), whose ingenious endeavors have transported hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants into the United States and other Western countries. This book presents accounts of how social circles to accomplish seemingly complex transnational negotiations are formed. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 tables, 4 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JFFN; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804757416
- ISBN
- 9780804757416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.22
€ 71.22
Hardback. This ethnographic account invites readers to consider a fascinating case of globalized labor -- a Korean-owned and managed factory in China, operated by Chinese laborers, where the clash of cultures, traditions, and classes threatens both productivity and peace on the factory floor. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPK; GTF; JFFS; JHBL; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804784542
- ISBN
- 9780804784542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.22
€ 71.22
Hardback. This book explores the decision of the British Empire to import Chinese labour to southern Africa despite the already tense racial situation in the region. It enables a clearer understanding of racial and political developments in southern Africa during the reconstruction period and places localised issues within a wider historiography. Series: Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 3JJC; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTQ; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 222 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230303775
- ISBN
- 9780230303775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.93
€ 64.93
Paperback. A thorough and fascinating study of motivations, relationships and impact of Chinese migrants in Africa. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1H; GTF; JFFN; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780329161
- ISBN
- 9781780329161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.71
€ 32.99
€ 27.71
Hardback. Series: Critical Issues in World and International History. Num Pages: 254 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742567634
- ISBN
- 9780742567634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.39
€ 144.39
Hardcover. Presents a multimedia, interdisciplinary study of Chinese modernity in the context of globalization since the late nineteenth century. This book draws on Chinese literature, film, art, photography, and video to broadly map the emergence of modern China in relation to the capitalist world-system in the economic, social, and political realms. Num Pages: 264 pages, 43 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; AB; DSBH; JFC; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824831110
- ISBN
- 9780824831110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.39
€ 85.39
Paperback. Spanning the century from the Taiping Rebellion through the establishment of the People's Republic of China, this is a comprehensive history of women in modern China. Editor(s): Fogel, Joshua A. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 17. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804714976
- ISBN
- 9780804714976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.39
€ 40.99
€ 36.39