Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Hardback. Do criminal cultures lead to drug use? This book examines the nature and extent of the relationship between urban deprivation, drug misuse and crime. It aims to establish a causal link between drugs and crime that can be used to justify a policy approach towards drug users that is ultimately coercive. Num Pages: 154 pages, includes 10 tables. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKVC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 154
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754647423
- ISBN
- 9780754647423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.92
€ 187.92
Paperback. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVF; JKVF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786062871
- ISBN
- 9781786062871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. This introduction to professional ethics for social workers recognizes that social work is largely state-sponsored. Traditional values and rules are explained, followed by a concept of social work and its relationship to the state. A new approach to practice ethics is developed. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333719343
- ISBN
- 9780333719343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.01
€ 60.01
Hardback. Indigenous Criminology comprehensively explores Indigenous people's contact with criminal justice systems in a contemporary and historical context. It addresses both the theoretical underpinnings of the development of a specific Indigenous criminology, and canvasses the broader policy and practice implications for criminal justice. Series: New Horizons in Criminology. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL9; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447321750
- ISBN
- 9781447321750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.76
€ 86.76
Hardback. Babies and Young Children in Care examines why babies enter care or accommodation and why securing their long-term future can be a lengthy process. It analyses the circumstances, characteristics and experiences of these young children before, during and after being looked after, including reasons for changes of carer and placement disruptions. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102724
- ISBN
- 9781843102724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.36
€ 92.36
Paperback. Criminology is a broad-ranging and stimulating introduction that is ideal for undergraduates approaching the subject for the first time. Each chapter is written by an expert in their field and includes a range of learning features designed to help students engage with the material covered. Editor(s): Hale, Chris; Hayward, Keith; Wahidin, Azrini; Wincup, Emma. Num Pages: 600 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 600
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199691296
- ISBN
- 9780199691296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.67
€ 70.67
Paperback. This groundbreaking book reveals what young victims have to say about abuse and its effects on their lives. The authors examine societal factors that increase children's vulnerability, and propose measures for preventing abuse. They outline the requirements of ethically sound research, and conclude with recommendations for future research. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103172
- ISBN
- 9781843103172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. The funny, sad and often incredible life of a local policeman patrolling his home town Num Pages: 160 pages, 55 b & w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; BGA; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553428
- ISBN
- 9781781553428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.54
€ 19.99
€ 15.54
Paperback. The Kingston Arrows are an unusual football team. Confined to playing home matches at HMP Kingston, the players are nine convicted murderers serving life sentences and two of their warders. Chris Hulme spent a season with them. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKVQ; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- Yellow Jersey Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- SKU
- KLN0018101
- ISBN
- 9780224051750
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Series: Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 193 x 125 x 17. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415667470
- ISBN
- 9780415667470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.09
€ 40.09
Paperback. An examination of the consequences of poverty and inequality and the challenge they pose to the engaged social work academic and practitioner. Editor(s): Jones, Chris; Novak, Tony. Series: Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work. Num Pages: 76 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 4. Weight in Grams: 92.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447316152
- ISBN
- 9781447316152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.47
€ 17.47
Paperback. When someone is suspected of being violent towards their family, the onus often falls on the victim to keep the children safe. This practical handbook turns the attention back to the cause of the problem, by helping practitioners to engage with perpetrators, to make safety-focussed interventions and motivate them towards seeking more in depth help. Num Pages: 176 pages, 32 b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JKVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053808
- ISBN
- 9781849053808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.06
€ 38.06
Hardcover. Transnational civil society is often seen as an important contributor to the democratization of global governance. In their engagement with the World Bank, however, transnational civil society organizations prioritize pre-existing mission over responsiveness to claimed stakeholders and undercut the authority of developing country governments. Series: Interest Groups, Advocacy and Democracy Series. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPP; JPW; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137277602
- ISBN
- 9781137277602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.19
€ 105.19
Paperback. In counselling and psychotherapy, the professional's self understanding strongly governs the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship.Grounded in humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative thinking and full of insightful real-life examples, it offers the reader many pathways to better self understanding. Num Pages: 192 pages, 3 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240186
- ISBN
- 9780230240186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.88
€ 51.88
Paperback. The investigation of sex crimes is a specific function for many law enforcement agencies, requiring an understanding of how to investigate, process crime scenes, interact with victims and offenders, and prepare for court. This book draws on new methods of investigation and the effects of such crimes on victims. Num Pages: 108 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 6. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 125
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780323228046
- ISBN
- 9780323228046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.90
€ 48.90
Paperback. It explains what attachment is, what the different patterns look like in children and young people, how early attachment experiences affect their lives, and how this understanding can help childcare workers to develop therapeutic ways of caring. An essential book for professionals such residential carers, social workers and foster carers. Num Pages: 224 pages, 15 figures and tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050814
- ISBN
- 9781849050814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Paperback. A Circle of Support and Accountability is a group of trained volunteers who meet on a regular basis with a high risk sex offender living in their community. This pioneering approach, based on restorative justice principles, holds the offender accountable and provides them with care and support to prevent reoffending. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; JKVQ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051989
- ISBN
- 9781849051989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
paperback. Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. This title includes chapters that apply theory to practice. It covers such topics as: Gender; Class; Ethnicity and race; Ageing; Health; Intimacies; Social exclusion; and, Crime and deviance. Editor(s): Gibson, Alastair; Yuill, Chris. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures, charts. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848606517
- ISBN
- 9781848606517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.09
€ 52.09
Paperback. A lively journey with mothers and fathers who are in the process of negotiating the emotional and practical journey in parenting and educating their learning "disabled" child. The book questions the very heart of the weak inclusive education discourse and unpacks parents' narratives in relation to denial, disappointment and social exclusion. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JNMT; JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349285044
- ISBN
- 9781349285044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.69
€ 65.69
Paperback. This comprehensive, accessibly written resource, is designed to help students and practitioners explore partnerships in creating, contributing, consuming, commissioning or critiquing evidence in and for social work practice. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447314011
- ISBN
- 9781447314011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.81
€ 32.99
€ 31.81