Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Paperback. Offers recommendations for collaborative US-Mexico border policies that support families. This volume focuses on women and changes within families on the border. It provides demographic analyses of population changes in immigrant areas, and the work patterns of border families and women entrepreneurs. Editor(s): Marquez, Raquel R.; Romo, Harriett D. Series: Latino Perspectives. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; JFSJ; JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268035099
- ISBN
- 9780268035099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.11
€ 29.99
€ 29.11
Paperback. Presents an insider's view of the world of methamphetamine based on the life stories of thirty-three adults formerly immersed in using, dealing, and manufacturing meth in rural Oklahoma. This title includes stories that reveal how and why people with limited economic means and inadequate resources become entrapped in the drug epidemic. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSH; JFFH1; JKVG; LNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520291027
- ISBN
- 9780520291027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.61
€ 33.99
€ 24.61
Paperback. Editor(s): Sutton, Raul; Trueman, Keith; Moran, Christopher. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JKVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119180906
- ISBN
- 9781119180906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.71
€ 56.71
Paperback. Vigilantes operate in the shadows rather than the bright lights of mainstream political consensus. They have arisen at many times in different regions of the world as defenders, often by force, of their view of the good life against those they see to be its enemies. Num Pages: 200 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKV; JPWF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745616384
- ISBN
- 9780745616384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.42
€ 25.42
Hardback. Vigilantes operate in the shadows rather than the bright lights of mainstream political consensus. They have arisen at many times in different regions of the world as defenders, often by force, of their view of the good life against those they see to be its enemies. Num Pages: 200 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKV; JPWF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745616377
- ISBN
- 9780745616377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.34
€ 77.34
Paperback. The author explores spirituality in the context of the individual and of society, and discusses how those practicing pastoral or health care can deal with the issues raised outside of any religious ideas or practice. Anderson shows how professionals can help people move towards a more positive state in the face of pain, distress and illness. Series: Practical Theology. Num Pages: 192 pages, references, indices. BIC Classification: HRCX4; HRLP5; JKSN; MBNH9; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843107460
- ISBN
- 9781843107460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. This book is the first to tell what happened to 'Baby P', how the story was told by the media and its considerable impact on the child protection system in England. It will make a crucial contribution to the topic. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447316220
- ISBN
- 9781447316220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.65
€ 20.99
€ 20.65
Paperback. * Published with the Parkinsona s Disease Society, this book contains highlights of PDS--sponsored welfare research over the last 10 years. * Highlights key projects carried out to improve the lives of people with the disease and provide them with better standards of care, both professional and voluntary. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKS; JMA; JMM; MBP; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854332998
- ISBN
- 9781854332998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.94
€ 69.94
Paperback. Surveys the interplay between contemporary media and the criminal justice system, illustrating how people use media-provided knowledge to construct a picture of the world and then act on that constructed reality. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: JFD; JKVC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 232 x 15. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781285459059
- ISBN
- 9781285459059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 256.83
€ 256.83
Hardback. This comprehensive exploration of the origins and development of family allowances offers inventive insights into Canada's welfare state and social policy over the past half century. Num Pages: 384 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBLW; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 4217. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774815727
- ISBN
- 9780774815727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.94
€ 119.94
Hardcover. Editor(s): Devon, Raymond T. Num Pages: 185 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616683030
- ISBN
- 9781616683030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.46€ 86.34
€ 125.46
€ 86.34
paperback. The government's NHS Plan emphasises the importance of services users' views. This report provides practical guidance on how to ensure that older people's views are heard, acted on, and monitored, in relation to service quality. It makes recommendations for ensuring that older people's views become an integral part of home care service provision. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP31; JKSB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343529
- ISBN
- 9781861343529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.32
€ 26.99
€ 26.32
Paperback. Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSW3; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 11. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655115
- ISBN
- 9780470655115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.51
€ 64.51
Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW3; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655108
- ISBN
- 9780470655108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.49
€ 175.49
Hardback. Calculating compassion examines the origins of British relief work in late-nineteenth-century wars on the continent and the fringes of Empire. The author draws on new archival research to reveal the preoccupations of nineteenth-century relief workers, and the legacies for relief work today. Series Editor(s): Taithe, Bertrand. Series: Humanitarianism: Key Debates and New Approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages, Halftones, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780719078101
- ISBN
- 9780719078101
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 6.75
€ 29.99
€ 6.75
Paperback. Provides an antidote to scapegoating, guesswork, and outright misinformation of welfare debates. Demonstrating that government aid has been far more effective, this book explains that even private support for the poor depends extensively on public funds. It states that it takes a nation to fight a problem as pervasive and subtle as modern poverty. Num Pages: 368 pages, 34 line drawings 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691004013
- ISBN
- 9780691004013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 47.77
€ 54.99
€ 47.77
Paperback. Well-informed and skilled interviewing is a key factor in dealing with suspects, victims and witnesses. Experienced police and investigators know this from their own practice, and there is now a substantial body of research and theory in psychology which supports this practice and can guide both training and the development of investigative work. Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law. Num Pages: 240 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKVF; JMB; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471987291
- ISBN
- 9780471987291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.75
€ 63.75
Hardcover. An invaluable tool equipping healthcare professionals, auditors, and investigators to detect every kind of healthcare fraud According to private and public estimates, billions of dollars are lost per hour to healthcare waste, fraud, and abuse. Num Pages: 340 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVF; KFCR; LNFN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118179802
- ISBN
- 9781118179802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.36€ 58.86
€ 70.36
€ 58.86
Hardback. Around the world, access to justice enjoys an energetic and passionate resurgence as an object both of scholarly inquiry and political contest, as both a social movement and a value commitment motivating study and action. This work evidences a deeper engagement with social theory than past generations of scholarship. Editor(s): Sanderfur, Rebecca L. Series: Sociology of Crime, Law and Deviance. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVC; JKVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848552425
- ISBN
- 9781848552425
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.30
€ 119.30
Paperback. Presses policymakers to implement humane responses to persistent substance use that remove its control entirely from the criminal justice system Series: Alternative Criminology. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH1; JKVG; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814784075
- ISBN
- 9780814784075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.20
€ 29.99
€ 27.20