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Social services & welfare, criminology
Hardcover. Despite the rapid disappearance of pensions and health-care benefits for retirees, older people are healthier and better off. This book analyzes the foundations of disability decline, quantifies this phenomenon in economic terms, and proposes what might be done to accelerate future improvements in the health of our most elderly populations. Editor(s): Cutler, David; Wise, David A. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 336 pages, 100 line drawings, 124 tables. BIC Classification: JKSG; KCQ; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226132310
- ISBN
- 9780226132310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.69€ 120.86
€ 146.69
€ 120.86
Paperback. Examines the role of race and immigration in the development of the American social welfare system by comparing how blacks, Mexicans, and European immigrants were treated by welfare policies during the Progressive Era and the New Deal. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 416 pages, 1 halftone. 11 line illus. 5 tables. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBTB; JFFN; JFSL; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691152240
- ISBN
- 9780691152240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.24€ 42.14
€ 53.24
€ 42.14
Paperback. "In the last decade, school shootings have decimated communities and terrified parents, teachers, and children in even the most "family friendly" American towns and suburbs. These tragedies appear to b" Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVQ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- Pbk. Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465051045
- ISBN
- 9780465051045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.65
€ 23.99
€ 16.65
Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 257 x 20. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231159821
- ISBN
- 9780231159821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.07€ 51.02
€ 65.07
€ 51.02
Paperback. The longer WorldCom Chief Audit Executive Cynthia Cooper stares at the entries in front of her, the more sinister they seem. But the CFO is badgering her to delay her team's audit of the company's books and directing others to block Cooper's efforts. Still, something in the pit of her stomach tells her to keep digging. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: JKVK; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 29. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470443316
- ISBN
- 9780470443316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.25
€ 26.99
€ 20.25
Paperback. A concise overview of the policy practice information social workers need to advocate for policy changes within an organization and at local, state, and national levels Given the nature of their work, social workers must understand social problems and the ways social welfare policies are established. Series: Essentials of Social Work Practice. Num Pages: 222 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471752202
- ISBN
- 9780471752202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.30
€ 48.30
paperback. Shows how two well-established, traditional criminal law defenses - the doctrines of provocation and self-defense - enable certain defendants to more easily justify their acts of violence than others. This work suggests three tentative legal reforms to address problems of bias and undue leniency. Series: Critical America. Num Pages: 371 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKV; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814751169
- ISBN
- 9780814751169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.86
€ 33.99
€ 30.86
Paperback. Latin America is a profoundly philanthropic region with deeply rooted traditions of solidarity with the less fortunate. This volume brings together groundbreaking perspectives on such diverse themes as corporate philanthropy, immigrant networks, and new grant-making and operating foundations with corporate, family, and community origins. Editor(s): Portocarrero, Felipe. Series: David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 390 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JHM; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 29. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press Massachusetts
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674019652
- ISBN
- 9780674019652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.70
€ 27.99
€ 24.70
Hardback. Where do concepts such as "welfare state" and "social security" come from and how has their meaning changed over time?. This edited collection, written by a cross-disciplinary group of leading social policy researchers, analyses the concepts and language used to make sense of contemporary social policy. Editor(s): Beland, Daniel; Petersen, Klaus. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447306443
- ISBN
- 9781447306443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.19
€ 105.19
Hardback. Editor(s): Richards, Donna P. Num Pages: 125 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVM; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 125
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613246634
- ISBN
- 9781613246634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.69€ 109.70
€ 159.69
€ 109.70
Paperback. Focusing on the basic skills that facilitate communication in therapy (empathy, respect, authenticity and confrontation) and methods of using them, this book aims to enable therapists and counselors to empathize in a caring way, become receptive in a warm, respectful and nonjudgmental way, and share feelings with clients in a natural, open manner. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787948061
- ISBN
- 9780787948061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.53
€ 58.53
Paperback. This volume explores the strategies available to non-governmental organizations in order to enhance their development work. It reviews appropriate development programmes, plus the likely problems to be encountered in each, and relates them to a range of specific case studies. Editor(s): Edwards, Michael. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSN1; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KI20000612
- ISBN
- 9781853831447
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Designed for the generalist practice course, this book uses students' own experiences rather than abstract discussion to build competency and professional identity. Full of rich case examples and exercises, the book lets students visualize and carry out skills in an applied, experimental way. Num Pages: 420 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 271 x 215 x 26. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470551707
- ISBN
- 9780470551707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.76
€ 96.76
Hardcover. Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 224 x 24. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781593320904
- ISBN
- 9781593320904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 8.38
€ 44.99
€ 8.38
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349383634
- ISBN
- 9781349383634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.80€ 30.83
€ 82.80
€ 30.83
Paperback. A second revised edition of this text, originally published in 1984. The author shows professionals working with divorcing families how to resolve custody disputes fairly and efficiently, without protracted courtroom battles, demonstrating ways of co-operating and negotiating that will reduce tensions and help arrive at a final mediation agreement. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787940515
- ISBN
- 9780787940515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.28
€ 63.28
Paperback. Pocketbook guide for social workers for developing key skills in structuring, presenting and writing clear and professional reports. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: CBWT; JKS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- Open University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335261802
- ISBN
- 9780335261802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.38
€ 23.38
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: JKVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 135 x 25. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Quagmire Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926695150
- ISBN
- 9781926695150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.57
€ 23.99
€ 16.57
Hardback. Editor(s): Hayes, Dale M. Num Pages: 167 pages. BIC Classification: JKVP1; JKVQ. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633212572
- ISBN
- 9781633212572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.68€ 157.04
€ 230.68
€ 157.04
Paperback. Reveals why millions are actually poorer because of aid, unable to escape corruption and reduced, in the West's eyes, to a childlike state of beggary. In this book, the author shows how, with access to capital and with the right policies, even the poorest nations can turn themselves around. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 13. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141031187
- ISBN
- 9780141031187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.84
€ 13.00
€ 11.84