Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Combining historical and legal scholarship, this is an analysis of the history of child custody in the USA from colonial times to the present day. It draws on history to illuminate contemporary issues, offering a rich perspective on the historical relationship of children to their parents. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JKSB1; LA; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231080460
- ISBN
- 9780231080460
Condition: New
€ 147.90
€ 147.90
Paperback. This comprehensive textbook helps social workers understand and meet the needs of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. It outlines approaches to a range of everyday problems associated with oppression, family acceptance, shame, identity development, HIV disease, addiction, and more. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 476 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: JFSK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231103237
- ISBN
- 9780231103237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.55
€ 71.55
This introductory textbook on research methods in social work places emphasis on research as a natural corollary to practice. The text takes readers step-by-step through the process of developing a practical agenda for such projects. Num Pages: 446 pages, 2 halftones, 0 color illus., 3 line drawings, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1271.
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231108126
- ISBN
- 9780231108126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.67
€ 103.67
Num Pages: 496 pages, 7 line drawings, 14 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231110020
- ISBN
- 9780231110020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.67
€ 184.67
This book includes critical information regarding the systems and organizations in which social workers practice; the nature of the relationship between social workers and clients/consumers/communities; planning, contracting, and strategizing functions; intervention techniques using advocacy, brief work, case management, and group work; and evaluation. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 455 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 455
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231110365
- ISBN
- 9780231110365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.90
€ 119.90
The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation. Street Politics and the Tran...
Brotherton, David C.; Barrios, Luis
How a notorious street gang became a social organization providing leadership to New York City's Latino/a youths. Num Pages: 464 pages, 10 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFSP2; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231114189
- ISBN
- 9780231114189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 148.89
€ 148.89
Paperback. This book focuses on the externally driven difficulties of service workers and agencies in shaping services-such as the consequences of recent conservative social policies on agency life and the way in which the present political environment influences services through privatization. Num Pages: 289 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; GTB; JFSG; JKSB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 173 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119313
- ISBN
- 9780231119313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.84
€ 52.84
Charles Abrams-influential intellectual, ardent civil rights crusader, and fierce critic of Robert Moses-was one of the twentieth century's most intriguing and engaging reformers. This life-and-times biography traces a vivid portrait of this fascinating individual. Series: The Columbia History of Urban Life. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 180 x 29. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119504
- ISBN
- 9780231119504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 95.79
€ 95.79
Paperback. Through discussions of various theories of grief, narratives of the bereaved obtained in interviews with 22 men and women, case study analysis, and chapter summaries, this text integrates the literature about and the bereavement experiences of partners in varying types of relationships. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKSN; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231119696
- ISBN
- 9780231119696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.49
€ 46.99
€ 33.49
What circumstances lead someone to commit murder, rape, or acts of child molestation? Why does society have such a deep-seated wish for vengeance against perpetrators of heinous crimes? This book offers innovative perspectives on the difficult issues concerning a civilized society's response to offenders guilty of heinous crimes. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131889
- ISBN
- 9780231131889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.93
€ 141.93
Written for social workers by a social worker, Mental Disorders, Medications, and Clinical Social Work discusses the etiology, epidemiology, assessment, and intervention planning for common mental disorders. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JKSM; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135160
- ISBN
- 9780231135160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.01
€ 107.01
Hardback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 recorded music items. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFFH; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 5 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135801
- ISBN
- 9780231135801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.96
€ 181.96
Offers psychological perspectives on bisexual and queer identities and the cultural and mental health issues facing bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, and questioning individuals and their partners. This book addresses the therapeutic needs of bisexuals at various stages of the life cycle. Num Pages: 472 pages, 0 halftones, 0 color illus., 1 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JFSK; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 33. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137249
- ISBN
- 9780231137249
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.23
€ 102.23
Paperback. Looks at the emotional and organizational dynamics between individuals, couples, and families who provide care, and yet who are also committed to a full time career as a human service professional. This book provides insight into negotiating social service agencies and other institutions. Editor(s): Beckett, Joyce. Num Pages: 384 pages, 3 illus.; 11 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 374 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231140614
- ISBN
- 9780231140614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.62
€ 50.62
Num Pages: 432 pages, 3 illus.; 4 tables. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231141260
- ISBN
- 9780231141260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.12
€ 108.12
Editor(s): Allen, Susan F.; Tracy, Elizabeth M. Num Pages: 344 pages, 6 tables, 1 illus. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231141468
- ISBN
- 9780231141468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 148.17
€ 148.17
Hardback. Editor(s): Green, Warren; Simon, Barbara Levy. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231142946
- ISBN
- 9780231142946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.50
€ 146.50
Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231143189
- ISBN
- 9780231143189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.20
€ 165.20
Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144629
- ISBN
- 9780231144629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.21
€ 129.21
Num Pages: 272 pages, 42 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146869
- ISBN
- 9780231146869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.06
€ 124.06