Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Hardcover. Due to the demand for flexible working hours and employees who are available around the clock, the time patterns of childcare and schooling have increasingly become a political issue. The book compares the development of different time policiesA" of half-day and all-day provisions in a variety of Eastern and Western European countries.. Editor(s): Hagemann, Karen; Jarausch, Konrad H.; Allemann-Ghionda, Cristina. Series: Studies in Contemporary European History. Num Pages: 432 pages, 18 tables, 8 figs. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSB1; JNLA; JNLB; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857450968
- ISBN
- 9780857450968
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.23
€ 205.23
Hardback. This book examines the risk factors surrounding children at risk of experiencing and perpetrating violence, and looks at the positive role that children's rights can play in their protection. The authors propose that violence in childhood is not spontaneous: that children are raised to become violent in poorly functioning families. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; YXZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106982
- ISBN
- 9781843106982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
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
€ 34.92
€ 34.92
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. With their focus on both children and spirituality, the articles in this book are a window on the contemporary world, reflecting a diversity of views on the nature of the self, of the child, of human flourishing, and of the Transcendent. Australian editors. Marian de Souza from Australian Catholic University, Ballarat. Editor(s): De Souza, Marian; Lamb, Winifred Wing Han. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; HRKP2; HRLK; JKSB1; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 145 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- ATF Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781920691905
- ISBN
- 9781920691905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.97
€ 20.99
€ 16.97
Hardcover. This book is a challenge to the concept of wellbeing as applied to children, suggesting that it should be understood at the level of the child, rather than a list of things that are needed in order to live well. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847425232
- ISBN
- 9781847425232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.69
€ 97.69
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847425133
- ISBN
- 9781847425133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.58
€ 40.99
€ 38.58
Paperback. In this book, based on a three-year national research study, the authors examine the changes in structure and use of residential child care services over the last ten years. They make a comprehensive analysis of the quality of care available and recommendations for policy, practice, and the future management of children's homes. Num Pages: 250 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853025655
- ISBN
- 9781853025655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. this book highlights the significance of school exclusion as a pivotal process that has long-term negative effects not just on the individuals themselves but also for society as a whole. Drawing on individual accounts, the author demonstrates how aspects of the care system contribute to looked-after children being out of school. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JNHX; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029431
- ISBN
- 9781853029431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. Children's Friendship Training fully integrates parents into the treatment of children's friendship problems in order to promote simplification in home and school environments. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 206 x 13. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583913086
- ISBN
- 9781583913086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.56
€ 53.56
Hardcover. Editor(s): Keller, James T. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617619748
- ISBN
- 9781617619748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.35€ 115.01
€ 168.35
€ 115.01
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847424891
- ISBN
- 9781847424891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.55
€ 97.55
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. Failure to Thrive syndrome is something that all paediatricians, health visitors and social workers need to be aware of. Such children typically present difficulties with feeding and sleeping, as well as other behavioural problems. Failure to grow can also involve attachment disorders, emotional maltreatment, neglect, and abuse. Num Pages: 316 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471497202
- ISBN
- 9780471497202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.27
€ 61.27
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
Children of the Prison Boom: Mass Incarceration and the Future of Amer...
Wakefield, Sara; Wildeman, Christopher
paperback. Drawing upon broadly representative survey data and qualitative interviews, Children of the Prison Boom describes the devastating effects of America's experiment in mass incarceration for a generation of vulnerable children. Series: Studies in Crime and Public Policy. Num Pages: 250 pages, 37 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP1; JKVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190624590
- ISBN
- 9780190624590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.82
€ 56.82
Hardcover. Series: Studies in Crime and Public Policy. Num Pages: 248 pages, 37 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JKVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199989225
- ISBN
- 9780199989225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.83
€ 108.83
hardcover. Editor(s): Chatty, Dawn; LEWANDO HUNDT, GILLIAN. Series: Studies in Forced Migration. Num Pages: Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFFN; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845450106
- ISBN
- 9781845450106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.23
€ 155.23
Hardback. Editor(s): Zlotnick, Cheryl. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKSF; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160964
- ISBN
- 9780231160964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.57€ 90.24
€ 118.57
€ 90.24
Paperback. Editor(s): Zlotnick, Cheryl. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKSF; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160971
- ISBN
- 9780231160971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.98
€ 42.99
€ 30.98