Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Hardcover. This text is a look at how the social welfare system in the United States developed, and with what results. It critically assesses how social workers invent themselves as they simultaneously invent their field of knowledge, and in so doing, upsets conventional understandings of social work. Series: Knowledge: Disciplinarity & Beyond S. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813917139
- ISBN
- 9780813917139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.15
€ 68.15
Paperback. For over 20 years Joe Carter has worked for the police as an undercover cop. He worked alongside the most dangerous criminals. This book explores the resilience needed to lead a double life, the thrilling challenge of working with the biggest criminals in Britain, and maintaining a sense of justice through the many adventures he encounters. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JM; BM; BTC; JKSW1; JKVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784753443
- ISBN
- 9781784753443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.90
€ 15.99
€ 11.90
Paperback. Race, Crime and Related Fires. 208 pages, illustrations. This work tackles a range of race and crime issues. From outdated research methods that perpetuate stereotypes about African Americans, women, and crime to the over hyped discourse about gangsta rap and law breaking. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JKV. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 13. Weight: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- New York University Press
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814775417
- ISBN
- 9780814775417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.56
€ 27.99
€ 26.56
Paperback. Understand Counselling will teach you invaluable counselling skills and techniques which you can apply to all areas of your life. Series: Teach Yourself Educational. Num Pages: 368 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444100884
- ISBN
- 9781444100884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847427700
- ISBN
- 9781847427700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 34.20
€ 34.99
€ 34.20
Paperback. This book explores the experiences of adult survivors of domestic violence in adulthood. It examines current research and sets out best practice guidance for supporting adult survivors and children following domestic violence. Personal testimonies and poems feature throughout. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050968
- ISBN
- 9781849050968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.64
€ 42.64
Paperback. This textbook provides a straightforward introduction to the concept of agency and how it can usefully inform the practice of social welfare. Demonstrating a model of achievable change, it traces the origins of agency and explores the contributions of key thinkers from sociological and social policy perspectives. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 181 x 247 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423306
- ISBN
- 9781847423306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.81
€ 32.99
€ 31.81
hardcover. This textbook provides a straightforward introduction to the concept of agency and how it can usefully inform the practice of social welfare. Demonstrating a model of achievable change, it traces the origins of agency and explores the contributions of key thinkers from sociological and social policy perspectives. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 179 x 13. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781847423313
- ISBN
- 9781847423313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.73
€ 92.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Powell, Jason L. Num Pages: 58 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 58
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624171963
- ISBN
- 9781624171963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.11€ 70.85
€ 101.11
€ 70.85
Paperback. This book tells you everything you need to know about Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, from symptoms, assessment and diagnosis, to the different kinds of treatment and management of dementia. Taking into account the latest research, and ethical and legal issues, there is also useful advice and ways to support relatives and carers. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053747
- ISBN
- 9781849053747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.10
€ 28.10
paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- OUP US United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190616076
- ISBN
- 9780190616076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.17
€ 67.17
Hardback. Graycar and Prenzler present a readily accessible guide to the issues of public and private sector corruption, outlining the nature and dimensions of corruption problems in a variety of settings across the world, and providing a set of practical strategies to prevent corruption that also facilitate economic growth and development. Series: Crime Prevention and Security Management. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVC; JKVM; LBBZ; LNFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137335081
- ISBN
- 9781137335081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.43
€ 77.43
Understanding and Supporting Children with Emotional and Behavioural D...
Cooper, Paul; Jacobs, Barbara
Paperback. The contributors stress that EBDs are a form of communication, albeit an antagonistic one, and evaluate the success of different methods of intervention in clinical, educational and family settings. They argue that successful intervention requires an appreciation of the complex interplay in the social and personal factors affecting each child. Editor(s): Cooper, Paul. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMAL; JMC; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026669
- ISBN
- 9781853026669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.94
€ 34.94
Paperback. This book helps students to understand the relationship between theory and practice in social work. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857254979
- ISBN
- 9780857254979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.31
€ 43.99
€ 43.31
Paperback. This book looks at ways of improving care provision for people with learning disabilities who self-injure. The first part of the book sets out the theories behind psychological approaches to understanding self-injury, and in the second half case studies and 'practice pointers' propose ways of improving direct care. Editor(s): Heslop, Pauline; Lovell, Andrew. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052085
- ISBN
- 9781849052085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Paperback. A concise guide to understanding assessments in counselling and psychotherapy. Series: Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice Series. Num Pages: 152 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 334 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857254733
- ISBN
- 9780857254733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.41
€ 43.99
€ 43.41
Paperback. The author describes the different categories and causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions. Series Editor(s): Downs, Murna. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJND; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051088
- ISBN
- 9781849051088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.95
€ 34.95
Paperback. Looks at women whose partners are child sex offenders. This book tells the stories of the women and how they feel about the situations in which they found themselves, how they coped, and how they remade their lives and those of their families. It also describes what these women learned from their experience and how it changed them. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415456005
- ISBN
- 9780415456005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.02
€ 49.02
Paperback. This book is the first comprehensive study of child sexual abuse in the Caribbean, exploring issues such as the ontology of childhood, links between slavery, colonialism and present-day gender-based violence, the impact of child sexual abuse on the brain and child protection after natural disasters. Editor(s): Jones, A. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSP; JHBK; JKSB1; JKSN; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349437412
- ISBN
- 9781349437412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48
Hardcover. This book is the first comprehensive study of child sexual abuse in the Caribbean, exploring issues such as the ontology of childhood, links between slavery, colonialism and present-day gender-based violence, the impact of child sexual abuse on the brain and child protection after natural disasters. Editor(s): Jones, Adele D. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; JFFE1; JFFE2; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137020048
- ISBN
- 9781137020048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55