Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Hardcover. Bringing together academic and practitioner points of view, this edited collection shows how violence enters into ordinary, routine practices of childhood and children's experiences. The contributing authors seek to understand how violence is enacted against children in infancy, adolescence, in school, in care, at home and on the street. Editor(s): Wells, Karen C.; Burman, Erica; Montgomery, Heather; Watson, Alison. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322593
- ISBN
- 9781137322593
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Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardcover. Are reports of the 'death of deviance' premature? This collection brings together leading international scholars to analyse uses of the 'deviance' concept to argue its vitality and show its possible utility in a variety of fields including religion, education and media narratives. Editor(s): Dellwing, Michael; Kotarba, Joseph A.; Pino, Nathan W. Series: Critical Criminological Perspectives. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137303790
- ISBN
- 9781137303790
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Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Hardcover. This volume is the first major exploration of the issues relevant to young people who are affected by sexual exploitation and trafficking from a variety of critical perspectives. Issues include accommodation, gangs, migrant and refugee communities, perpetrators, international policy and the language through which we construct child exploitation. Editor(s): Melrose, Margaret; Pearce, Jenny. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JFSP1; JKSB1; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137294098
- ISBN
- 9781137294098
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. This edited collection brings together internationally renowned scholars to explore green criminology through the interdisciplinary lenses of power, harm and justice. The chapters provide innovative case study analyses from around the world that seek to advance theoretical, policy and practice discourses about environmental harm. Editor(s): Westerhuis, Diane; Walters, Reece; Wyatt, Tanya. Series: Critical Criminological Perspectives. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKVC; RNP; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 475.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137273987
- ISBN
- 9781137273987
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. This edited collection brings together internationally renowned scholars to explore green criminology through the interdisciplinary lenses of power, harm and justice. The chapters provide innovative case study analyses from around the world that seek to advance theoretical, policy and practice discourses about environmental harm. Editor(s): Westerhuis, Diane; Walters, Reece; Wyatt, Tanya. Series: Critical Criminological Perspectives. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 figures, 3 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKVC; RNP; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137273970
- ISBN
- 9781137273970
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Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
Hardcover. The Nordic welfare states have found themselves in the firing line of post-industrial developments, resulting in fundamental changes and new social needs to attend to. This book explores responses to changing social risks across areas such as structural unemployment, entrepreneurship, immigration, single parenthood, education and health. Editor(s): Harslof, Ivan; Ulmestig, Rickard. Num Pages: 320 pages, 17 black & white tables, 23 figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JHBL; JKSB; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137267184
- ISBN
- 9781137267184
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. Globalization and the technological revolution have forced organizations to rethink decision-making structures favouring the adoption of highly innovative practices. This book analyzes the impact of new technologies testing empowerment, engagement and democratization against the new organizational morphology of political parties and corporations. Editor(s): Avril, Emmanuelle; Zumello, Christine. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPA; JPP; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137264220
- ISBN
- 9781137264220
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. The Mexican government's full-frontal attack on the powerful drugs cartels has achieved mixed results. This book considers the issue from a variety of viewpoints. The essential argument is that the organized crime is best combated by institutional reforms directed at strengthening the rule of law rather than by a heavy reliance on armed force. Editor(s): Philip, George; Berruecos, Susana. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 221 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JKVM; JPA; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137034045
- ISBN
- 9781137034045
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Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardcover. Drawing on research across a wide range of European countries, this book analyzes the key issues at stake in developing long-term care systems for older people in Europe with a focus on progression and improvement for policy and practice. Editor(s): Leichsenring, Kai; Billings, Jenny; Nies, Henk. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSG; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 644.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137032331
- ISBN
- 9781137032331
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Condition: New
€ 129.16
€ 129.16
Hardcover. Through comparative studies of aid-supported infrastructure projects in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, the book examines how aid could assist development processes by facilitating development of local endogenous institutions. Editor(s): Nissanke, Machiko; Shimomura, Yasutami. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; 1HF; JKSR; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137023476
- ISBN
- 9781137023476
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. Based on the findings of a large-scale, comparative research project, this volume systematically assesses the institutional design and national influence of the Open Method of Coordination in Social Inclusion and Social Protection (pensions and health/long-term care), at the European Union level and in ten EU Member States. Editor(s): Barcevicius, Egidijus; Weishaupt, Timo; Zeitlin, Jonathan. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JKSB; JPB; KCR; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 220 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137022615
- ISBN
- 9781137022615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
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
Hardcover. This is a provocative collection of timely reflections on the state of social democracy and its inextricable links to crime and justice. Authored by some of the world's leading thinkers from the UK, US, Canada and Australia, the volume provides an understanding of socially sustainable societies. Editor(s): Carrington, Kerry; Ball, Matthew; O'Brien, Erin; Tauri, Juan. Series: Critical Criminological Perspectives. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 151 x 32. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137008688
- ISBN
- 9781137008688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.31
€ 68.31
A modern horror story told in graphic detail. Morriss meticulous documentation traces prison corruption . . . proving the tragedy could have been avoided. I recommend this book without reservation.Jack Anderson Num Pages: 268 pages, map. BIC Classification: JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826310620
- ISBN
- 9780826310620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.13
€ 31.13
Series: Critical Issues in Crime and Society (Paperback). Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813562278
- ISBN
- 9780813562278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.93
€ 50.93
Hate Crimes: Confronting Violence Against Lesbians and Gay Men
. Ed(S): Herek, Gregory M.; Berrill, Kevin T.
paperback. Presents an overview of the problem of violence against lesbians and gay men and discusses the context of anti-gay violence, focusing on both the victims and the perpetrators, and concludes with coverage of a variety of community responses. Editor(s): Herek, Gregory M.; Berrill, Kevin T. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFM; JFSK; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Sage Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780803945425
- ISBN
- 9780803945425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.09
€ 106.09
Hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Freudenstadt, Germany, July 19-26, 1992 Editor(s): Weitekamp, Elmar G. M.; Kerner, Hans-Jurgen. Series: NATO Science Series D:. Num Pages: 477 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 822. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Freudenstadt, Germany, July 19-26, 1992. Series: NATO Science Series D:. 477 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Weitekamp, Elmar G.M.; Kerner, Hans-Jurgen. This volume contains the work of longitudinal researchers in the field of criminology. It introduces the research results and focuses on recent methodological and theoretical developments in longitudinal criminological research for the study of human development and criminal behaviour. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JKVC. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 30. Weight: 822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 477
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792326205
- ISBN
- 9780792326205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.79
€ 258.79
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387365374
- ISBN
- 9780387365374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.37
€ 233.37
Hardcover. Demonstrates how social policy reform in China has been driven by economic transformation, as structural change produced knock on effects in people's lives. Marketization in social policy creates needs and raises issues that challenge accepted notions of public and private responsibilities. Editor(s): Wong, Linda; Flynn, Norman. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JHBA; JKS; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333917794
- ISBN
- 9780333917794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.38
€ 66.38
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333794845
- ISBN
- 9780333794845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.33
€ 127.33