Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Paperback. A full-scale economic analysis of homelessness, this text offers answers in terms of markets, not the bad habits or pathology of individuals. Focusing on six cities, it discusses homelessness as a response to changes in the housing market that are linked to the shrinking of the middle class. Num Pages: 352 pages, 38 linecuts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFB; JFS; JKSB; KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674543430
- ISBN
- 9780674543430
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.44
€ 41.99
€ 34.44
Paperback. The development of crime policy in the United States for many generations has been hampered by a drastic shortage of knowledge and data, an excess of partisanship and instinctual responses, and a one-way tendency to expand the criminal justice system. Num Pages: 384 pages, 11 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVC; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674021068
- ISBN
- 9780674021068
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.42
€ 37.99
€ 32.42
Paperback. Cases of child abuse and neglect reported in the media have led to a crisis of confidence in the current child protective services (CPS) systems in the USA, and to frequent calls for reform. Jane Waldfogel agrees that the public has a right to be concerned. Num Pages: 296 pages, 43 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780674007239
- ISBN
- 9780674007239
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Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.47
€ 44.99
€ 37.47
Paperback. This text examines the connection between the decline of the orphanage and the rise of welfare. Matthew Crenson argues that the prehistory of the welfare system was played out not on the stage of national politics or class conflict but in the micropolitics of institutional management. Num Pages: 400 pages, 10 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; JKSB1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674005549
- ISBN
- 9780674005549
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Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.54
€ 51.99
€ 43.54
Paperback. aeo First systematic attempt to link planning and geography with social justice as developed in moral and political philosophy. aeo Bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical action. aeo Shows how the geographical dimension of justice can resolve issues of universal standards and behaviour. Num Pages: 344 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKS; JPVH; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631190264
- ISBN
- 9780631190264
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Condition: New
€ 54.28
€ 54.28
Hardback. Nationally representative studies confirm that LGBTQ individuals are at an elevated risk of experiencing intimate partner violence. This book systematically reviews the literature regarding LGBTQ intimate partner violence, draws key lessons for current practice and policy, and recommends research areas and enhanced methodologies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 16 figures, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JFSJ5; JFSK; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780520286054
- ISBN
- 9780520286054
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Condition: New
€ 64.49€ 49.94
€ 64.49
€ 49.94
Hardback. Offers an analysis of the social-science literature on one of the most significant threats to women's health and well-being today - abuse at the hands of their partners. The author provides a description of why and how men abuse women in myriad ways during and after a separation or divorce. Series: Gender and Justice. Num Pages: 240 pages, 7 b/w illustrations, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JFSJ1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520285743
- ISBN
- 9780520285743
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Condition: New
€ 93.81€ 71.21
€ 93.81
€ 71.21
Hardback. Public schools across the nation have turned to the criminal justice system as a gold standard of discipline. This book shows how schools and prisons became so intertwined. It tells what this mean for students, communities, and a democratic society? Num Pages: 216 pages, 4 b&w line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JKVP; JNF; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520281455
- ISBN
- 9780520281455
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Condition: New
€ 93.81€ 71.21
€ 93.81
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Hardback. Draws on years of archival and journalistic research and builds on social history and economics literature to show the powerful impact of recession-era discourse on the death penalty, the war on drugs, incarceration practices, prison health care, and other aspects of the American correctional landscape. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 Graphs, 4 Tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780520277304
- ISBN
- 9780520277304
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Condition: New
€ 93.81€ 71.21
€ 93.81
€ 71.21
Paperback. A detailed account of police misconduct and violations of protected freedoms over the past century. In an examination of undercover work in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Philadephia, Donner reveals the underside of American law enforcement. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG; JKSW1; JPVH; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780520080355
- ISBN
- 9780520080355
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.82
€ 40.99
€ 28.82
Paperback. Features a collection of guidelines for the site design of low-rise, high-density family housing. This title is suitable for housing designers and planners, but also for developers, housing authorities, citizens' groups, and tenants' organizations - anyone involved in planning or rehabilitating housing. Series: California Series in Urban Development. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780520063303
- ISBN
- 9780520063303
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.95
€ 40.99
€ 28.95
Hardback. This edition has been revised to include updated knowledge on the effect of separation and divorce on young children. It examines different types of therapeutic intervention, arguing that proper intervention should begin at the point of the divorce itself. Series: Wiley Series on Personality Processes. Num Pages: 400 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 35. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471522553
- ISBN
- 9780471522553
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Condition: New
€ 162.09
€ 162.09
Hardcover. A Complete Guide to Personal Philanthropy Are you one of the newly wealthy with an interest in "giving back".. an heir to money you'd like to share with a favorite cause.. Series: Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1; VSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 182 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471414391
- ISBN
- 9780471414391
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.74
€ 30.99
€ 24.74
Hardcover. An important roadmap for fundraising in today's multicultural communities Raising money in today's diverse communities is a growing challenge for fundraisers and philanthropists, requiring thoughtful strategies, successful collaborations, and a respectful understanding of people's differences. Series: AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JKSN1; KJMV1; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471403616
- ISBN
- 9780471403616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 43.06
€ 54.99
€ 43.06
Paperback. "Powerful.. The crisis [Torrey] delineates should stir any halfway sensitive human being to anger. "--The New York Times Book Review "Brilliant and remarkably detailed.. Dr. Torrey, our clearest and most informed voice for the mentally ill, offers his own insightful plan for a way out.. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780471245322
- ISBN
- 9780471245322
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.49
€ 30.99
€ 24.49
Hardback. This comprehensive guide helps health care professionals use genetics in managing patients at risk for, or already diagnosed with, common cancers. It offers health care professionals a framework for counseling patients, families, and colleagues about the availability, benefits, and limitations of the new technologies for genetic risk assessment. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MFN; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471146551
- ISBN
- 9780471146551
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Condition: New
€ 200.90
€ 200.90
Paperback. "White-collar criminals continue to pick our pockets to the tune of $300 billion every year. These 'socially acceptable' criminals rob more from companies and individuals with a pen or key stroke than a street thug can plunder with a high-powered pistol. Num Pages: 254 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKV; LNFN; URH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471133551
- ISBN
- 9780471133551
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.44
€ 32.99
€ 25.44
Hardcover. Bringing together a group of internationally renowned scholars, this volume offers an authoritative overview of the criminal careers of sex offenders from youth to adulthood, while questioning our received ideas and pushing the boundaries of our current empirical knowledge. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: JKVQ; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 176 x 27. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780470975459
- ISBN
- 9780470975459
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Condition: New
€ 109.39
€ 109.39
Hardback. Sexual Offending presents the latest theory and research relating to the social cognition, emotion, and motivational goals of individuals who have committed sexual offences. Editor(s): Gannon, Theresa A.; Ward, Tony. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JKVQ; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 14. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470683521
- ISBN
- 9780470683521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.92
€ 93.92
Paperback. An essential introduction to how sociologists think about and research crime and punishment. Editor(s): Hartmann, Douglas; Uggen, Christopher. Series: The Society Pages. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393920383
- ISBN
- 9780393920383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.29
€ 18.99
€ 18.29