Social services & welfare, criminology
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Social services & welfare, criminology
Paperback. Studies the working poor in the United States, focusing on the relation between welfare and low-wage earnings among working mothers. Grounded in the experience of thirty-three women living in Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin, this title tells the story of their struggle to balance child care and wage-earning in poorly paying jobs. Num Pages: 264 pages, 16 halftones, 8 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JFSJ1; JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226114064
- ISBN
- 9780226114064
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.64
€ 34.99
€ 27.64
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226113852
- ISBN
- 9780226113852
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€ 94.82€ 78.49
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Paperback. Bringing together a set of disciplinary approaches, this title presents an examination of the place of voluntary associations in political history and an investigation into contemporary experiments in reshaping that role. It reveals the key role nonprofits have played in the evolution of both the workplace and welfare. Editor(s): Clemens, Elisabeth Stephanie; Guthrie, Doug. Num Pages: 352 pages, 3 halftones, 17 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226109978
- ISBN
- 9780226109978
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€ 33.99€ 26.71
€ 33.99
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Paperback. The world's richer democracies all provide such public benefits as pensions and health care, but why are some far more generous than others? Analyzing data on sixteen countries, this work finds that the preferences of citizens profoundly influence the welfare policies of their governments and the behavior of politicians in office. Series: Studies in Communication, Media & Public Opinion. Num Pages: 204 pages, 35 line drawings, 19 tables. BIC Classification: JKS; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226075846
- ISBN
- 9780226075846
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.02
€ 32.99
€ 26.02
Paperback. Series: History of American Civilization. Num Pages: 304 pages, 9 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 350.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226073255
- ISBN
- 9780226073255
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.41
€ 40.99
€ 31.41
Paperback. This study argues that child abandonment was common among all classes and morally acceptable from antiquity until the Renaissance. Using a variety of sources, Boswell examines the evidence, presenting a history of the abandoned child and illustrating the changing meaning of family. Num Pages: 506 pages, 17 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; HBTB; JFSP1; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 135 x 29. Weight in Grams: 554.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226067124
- ISBN
- 9780226067124
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€ 40.99€ 31.49
€ 40.99
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Paperback. The United States imprisons far more people, total and per capita, than any other country in the world. Among the more than 1.5 million Americans incarcerated, minorities and the poor are disproportionately represented. The author presents evidence that living in a high-imprisonment neighborhood significantly decreases political participation. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 240 pages, 11 halftones, 50 line drawings, 22 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JKVP; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226064932
- ISBN
- 9780226064932
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.79
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Paperback. Num Pages: 244 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: CFG; JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 15. Weight in Grams: 311.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226044262
- ISBN
- 9780226044262
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.41
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Paperback. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JKVC; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226042466
- ISBN
- 9780226042466
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€ 52.99€ 40.83
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€ 40.83
Hardcover. The subject of murder has always held a particular fascination for us. In this title, the author explores the ways in which the figure of the murderer has been made to signify a specific kind of social subject in Western modernity. Num Pages: 232 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: JFS; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226003405
- ISBN
- 9780226003405
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€ 94.82€ 78.49
€ 94.82
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Hardcover. Get practical insights on the psychology of white-collar criminals and how to outsmart them Understand how the psychologies of fraudsters and their victims interact as well as what makes auditors/investigators/regulators let down their guard. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVK; KF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118370551
- ISBN
- 9781118370551
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€ 56.20€ 48.20
€ 56.20
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Hardcover. Essential guidance for companies to examine and improve their fraud programs Corporate governance legislation has become increasingly concerned with the ongoing resilience of organizations and, particularly, with their ability to resist corporate fraud from the lowest levels to the upper echelons of executive management. Series: Wiley Corporate F&A. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKVK; KF; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 610.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118301562
- ISBN
- 9781118301562
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€ 68.03€ 57.67
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Hardcover. Real case studies on bribery and corruption written by expert fraud examiners Bribery and Corruption Casebook: The View from Under the Table is a one-of-a-kind collection of actual cases written by the fraud examiners who investigated them. Editor(s): Wells, Joseph T.; Hymes, Laura. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFX; JKVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 185 x 33. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118248782
- ISBN
- 9781118248782
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€ 88.74€ 73.79
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Hardcover. A powerful new tool for all forensic accountants, or anyone who analyzes data that may have been altered Benford's Law gives the expected patterns of the digits in the numbers in tabulated data such as town and city populations or Madoff's fictitious portfolio returns. Series: Wiley Corporate F&A. Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; KFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118152850
- ISBN
- 9781118152850
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€ 80.45€ 67.63
€ 80.45
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Hardcover. A one-of-a-kind resource walking you through one complete fraud investigation, from the original tip to conviction in court Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation is an engrossing read and a valuable resource for fraud investigators, auditors, or anyone who suspects fraud may be occuring in their organizations and is unsure as to how to act. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470560471
- ISBN
- 9780470560471
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Condition: New
€ 59.26€ 50.57
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Hardcover. This one-of-a-kind collection consists of actual cases written by fraud examiners out in the field. These cases were hand selected from hundreds of submissions and together form a comprehensive picture of the many types of computer fraud how they are investigated, across industries and throughout the world. Editor(s): Wells, Joseph T. Num Pages: 440 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 187 x 37. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470278147
- ISBN
- 9780470278147
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Condition: New
€ 84.02
€ 84.02
Hardcover. Suitable for business professionals, this title provides insightful advice on where an organization is most susceptible to fraud. It covers the core accounting, investigative, and legal aspects of forensic accounting for professionals new to the field. It also covers investigative and legal issues along with accounting schemes. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; KFCM; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 27. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470879597
- ISBN
- 9780470879597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.12€ 59.88
€ 71.12
€ 59.88
Hardcover. A how-to guide for the discovery and prevention of the illegal transfer of money Written for the private sector where most money laundering takes place this book clearly explains shows business professionals how to deter, detect, and resolve financial fraud cases internally. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470874752
- ISBN
- 9780470874752
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Condition: New
€ 50.37€ 43.29
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€ 43.29
Hardcover. Using software to detect improper transactions are techniques that have grown in importance for fraud examiners. This book provides fraud examiners and auditors with step-by-step guidance on using data extraction and software to detect and prevent fraud. Its implementation guidance is supplemented by more than 60 case studies. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVC; KF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470392430
- ISBN
- 9780470392430
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Condition: New
€ 75.63
€ 75.63
Paperback. Editor(s): Hazen, Jennifer M.; Rodgers, Dennis. Num Pages: 312 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: BTC; JFSG; JHMC; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816691494
- ISBN
- 9780816691494
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.59
€ 30.99
€ 27.59
Paperback. This report presents the findings from the first national, representative survey of public attitudes to youth crime and youth justice in England and Wales. It carries clear policy implications in relation to both public education and reform of the youth justice system. Series: Researching Criminal Justice Series. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346490
- ISBN
- 9781861346490
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Condition: New
€ 28.03
€ 28.03
Paperback. An American journalist's unflinching account, published in two volumes in 1891, of Russia's brutal penal system in Siberia. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - European History. Num Pages: 590 pages, 100 b/w illus. 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FCS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; JKVP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 590
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781108048231
- ISBN
- 9781108048231
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Condition: New
€ 62.07
€ 62.07
Paperback. The extraordinary story, published in 1893, of Kate Marsden's journey to Siberia and her commitment to leprosy sufferers there. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe. Num Pages: 322 pages, 25 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FCS; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; JKSN1; WTLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe. 322 pages, 25 b/w illus. 1 map. The extraordinary story, published in 1893, of Kate Marsden's journey to Siberia and her commitment to leprosy sufferers there. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FCS; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; JKSN1; WTLC. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 20. Weight: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781108048217
- ISBN
- 9781108048217
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Condition: New
€ 40.64
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Paperback. This study examines the social and political nature, and the evolution of housing reform in Germany and France 1840-1914. Series: Cambridge Urban and Architectural Studies. Num Pages: 668 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJC; AMK; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1058.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 668
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521133838
- ISBN
- 9780521133838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39