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Social services & welfare, criminology

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Social services & welfare, criminology

Hardback. Nearly every job application asks it: have you ever been convicted of a crime? For the hundreds of thousands of young men leaving American prisons each year, their answer to that question may determine whether they can find work. This book offers a glimpse into the tremendous difficulties facing ex-offenders in the job market. Num Pages: 256 pages, 18 halftones, 5 line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JFSL3; JHBL; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226644837
ISBN
9780226644837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.29
€ 44.97

Paperback. Are the elderly posing a threat to America's political system with their enormous clout? Are they stretching resources to the breaking point with their growing demands for care? This text seeks to offer fresh insight into a wide range of social and political issues relating to the elderly. Num Pages: 382 pages, 18 line drawings, 22 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
382
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226675688
ISBN
9780226675688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.85

paperback. This work makes a contribution to the public understanding of the issues involved in reforming Social Security. It describes the current system and the pressures that have been brought to bear upon it, before dissecting and evaluating the various reform proposals. Num Pages: 177 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
177
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226751177
ISBN
9780226751177
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.02

Hardback. Drawing on Chicago Police Department statistics and interviews with both law-abiding citizens and criminals in one of the city's highest-crime areas, this work demonstrates that drug dealers and robbers are primarily attracted to locations with businesses like liquor stores, fast food restaurants, and check-cashing outlets. Num Pages: 256 pages, 41 halftones, 5 maps, 3 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226774985
ISBN
9780226774985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.62
€ 66.81

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JKVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226847191
ISBN
9780226847191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.61

Paperback. Reveals how welfare reform engendered a shift in focus for caseworkers from simply providing monetary aid to the process of helping recipients find work. This book is suitable for those who want to understand the impact of institutional and policy changes wrought by welfare reform. Num Pages: 328 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780226874920
ISBN
9780226874920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.63

Paperback. In this text, Christopher Wilson examines narratives of police power in crime news, popular fiction and film, showing how they reflect and influence the real strategies of law enforcement on the beat, in the squad room and in urban politics. Num Pages: 286 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFC; JKSW1; JKVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
2nd ed.
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226901336
ISBN
9780226901336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.59

Hardback. Analyzes the justice system's response to sexual misconduct by children and adolescents in the United States. This book discusses our society's failure to consider the developmental status of adolescent sex offenders. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVQ2; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
2nd ed.
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226983578
ISBN
9780226983578
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 78.49

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1951
Publisher
Columbia University Press New York
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231018623
ISBN
9780231018623
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.58
€ 79.12

Hardback. Num Pages: 417 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
417
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231047005
ISBN
9780231047005
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.58
€ 79.41

Hardback. Sets forth a scientific framework for practicing and examining applications of research concepts and techniques for social workers. Num Pages: 417 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
417
Condition
New
Edition
second edition
SKU
V9780231064200
ISBN
9780231064200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.58
€ 79.41

Hardback. This monograph argues that, contrary to stated claims, Japanese foreign aid is inextricably linked to Japanese business interests. It demonstrates how Japanese aid to the developing world is often tied to purchases from Japan, with potentially devastating consequences to Third World nations. Num Pages: 198 pages, 42 charts, graphs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1QFG; GTF; JKSR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231081443
ISBN
9780231081443
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.68
€ 56.86

Paperback. Offers information on practice approaches with older patients that are age-specific. This book is designed as a text for students and as a resource for practitioners. It offers a review of literature and focuses on issues relating to older people. It also features case illustrations and brief end-of-questions for review. Series: End of Life Care: A Series. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231107495
ISBN
9780231107495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Hardback. This text is intended to assist participants in human service organizations in developing an understanding of the dynamics that shape such organizations. It begins with an examination of the historical development and distinctive characteristics of human service organizations. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 468 pages, 10 figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
468
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231108362
ISBN
9780231108362
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.82
€ 75.95

Hardback. Balgopal and contributors explore ideas and skills that help human service workers, social workers, helping professionals, and policymakers deepen their understanding of newly arrived immigrants and refugees. Editor(s): Balgopal, Pallassana R. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFD; JFFN; JFS; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231108560
ISBN
9780231108560
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.84
€ 89.80

Paperback. Balgopal and contributors explore ideas and skills that help human service workers, social workers, helping professionals, and policymakers deepen their understanding of newly arrived immigrants and refugees. Editor(s): Balgopal, Pallassana R. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFD; JFFN; JFS; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231108577
ISBN
9780231108577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Paperback. Examining the changes that have occurred in families, family research, and family law in the late 20th century, this volume describes a paradigm shift in the legal and social regulation of the family to an emphasis on parents' relationships to their children, rather than to each other. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231111171
ISBN
9780231111171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Offers a study of the political and social history of the 1960s. This book presents an account of how the issues of street crime and civil unrest enhanced the popularity of conservatives, eroded the credibility of liberals, and transformed the landscape of American politics. Series: Columbia Studies in Contemporary American History. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 photos. BIC Classification: HBTB; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231115131
ISBN
9780231115131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.61

Hardback. Demonstrates how social workers can use an empowerment approach when dealing with those who have experienced oppression by virtue of poverty, colour, gender, sex or race. The reader is shown how the oppressed can learn to attain goals both individually and within the wider social environment. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 34. Weight in Grams: 826.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
2nd ed.
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231115483
ISBN
9780231115483
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.81
€ 61.86

Hardback. Presents the demographic information and outlines the problems and needs of an elderly population. This book describes the care and the principal providers of services. It features the coverage of various client problems, such as physical or mental health, caregiving, home and personal safety, senior living, and long-term care arrangements. Num Pages: 448 pages, 12 illus. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 817.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231115865
ISBN
9780231115865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.18
€ 63.74

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