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Social welfare & social services

Paperback. With chapters authored by teams of established scholars, this edited collection looks at policy practice with specific populations and practice arenas, from domestic and international perspectives. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118177006
ISBN
9781118177006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.71

Canadian Social Work Experiences and Perspectives. 224 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JKS. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight: 352.
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552665244
ISBN
9781552665244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.78

Paperback. This text is written specifically for health and social care professionals from practical as well as academic backgrounds, providing academic, professional and practical advice and guidelines for all potential students in health care. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP; MRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632050574
ISBN
9780632050574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.30

Paperback. This book demonstrates how young people can be engaged in a creative and challenging process that explores the costs, gains and consequences of the choices they make around their gang membership. It provides a tried-and-tested training programme for anyone involved in conflict resolution with young people in groups or gangs. Num Pages: 140 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104476
ISBN
9781843104476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.17

Paperback. This book will provide students on youth and community work courses with a good understanding of the range of theories that should support their practice. Editor(s): Buchroth, Ilona; Parkin, Christine. Series: Empowering Youth and Community Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844453009
ISBN
9781844453009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 47.93

Hardcover. The aim of this book is to shed light on policy practice in social work discourse, education and practice in eight liberal democracies. This is the first effort to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social policy formulation processes. Editor(s): Weiss-Gal, Idit; Gal, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429735
ISBN
9781847429735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.07

Hardcover. A comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of development assistance. Editor(s): Ibon Foundation; Reality of Aid Project. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714. Ex Libris with usual markings. Previously read, but remains good
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KIN0002373
ISBN
9781842775882
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This book draws on authoritative research into the reasons for and experiences of pregnancy and parenthood among young people from local authority care. It questions the assumptions that early parenthood always limits young people's choices and opportunities and examines the types of support most likely to enable successful parenting. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105251
ISBN
9781843105251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Paperback. This well-established text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect current thinking, and a new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added. This new edition is essential reading for all those working with older people, and a key text for students. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; JMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 244 x 25. Weight in Grams: 840.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
5th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052450
ISBN
9781849052450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.26

Paperback. With over 25,000 copies sold since its first edition, this book provides an unrivalled introduction to the core concepts and basic techniques of transactional analysis (TA). Series: Counselling in Action Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 149 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781446253281
ISBN
9781446253281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 52.92

Num Pages: 142 pages, 33 color & 36 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJCR; JKSW2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 306 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1512.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764341502
ISBN
9780764341502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.51

Paperback. This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes. Series: Living Away from Home: Studies in Residential Care. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471984566
ISBN
9780471984566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.78

Paperback. This book identifies the most significant challenges currently faced by foster care and draws out the key messages for policy and practice. It offers important insights into the state of foster care today, and suggests how it can be improved in future. This book is essential reading for social workers, policy makers, academics and foster carers. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 293 x 221 x 11. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103622
ISBN
9781843103622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231166409
ISBN
9780231166409
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.07
€ 50.95

Paperback. Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101734
ISBN
9781843101734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.27

Hardcover. Editor(s): Cook, Ian G.; Powell, Jason L. Num Pages: 160 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 185 x 16. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600217500
ISBN
9781600217500
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.00
€ 132.29

hardcover. Essential reading for academics and students in the field, Social Policy Review 22: Analysis and debate in social policy, 2010 presents an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship, including an assessment of Labour's social policy after three terms in office. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427113
ISBN
9781847427113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.39

Paperback. .
Publisher
Critical Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910391907
ISBN
9781910391907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.62

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428677
ISBN
9781847428677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.58

Hardcover. This book describes the local and national politics, professional concerns and public interest that surrounded the inquiry following the death of Maria Colwell in 1973. Series: BASW/Policy Press Titles. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428684
ISBN
9781847428684
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.19

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