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Paperback. By using human rights as a guidepost, social workers can help create social welfare policies that better serve societal needs. Bringing together essays from a diverse range of authors, this title demonstrates how approaching social work from a human rights perspective can affect legislation, resource management, and enforcement of policies. Editor(s): Reichert, Elisabeth. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137218
- ISBN
- 9780231137218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.73
€ 46.99
€ 33.73
Hardback. How Does Foster Care Work? is an international collection of empirical studies on the outcomes of children in foster care. Drawing on research and perspectives from leading international figures in children's services across the developed world, the book provides an evidence base for programme planning, policy and practice. Editor(s): Fernandez, Elizabeth; Barth, Richard P. Series Editor(s): Ward, Harriet. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 320 pages, 55 tables, 16 figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058124
- ISBN
- 9781849058124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.60
€ 90.60
Paperback. Offers a multi-disciplinary perspective on tackling health inequalities in a rich country, examining the New Labour policy agenda for tackling health inequalities and its inherent challenges. This book presents a combination of broad analysis of progress from differing perspectives and is a useful reading to academics, students and policy makers. Editor(s): Dowler, Elizabeth; Spencer, Nick J. Series: Health & Society S. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348999
- ISBN
- 9781861348999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.54
€ 40.99
€ 38.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 309 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BGA; JKSW1; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Barricade Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781569801604
- ISBN
- 9781569801604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.73
€ 19.99
€ 18.73
Paperback. The application of assessment frameworks hinges on human qualities and skills which are naturally prone to bias and inconsistency. This book aims to support workers in analysing and making sense of the information gathered, and increase accuracy and empathy in assessing the needs and risks for vulnerable children and young people. Series Editor(s): Daniel, Brigid. Series: Best Practice in Working with Children Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 28 figures. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109235
- ISBN
- 9781843109235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 37.73
€ 37.99
€ 37.73
Paperback. This book charts the course through which people with learning disabilities have become increasingly able to direct their own lives as fully active members of their communities. Many of the personal accounts, photographs and songs included in this book will be accessible and encouraging to people with learning disabilities. Editor(s): Mitchell, Duncan; Traustadottir, Rannveig; Chapman, Rohhss; Townson, Louise; Ingham, Nigel; Ledger, Sue. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 353.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103592
- ISBN
- 9781843103592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.88
€ 31.99
€ 31.88
Paperback. Social workers practice in a diverse and ever-growing number of fields, with many schools covering the different areas of practice in their curriculum to help students decide on an area of concentration. Num Pages: 412 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 191 x 22. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118176924
- ISBN
- 9781118176924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.79
€ 84.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 202 x 14. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780205011216
- ISBN
- 9780205011216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 222.06
€ 222.06
Paperback. Series: Evidence Based Practices. Num Pages: 204 pages, 5 line-cuts. BIC Classification: JKSM; KCFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199734016
- ISBN
- 9780199734016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.99
€ 102.99
Hardback. A rare in-depth study of a police force in a developing country which is also undergoing a bitter internal conflict, further to the post-2001 external intervention in Afghanistan. Policing Afghanistan discusses the evolution of the country's police through its various stages but focuses in particular on the last decade. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042055
- ISBN
- 9781849042055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.07€ 58.74
€ 59.07
€ 58.74
Paperback. Why Can't My Child Behave? is an authoritative guide to developing empathy in dealing with children's challenging behaviour within foster or adoptive families. Num Pages: 248 pages, 17 figures, 90 text boxes. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053396
- ISBN
- 9781849053396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.11
€ 23.11
Hardback. Explores the victimization of children as well as children who use violence towards others and presents an overview of key developments in research, policy and practice on children and violence in the context of the recent major shift in thinking from 'child protection' towards 'safeguarding' and evidencing better outcomes. Series: New Childhoods. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFSP1; JKSB1; JN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441168900
- ISBN
- 9781441168900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.06€ 165.93
€ 189.06
€ 165.93
Paperback. Drawing on a three-year multidisciplinary study of children of divorced parents, the authors present a much-needed guide to understanding the experience of children who are experiencing parental separation. This book provides an in-depth account of how children are actively involved in the process of divorce and how they shape that experience. Num Pages: 240 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101031
- ISBN
- 9781843101031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.13
€ 38.13
Paperback. The story of Blind Veterans UK, an organization that was founded 100 years ago by Sir Arthur Pearson, who was himself blind, during the First World War, in order to bring hope and practical help to Allied servicemen blinded in their country's service. It also tells how light from the torch which Pearson lit has spread to all corners of the earth. Num Pages: 192 pages, 93 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JFFG; JKSN1; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553893
- ISBN
- 9781781553893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.06
€ 23.99
€ 17.06
Paperback. Ethical clarity is especially critical for the police professional - perhaps uniquely so - because the ethical point of view determines the way police competence is understood. This book promotes an ethic to live by for officers and other professionals, and applies various schools of ethical thought to practical examples in policing. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSW1; LNF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781111544515
- ISBN
- 9781111544515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.24
€ 120.24
Hardcover. Editor(s): Bennett, Douglas. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCV; JFF; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634832694
- ISBN
- 9781634832694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.40€ 171.00
€ 230.40
€ 171.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 164 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415704915
- ISBN
- 9780415704915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.95
€ 80.95
Paperback. This unique and passionate book calls for a cultural revolution within youth work. Doug Nicholls draws on the best of youth work's past to redesign the youth work map for today. No student or practitioner should miss it. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 141 x 196 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428707
- ISBN
- 9781847428707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.72
€ 24.99
€ 18.72
Paperback. This book examines the problems of public health provision in historical perspective. It outlines the development of public health in Britain from the ancient world, through the medieval and early modern periods to the modern state. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBTB; JKSW; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 388
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415200363
- ISBN
- 9780415200363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.11
€ 58.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 496 pages, 7 line drawings, 14 tables. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231110037
- ISBN
- 9780231110037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.08€ 46.42
€ 59.08
€ 46.42