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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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