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Paperback. This book explores what social work is. Structured around the framework of the National Occupational Standards for social work, the book examines how social work can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities, and argues that to really make a difference it is necessary to think outside the box. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861347787
ISBN
9781861347787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.24

Hardback. This controversial book argues that concepts such as 'successful' and 'active' ageing are potentially dangerous paradigms that reflect and exacerbate inequalities in older populations. Essential reading for anyone seeking to make sense of social constructions of ageing in contemporary societies. Num Pages: 132 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBA; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 136 x 205 x 13. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447330172
ISBN
9781447330172
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.86

Paperback. Series: ILR Press Books. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 285. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Cornell University Press Ithaca
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0224590
ISBN
9780875463421
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardback. Editor(s): Rhodes, Virginia. Num Pages: 365 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 185 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634827188
ISBN
9781634827188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 367.07
€ 273.83

Paperback. Working with Adoptive Parents gathers the current research and best practices on successful interventions in working with adoptive families and translates it into practical applications for therapists to use with this population. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSF; JMF; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118109120
ISBN
9781118109120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.62
€ 55.12

Paperback. This resource provides a thorough introduction to the principles and practices of group therapy. It offers a balanced treatment of the five most widely used models in group therapy and uses case studies and sample treatment plans to illustrate these techniques in action. Num Pages: 552 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JM; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 190 x 29. Weight in Grams: 940.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471378891
ISBN
9780471378891
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 142.32

Paperback. A volume that explores ethical issues specific to working with deaf clients, which include matters of confidentiality, managing multiple relationships, and the clinician's competency to provide services - particularly in communicating with and understanding deaf people without any subliminal bias. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JM; JPQB; MBPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Gallaudet University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563685873
ISBN
9781563685873
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.90
€ 56.79

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
€ 33.61

Paperback. Presents strategies which health & social care students and professionals can use to develop skills in cultural equality and anti-discrimination, and then apply them to their everyday practice in a range of settings. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781412922685
ISBN
9781412922685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.89

Hardback. .
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813547688
ISBN
9780813547688
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.72

Paperback. A very easy-to-read book which covers all the essential theory and practice needed for a sound understanding of social work and mental health Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 169 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781412935050
ISBN
9781412935050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 51.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12 halftones, 12 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSG; JFSL4; JKS; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226090993
ISBN
9780226090993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.11

Paperback. Drawing together theory and practice, this comprehensive resource presents guidelines for good practice in community care work. The contributors describe the planning and implementation of pioneering initiatives in the community, analyse their effectiveness and outline their practical implications in the light of the current legislative framework. Editor(s): White, Vicky; Harris, John. Num Pages: 208 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 319.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028908
ISBN
9781853028908
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. Vicky White and John Harris have drawn together the contributors' experiences of working with children in a broad range of settings, emphasising ways in which the current context of change can be used as an opportunity to enhance the quality of service provision and achieve better outcomes for children and their families. Editor(s): White, Vicky; Harris, John. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101505
ISBN
9781843101505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. This A-Z guide is a concise, readable and critical review of the main concepts in the four dominant approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Open University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780335242214
ISBN
9780335242214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.47

Paperback. This text analyzes the socio-economic and political forces that explain the federal health policies of the US from 1980 to 1992. It discusses the major political and social forces responsible for the public policies of successive US administrations, with particular emphasis on health policy. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JKS; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557863188
ISBN
9781557863188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.02

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447305842
ISBN
9781447305842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.74

hardcover. Focusing on a range of welfare issues this book examines the views, values and perceptions of a number of theorists from ancient times to the 19th century, including Plato, St Aquinas, Hobbes, Wollstonecraft and Marx. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427069
ISBN
9781847427069
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.19

Hardback. .
Publisher
Apple Academic Press Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
5th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781482235074
ISBN
9781482235074
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.71

Paperback. This book explains the biological theory behind Restorative Practice (RP), showing how and why RP works. Through case studies of RP in different settings, including criminal justice, organizational settings and education, the book shows how the theory of Affect Script Psychology provides the basis for RP, and how theory can be applied in practice. Editor(s): Thorsborne, Margaret; Kelly, Vernon C. Num Pages: 272 pages, 27 b&w figures/tables. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849059749
ISBN
9781849059749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.61

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