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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. Based on a long-term study of the policies of seven European nations towards lone mothers, this book reveals the contrasting attitudes in Europe today towards lone motherhood. The contributors examine the specific categorisation and treatment of lone mothers as well as the problems created by the obvious conflict in the parent-worker role. Editor(s): Lewis, Jane. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 353.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853024610
- ISBN
- 9781853024610
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. To avoid abusive practice in social care, professionals need to examine the body of values, rules and methods which guide their work, and move towards a more sophisticated participatory approach to social responsibility. The book contains background material, a review of current research and case studies, and lays guidelines for future policy. Editor(s): Littlechild, Brian; Payne, Helen; Pritchard, Jacki. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSN; LAT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027437
- ISBN
- 9781853027437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.63
€ 35.63
Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Editor(s): Mason, Christina. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100300
- ISBN
- 9781843100300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.63
€ 35.63
Paperback. Significant changes have occurred in recent years in the nature and delivery of social work services to offenders and their families. Working with Offenders considers the implications for policy and practice of research which has focused upon a range of social work activities. Editor(s): McIvor, Gill. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKVP; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853022494
- ISBN
- 9781853022494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. This book redefines the issue of disability as a social rather than an individual problem and considers the implications of this view for the provision of services and for social work practice. It looks at the experience of people with disabilities in society, and the influence that their organisations have had on service provision. Editor(s): Oliver, Michael. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853021787
- ISBN
- 9781853021787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. This book discusses the development and implementation of several models of care management. Drawing together research to highlight the successes and the difficulties of translating the principles of care management into practice, it examines this subject with particular reference to: empowerment; needs-led assessment; and multi-disciplinary work. Editor(s): Phillips, Judith; Penhale, Bridget. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853023170
- ISBN
- 9781853023170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. The abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in community and residential care settings is increasingly being recognised and addressed as a serious social concern in Britain and Canada. Elder Abuse Work gives an overview of the developments and issues in both countries and draws out good practice guidelines. Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBC; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027048
- ISBN
- 9781853027048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.13
€ 58.13
Paperback. Editor(s): Stalker, Kirsten. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 208 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101185
- ISBN
- 9781843101185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Editor(s): Mooney, Ann; Statham, June. Num Pages: 256 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100621
- ISBN
- 9781843100621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. This book critically examines the new agenda of welfare and assesses the implications for change for policy makers, formal and informal carers and consumers including examinations of key topics such as care planning and case management. Editor(s): Titterton, Mike. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1; JKSN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853021121
- ISBN
- 9781853021121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.89
€ 36.89
Hardcover. Improving the well-being of children is more effective when social care professionals work with the children's parents, families and communities. This collection brings together innovative interventions designed to nurture children's health and welfare, and analyses which types of programmes are most effective and why. Editor(s): Scott, Jane; Ward, Harriet. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101413
- ISBN
- 9781843101413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.63
€ 90.63
Paperback. The book is a comprehensive guide for family centre workers, and for all social workers working with children and families. Based on a psychodynamic approach emphasising the central importance of attachment in relationships, the book also applies systemic ideas and the 'therapeutic community' approach to the overall design of the centres. Editor(s): McMahon, Linnet; Ward, Adrian. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; JMH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028359
- ISBN
- 9781853028359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. The editors have brought together academics, researchers and practitioners, to reflect with them - both positively and critically - on a broad range of contemporary educational developments, thus providing a sound analysis to shape future arrangements for quality professional education and training for care professionals. Editor(s): Weinstein, Jenny; Pierce, Rachel M. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JNRV; MQCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853026133
- ISBN
- 9781853026133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. This volume reviews recent research into the nature and effects of addiction and considers the usefulness of policies which aim to prevent it. The contributors focus on topics such as smoking, alcoholism, gambling and injecting drug use, examining treatment and the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programmes. Editor(s): Wood, Fiona; Bloor, Mick; Bloor, Michael. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853024382
- ISBN
- 9781853024382
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Hardback. Freeman advocates strengths-centered policies as the means to empower clients and communities. Supplemented by case examples, this book outlines basic empowerment principles and practices, offers a context for power, policy, and funding decisions, and examines the needs of special populations. Series: Empowering the Powerless: A Social Work Series. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 51. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231102360
- ISBN
- 9780231102360
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.74€ 61.03
€ 79.74
€ 61.03
Spiral bound.
- Publisher
- Russell House Publishing
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Spiralbound
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903855799
- ISBN
- 9781903855799
Spiralbound
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 6.13
€ 25.99
€ 6.13
Paperback. Informed by the latest research and written by two of the leading authorities in the field, this invaluable resource presents step-by-step guidelines for assessing and treating sexual assault survivors suffering from PTSD. Series: Treatment Manuals for Practitioners. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKSN2; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Guilford Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781572307360
- ISBN
- 9781572307360
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.37
€ 44.37
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 12, 10 charts, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801451737
- ISBN
- 9780801451737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.76
€ 146.76
Hardback. Suitable for fathers who want to do a better job raising their children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, for mothers of ADHD children who want to understand the special needs that fathers have in parenting these children, and for professionals who have the challenging task of involving the fathers of ADHD children in their treatment. Num Pages: 312 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSB; JMAL; JMC; MMH; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765700681
- ISBN
- 9780765700681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.37
€ 148.37
Hardcover. Editor(s): Chan, Edward Ko Ling. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 264 x 26. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619428799
- ISBN
- 9781619428799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.25€ 161.77
€ 238.25
€ 161.77