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Paperback. Concerning itself with the place of communication in the troubled relations between the police and young people, this text presents a critique of managerialism and, from the perspective of critical theory, outlines an alternative way of thinking about policing. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333636619
- ISBN
- 9780333636619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.05€ 64.06
€ 65.05
€ 64.06
Paperback. Provides a fresh understanding of the radical tradition and shows how it can be developed in contemporary social work. Using case studies and real life scenarios to illustrate the type of dilemmas faced by workers in their day-to-day practice, this book sets out the ways in which a radical social work approach can inform constructive responses. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349910
- ISBN
- 9781861349910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.24
€ 30.99
€ 29.24
Paperback. An historical overview of adult social care that locates the roots of the current crisis in the under-valuing of older people and adults with disabilities and in the marketisation of social care over the past two decades. Editor(s): Ferguson, Iain; Lavalette, Michael. Series: Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work. Num Pages: 76 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 129 x 200 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447316169
- ISBN
- 9781447316169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.35
€ 17.35
Hardcover. Series: Nursing and Health Survival Guides. Num Pages: 50 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 120 x 85 x 11. Weight in Grams: 43.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- Spi
- Number of pages
- 50
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780273750710
- ISBN
- 9780273750710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.43
€ 13.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. The author describes the different categories and causes of challenging behaviour in people with dementia, and provides tried-and-tested models which aid identification, assessment and treatment. A thorough evaluation of the use of psychotropic medication is provided, as well as of a wide range of psychological and biopsychosocial interventions. Series Editor(s): Downs, Murna. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJND; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051088
- ISBN
- 9781849051088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.91
€ 34.91
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
€ 105.19
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
€ 40.99
€ 38.58
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Critical Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910391907
- ISBN
- 9781910391907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.62
€ 33.99
€ 31.62
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
€ 98.39
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
€ 194.00
€ 132.29
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
€ 47.27
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
€ 65.07
€ 50.95
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
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
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
€ 77.78
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
€ 53.99
€ 35.51
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
€ 52.99
€ 52.92
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
€ 49.26
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
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
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
€ 4.99
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
€ 98.07