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Social welfare & social services

Paperback. This groundbreaking book investigates and documents corporate influence on social policies at global/regional, national and local levels. It argues that we cannot understand the recent history and present direction of the welfare state unless we focus on the role that business has played in its development. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861344731
ISBN
9781861344731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.55

Paperback. .
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781526402868
ISBN
9781526402868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 33.73

paperback. This work covers issues such as early warning and preparedness, rapid health and physical needs assessments, recognizing and managing severe malnutrition, the unique needs of refugees and IDPs, security, exit strategies and the transition to peace. Series: International Humanitarian Affairs. Num Pages: 404 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
V9780823222407
ISBN
9780823222407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.61

paperback. Includes essays that explore mandates for humanitarian action in religious traditions, and codes of conduct for the media, military, medicine, and the academy in relief efforts. This book explores threats to human welfare from terrorism and gender exploitation and assess international law, and the media. Series: International Humanitarian Affairs. Num Pages: 488 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 25. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
V9780823222889
ISBN
9780823222889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.01

Paperback. Editor(s): Farnsworth, Kevin; Irving, Zoe. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JPQB; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447319122
ISBN
9781447319122
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.10

Paperback. As the demand for blood and organs has grown, the value of a system that depends solely on gifts has been called into question. This title offers a fresh perspective on this ethical dilemma, by examining the social organization of blood and organ donation in Europe and the United States. Num Pages: 200 pages, 11 line drawings, 3 maps, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP; MNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 185 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226322377
ISBN
9780226322377
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Paperback. This wide-ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, and offer valuable guidance on cross-cultural work. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, diagrams. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102496
ISBN
9781843102496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.22

Paperback. The right of minority groups to define their culture and identity in their own terms is the central theme of this book. O'Hagan argues that a comprehensive definition of culture, and an awareness of all the issues involved, may enable practitioners to fulfil their statutory obligations more effectively. Num Pages: 288 pages, references. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSL; JKSN; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853027598
ISBN
9781853027598
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. In this book, Kim Etherington uses a range of narratives to show the reader how reflexive research works in practice, linking this with underpinning philosophies. Placing her own journey as a researcher alongside others, she suggests that recognising the role of self in research can open up opportunities for creative and personal transformations. Num Pages: 228 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102595
ISBN
9781843102595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 45.52

Paperback. Looking at the life stories of ex-drug misusers in their own words, this book offers insights into the nature of addiction and how it can be tackled. Etherington highlights the therapeutic value of listening to drug misusers' life stories and the importance of understanding how social environments and wider cultural influences shape people's lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104933
ISBN
9781843104933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. Beginning Attachments offers parents and carers an introduction to caring for children who struggle to form emotional bonds. It provides an understanding of the challenges faced by these children and offers practical guidance on how to build and foster emotional connections. Illustrator(s): Barrett, Alex. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785921155
ISBN
9781785921155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99

Paperback. Foundations for Attachment Training Resource is a 6-session training programme for professionals running parenting groups with adoptive parents, foster carers and kinship carers. Featuring online resources with downloadable handouts and exercises, it provides guidance on how to begin to nurture attachments. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JKSF; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785921186
ISBN
9781785921186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.00

Paperback. A compelling critique of the family justice system, this book encourages reflection on the ways in which the needs of children and families are potentially compromised. By showing how the policy looks in practice, it describes how we can ensure the best outcome for children and families under the pressure of timescales and targets. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; LNMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 27. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849056267
ISBN
9781849056267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.81

Paperback. Series: Anthropology of Contemporary Issues S. Num Pages: 288 pages, 18. BIC Classification: JFFE; JHMC; JKS; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488344
ISBN
9780801488344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.94

Paperback. A practical and accessible guide for students focussing on how inter-agency teams may be made to function more effectively, illustrated through real-life examples. Series: Better Partnership Working Series. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; MBP. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 132 x 200 x 11. Weight in Grams: 178.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447329886
ISBN
9781447329886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.87

Paperback. Troubled children need special parenting to build attachments and heal from trauma. This book provides a parenting model that parents and carers can follow to incorporate love, play, acceptance, curiosity and empathy into their parenting. These elements are vital to a child's development and will help children to feel confident, secure and happy. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JKSN; JMC; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052276
ISBN
9781849052276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.50

Paperback. Imaginative and practical, this guide reveals the therapeutic potential of using stories in counselling with traumatized children aged 4-16. It includes sample stories and advice on adapting them, as well as invaluable tips for planning stories and life story work, and for storymaking with children. Illustrator(s): McConville, Julia. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849055406
ISBN
9781849055406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.81

Paperback. Nurturing Attachments combines the experience and wisdom of parents and carers with that of professionals to provide support and practical guidance for foster and adoptive parents looking after children with insecure attachment relationships. It gives an overview of attachment theory and a step-by-step model of parenting. Num Pages: 240 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106142
ISBN
9781843106142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.17

Paperback. Why has youth participatory evaluation (YPE) become so important so quickly? Participatory evaluation focuses on stakeholder empowerment. But empowering youth is not the same as working with other communities. For just this reason, there is a spate of books on various aspects of action research, all aimed at educators working with youth. Series: Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKS; JMH; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787983925
ISBN
9780787983925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.05

Paperback. This book shows how the international community can be more effective in the war-torn, disaster-scarred regions of the world-and ensure that people in conflict can rebuild their communities after the fighting stops. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFFC; JKSR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231112796
ISBN
9780231112796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.52

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