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hardcover. Thugs and Thieves argues that understanding the differential etiology of violence constitutes a fundamental chasm in the empirical literature. The authors address the important, unanswered question of why some individuals commit violent offenses while others restrict themselves to nonviolent ones. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKV; MJH; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- OXFORD UNIV PR United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780195393583
- ISBN
- 9780195393583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Paperback. Tells how Brazil, against all odds, became the first developing country to universalize access to life-saving AIDS therapies - a breakthrough made possible by an unexpected alliance of activists, government reformers, development agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry. Series: In-Formation. Num Pages: 472 pages, 109 halftones. 5 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JHMC; JKS; JPQB; LNTM; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691143859
- ISBN
- 9780691143859
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.77€ 46.96
€ 58.77
€ 46.96
Hardcover. * The first book on brands and branding directly written for the nonprofit sector, Building a Breakthrough Nonprofit Brand explains a brand as an organization's North Star, the guiding principle that underpins the mission and makes it values manifest, not just the way it is presented in marketing communications materials. Series: AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJS; KJVX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470286913
- ISBN
- 9780470286913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.76
€ 47.76
Hardcover. This book captures the exciting potential for business and nonprofits to partner for mutual benefit and discovery. Cause marketing aligns nonprofits and businesses to combine the power of their individual brands with a company's marketing might to achieve social and shareholder value while communicating their values. Series: AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 761.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471717508
- ISBN
- 9780471717508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.43
€ 76.43
Paperback. It is widely assumed today that the 'welfare state' is contracting or retrenching as an effect of the close scrutiny to which entitlement to social security benefits is being subject in most developed countries. In this book, fifteen authorities from nine different countries investigate to what extent this assumption is warranted. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344106
- ISBN
- 9781861344106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
Paperback. European, demographic and social changes have called into question the financial stability and political support for existing national social insurance programmes. This book provides information about the cross-national differences and commonalities between social insurance schemes in Europe, and reflects upon their future roles. Editor(s): Clasen, Jochen. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3ill.5tabs. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 216 x 26. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861340542
- ISBN
- 9781861340542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.78
€ 38.99
€ 37.78
Concise yet comprehensive, The American Vice Presidency is the fullest and most accurate examination of the office of the vice president to date, covering the origins and constitutional roots of the institution, its history, and the slow transformation of the office starting in the mid-twentieth century. Num Pages: 234 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 19 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442228894
- ISBN
- 9781442228894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.80
€ 81.80
Hardback. Children's Chances urges a shift from focusing on survival to targeting children's full and healthy development. Drawing on comparative data on policies in 190 countries designed to combat poverty, discrimination, child labor, illiteracy, and child marriage, Heymann and McNeill tell what works to ensure equal opportunities for all children. Num Pages: 408 pages, 37 maps, 23 tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674066816
- ISBN
- 9780674066816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.36€ 52.81
€ 56.36
€ 52.81
Paperback.
The extraordinary rise of China is one of the greatest global stories of recent times. However, China's development has been described as uneven, uncoordinated, and unsustainable , and has now reached a critical turning point. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745680576
- ISBN
- 9780745680576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.53
€ 23.53
Hardback. The extraordinary rise of China is one of the greatest global stories of recent times. However, China's development has been described as uneven, uncoordinated, and unsustainable , and has now reached a critical turning point. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745680569
- ISBN
- 9780745680569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Paperback. For over 20 years Joe Carter has worked for the police as an undercover cop. He worked alongside the most dangerous criminals. This book explores the resilience needed to lead a double life, the thrilling challenge of working with the biggest criminals in Britain, and maintaining a sense of justice through the many adventures he encounters. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JM; BM; BTC; JKSW1; JKVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784753443
- ISBN
- 9781784753443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.90
€ 14.99
€ 11.90
Paperback. Until now little published work has focused on how horticulture and gardening can help to promote social inclusion for vulnerable groups. This guide looks at the ways in which social and therapeutic horticulture projects can help foster independence, build self esteem and provide training and employment opportunities for vulnerable groups. Num Pages: 72 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 4. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Spi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347268
- ISBN
- 9781861347268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.01
€ 33.99
€ 33.01
Paperback. Growing interest in the social and therapeutic value of horticulture, has produced little evidence that demonstrates outcomes for vulnerable groups, including those with learning difficulties and mental health problems. This report addresses the gap in knowledge and presents the findings of the first study of horticulture projects across the UK. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 211 x 11. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347251
- ISBN
- 9781861347251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.01
€ 33.99
€ 33.01
Paperback. Lays out the underlying logic of contemporary poverty governance in the United States. This book argues that poverty governance - how social welfare policy choices get made, how authority gets exercised, and how collective pursuits get organized - has been transformed in the United States by two significant developments. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45 line drawings, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226768779
- ISBN
- 9780226768779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.91
€ 36.99
€ 29.91
Hardback. Lays out the underlying logic of contemporary poverty governance in the United States. This book argues that poverty governance - how social welfare policy choices get made, how authority gets exercised, and how collective pursuits get organized - has been transformed in the United States by two significant developments. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45 line drawings, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226768762
- ISBN
- 9780226768762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.20€ 80.81
€ 95.20
€ 80.81
Paperback. A complete set of tools for analyzing any social problem. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393283419
- ISBN
- 9780393283419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.21
€ 52.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 244 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: CFG; JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 15. Weight in Grams: 311.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226044262
- ISBN
- 9780226044262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Paperback. The Fourth Edition of The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy applies its innovative policy model to the latest developments in social welfare including the policies of President Obama. It offers real insight into what drives social policy and social change in the past as well as in the beginnings of a new political era. Num Pages: 560 pages, 61 half-tones and 21 line-cuts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 253 x 21. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199316014
- ISBN
- 9780199316014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 203.89
€ 203.89
Hardcover. Unlike many formal professions, foundation grantmaking is a calling with no training programs and little definitive literature on the latest and best practices. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KFF; KJVX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787952389
- ISBN
- 9780787952389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.49
€ 60.49
Paperback. How welfare states influence population health and health inequalities has long been debated, but less well-tested by empirical research. This book presents an empirical evidence of the effects of Swedish welfare state structures and policies on the lives of Swedish citizens. It is useful for researchers, students and practitioners in the field. Editor(s): Fritzell, Johan; Lundberg, Olle. Series: Health & Society S. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New title
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347572
- ISBN
- 9781861347572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98