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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. Drawing on the findings of a two-year European research project, this book presents a new model for responding meaningfully and effectively the 'problem' of how to respond to violence involving young people that continues to challenge youth workers and policy makers. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447323105
- ISBN
- 9781447323105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.64
€ 36.99
€ 35.64
Paperback. Quality Matters in Children's Services brings together authoritative research to explore critical concerns for those working with vulnerable children, young people and their families. Mike Stein discusses key issues for policy and practice in the development of quality services. Series Editor(s): Stein, Mike. Series: Quality Matters in Children's Services. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109266
- ISBN
- 9781843109266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. An authoritative text highlighting the key issues affecting young people taking the step from leaving care to adulthood. Covers relevant research, policy and practice, and advises on how best to understand, prepare and support young people. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 230 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052443
- ISBN
- 9781849052443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. In this practical book, Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work in health and social care. He argues that a thoughtful risk-taking approach can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals. He also discusses contemporary definitions of risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853024825
- ISBN
- 9781853024825
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.19
€ 40.99
€ 40.19
Paperback. Discussing philanthropy not as a social or humanitarian practice but as an integrated part of present-day creative capitalism, having a direct relation to its growing inequality. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782798675
- ISBN
- 9781782798675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.39
€ 15.99
€ 14.39
Paperback. Presenting a look at inner-city youth programs, this book analyses the strategies of community leaders and organizations. It also describes how these leaders create and sustain youth programs in spite of enormous challenges. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787959418
- ISBN
- 9780787959418
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.32
€ 35.32
Hardback. This volume examines how organizations advocating on behalf of youth maneuver between grassroots social movements pressing for reform and the established systems of power and authority to improve conditions for youth in urban communities. Num Pages: 232 pages, 9 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKS; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804762106
- ISBN
- 9780804762106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.75
€ 111.75
Paperback. This volume examines how organizations advocating on behalf of youth maneuver between grassroots social movements pressing for reform and the established systems of power and authority to improve conditions for youth in urban communities. Num Pages: 232 pages, 9 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKS; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804762113
- ISBN
- 9780804762113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.13
€ 27.99
€ 27.13
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783530595
- ISBN
- 9781783530595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.40
€ 93.40
The Self-Made Myth. And the Truth About How Government Helps Individua...
Miller, Brian Cole; Lapham, Mike
Paperback. Explores the historic roots of the self-made myth and offers profiles of business leaders who, in their own words, identify the kinds of government support and assistance that were crucial to their success. The authors disprove the arguments of individuals like Donald Trump who have tried to perpetuate their own self-made myths of their success. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 85 x 56 x 4. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berrett-Koehler United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781609945060
- ISBN
- 9781609945060
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.71
€ 18.99
€ 16.71
Paperback. A documentary history of welfare policy in the U.S. Editor(s): Mink, Gwendolyn; Solinger, Rickie. Num Pages: 817 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 817
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814756546
- ISBN
- 9780814756546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.08
€ 39.08
pamphlet. Num Pages: 40 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; KFFP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 210 x 2. .
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Spokesman Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 40
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851247717
- ISBN
- 9780851247717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.20
€ 13.99
€ 13.20
Paperback. Grounded in feminist perspectives, the first study of transnational surrogacy to give due prominence to the voices of those most affected by the practice, namely the surrogate mothers, donors, prospective parents and the children themselves. Editor(s): Davies, Miranda. Num Pages: 416 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFMG; JHBK; JKSF; MBDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783607013
- ISBN
- 9781783607013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.52
€ 32.99
€ 27.52
Paperback. Rather than focusing on specific groups, this book takes a "pancultural" perspective that focuses on the common experiences of refugees and immigrants. The author focuses on empirically-based practice approaches; assessment and intervention techniques that have been scientifically validated. Based on this approach the book presents the "best practice" for each problem area. Num Pages: 504 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFD; JFFN; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231115834
- ISBN
- 9780231115834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 38.89
€ 54.99
€ 38.89
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335263097
- ISBN
- 9780335263097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.52
€ 49.52
Paperback. Editor(s): Mitchell, Cooper; Parker, Mark E. Num Pages: 125 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 125
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622571437
- ISBN
- 9781622571437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.62€ 64.58
€ 92.62
€ 64.58
Hardback. Editor(s): Orenstein, Mitchell A. Series: Columbia / SSRC Book (Privatization of Risk). Num Pages: 138 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; KCS; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146944
- ISBN
- 9780231146944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.08€ 62.95
€ 82.08
€ 62.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 42 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146876
- ISBN
- 9780231146876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.99
€ 36.99
€ 26.99
Paperback. Explores key areas of working with adult survivors of childhood abuse that in the author's experience as a practitioner, trainer, and supervisor are frequent concerns of those working in this field. Series: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists. Num Pages: 150 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562203
- ISBN
- 9781861562203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.04
€ 60.04
Paperback. Series: Critical American Studies. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816692224
- ISBN
- 9780816692224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.38
€ 32.99
€ 29.38