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Paperback. This book explores the implications of recent research for all those concerned with child welfare and social work. It addresses the present concerns as expressed by Government bodies and central Government enquiries regarding the services and policies relating to children in need of care and attention. Editor(s): Iwaniec, Dorota; Hill, Malcolm. Num Pages: 304 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSN; JPQB; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028120
ISBN
9781853028120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.70

Paperback. This book is an exploration of violence both by and against children, its causes and approaches to its amelioration. The contributors examine topics such as children who kill; violent young offenders; immigrant children who have been the victims of war; the influence of television; the relationship to the family; and racial and sexual violence. Editor(s): Varma, Ved. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 234 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853023446
ISBN
9781853023446
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.06

Paperback. Spirituality and Ageing presents the experience of ageing as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and affirmation of life. The contributors are religious and spiritual leaders and ethical thinkers from a range of different backgrounds. They define 'spirituality' as the fulfilment of the universal human need for purpose, values and relationships. Editor(s): Jewell, Albert. Num Pages: 196 pages, index. BIC Classification: HRA; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 281.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
196
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026317
ISBN
9781853026317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.61

Hardback. This collection of 12 new and revised essays on child care and children's services gives a unique and lasting review of child care services explaining significant political, economic, legal and ideological aspects of this history from the mid-1850s. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447322221
ISBN
9781447322221
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.54

Paperback. This book explores the economic, religious, political and personal forces that led to some 80,000 British children being sent to Canada between 1867 and 1915 and provides a vivid look at one aspect of the history of child welfare practices. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJC; JFFN; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847426680
ISBN
9781847426680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.90

Paperback. Topics in this book include: the adoption of older children from care; contact with birth families after adoption; trans-racial placement; single-person adoption; children talking about moving to adoption; research on children adopted from Romania; and polices and practices. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 293 x 205 x 11. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471852049
ISBN
9780471852049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.45

Paperback. Series: Opuscula Graecolatina S. Num Pages: 148 pages, ch. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772892047
ISBN
9788772892047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.24

Hardcover. Editor(s): Rudberg, Lars. Num Pages: 129 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
129
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628087888
ISBN
9781628087888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.45
€ 129.43

Series: Conservation Leadership Series, Sponsored by the River Systems Institute at Texas. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1; KJM; KJVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603446938
ISBN
9781603446938
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.70

Paperback. This paperback edition of the classic book provides development professionals with a powerful tool that enables them to maximize their effectiveness. Using a unique framework the authors identify and profile seven types of major donors and offer detailed strategies on how to approach them. Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787960575
ISBN
9780787960575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.70

Hardback. Editor(s): Wheeler, Russell C. Num Pages: 123 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFC; JKSR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
123
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634838405
ISBN
9781634838405
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.19
€ 145.53

Paperback. Looks at the nature of self and how it develops, then goes on to explore the form and feeling of experience when self is disrupted in a traumatic way, and focusing on ways towards the restoration of the self. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415220316
ISBN
9780415220316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.71

Paperback. Dementia has been widely explored from the perspectives of biomedicine and social psychology. This book broadens the debate to consider the experiences of men and women with dementia from a socio-political perspective. It examines the issue of rights, status(es), and participation. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 7. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847421777
ISBN
9781847421777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.74

Paperback. Examining the care of older people from a holistic viewpoint, Ruth Bright argues that all of geriatric care is, or should be, intended to improve the overall quality of life for older people. To that end the book discusses the many different challenges that an older person might face. Num Pages: 272 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853024474
ISBN
9781853024474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Paperback. Packed with tools and ideas to enhance analytical thinking when making child and family assessments, this book covers every stage of the assessment process. It addresses planning, hypothesising, involving children, and making, recording and reviewing decisions. This third edition has been updated to reflect policy changes and new research findings. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 173. .
Publisher
National Children's Bureau
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909391239
ISBN
9781909391239
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.06

Paperback. Explains everything you need to know about how to parent or support children who have experienced early trauma. It focuses on the key challenges children face, such as settling in and making friends, and offers suggestions for creating a more nurturing and healing environment. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849054010
ISBN
9781849054010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.58

Paperback. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849056625
ISBN
9781849056625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.52

Paperback. Editor(s): Lupton, Ruth; Hills, John; Stewart, Kitty; Burchardt, Tania; Vizard, Polly. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447327721
ISBN
9781447327721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.67

Paperback. 'For whose benefit?' explores how those at the sharp end of welfare reform experience changes to the benefit system. It looks at how the rights and responsibilities of citizenship are experienced on the ground, and whether the welfare state still offers meaningful protection and security to those who rely upon it. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4 black & white tables, 6 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447333487
ISBN
9781447333487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.36

Paperback. Examines the increasing significance of the volunteer and volunteerism in African societies, and their societal impact within precarious economies in a period of massive unemployment and faltering trajectories of social mobility. Editor(s): Prince, Ruth; Brown, Hannah. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JKSN1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
James Currey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847011398
ISBN
9781847011398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.81

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