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Social welfare & social services

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295976501
ISBN
9780295976501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.37

Hardcover. This book is based on the premise that counseling and psychotherapy services are useful and effective interventions with the mental retardation and borderline populations. Editor(s): Strohmer, Douglas C.; Prout, H. Thompson. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN2; MJN; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471162056
ISBN
9780471162056
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.76

Paperback. Can and should asset-based policies become a new pillar of the welfare state? Can they form the basis for a more egalitarian form of market economy? The citizen's stake throws open the debate by bringing together the ideas of leading thinkers in academia and policy to explore the future scope of asset-based policies in Britain. Editor(s): Paxton, Will; White, Stuart. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFC; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861346995
ISBN
9781861346995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.30

Paperback. Against a century-long trend of decline, the private rented sector grew significantly during the 1990s. This book explores why and looks at the consequences for tenants and landlords, as well as the wider implications for housing policy. Editor(s): Lowe, Stuart; Hughes, David. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8 tables. BIC Classification: JKSB; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 379.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861343482
ISBN
9781861343482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 41.12

Paperback. The emergence of Britain as a fully-fledged home-owning society, has implications for how people think about housing. Housing is used: as a pension fund; to give resources for care needs; and, to sponsor access to private education. This book argues that housing is at the forefront of public policy and as a pillar of post-industrial welfare state. Series: Policy and Politics in the Twenty-First Century. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847422736
ISBN
9781847422736
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.73

Paperback. Analyzes experience of partnerships in different policy fields. Its broad coverage goes beyond the confines of statutory partnerships, addressing other important forms of collaboration between voluntary, private and statutory sectors, and service users and community and minority groups. Editor(s): Balloch, Susan; Taylor, Marilyn. Num Pages: 304 pages, 11figs.7tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861342201
ISBN
9781861342201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.47

Paperback. In Building Self-Esteem in Children Who Are Adopted or Fostered Dr. Sue offers useful advice and outlines proven techniques for those supporting children aged 7+ to help them grow up to be confident and successful. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849054669
ISBN
9781849054669
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.38

Paperback. Offers an integrated answer that address inclusion, equality and diversity in childcare settings. This book explains how to turn good intentions into effective anti-discriminatory practice when working with children of various ages. It includes examples from a selection of childcare settings that show how to put the principles into practice. Editor(s): Griffin, Sue. Series: Professional Development. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 262 x 194 x 11. Weight in Grams: 638.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780435402402
ISBN
9780435402402
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.18

Paperback. In Hidden Depths: Women of the RNLI, we begin to understand what magnificent feats of strength and teamwork these courageous and dedicated women have performed and still do. Num Pages: 160 pages, 32 colour & 100 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTM; JFSJ1; JKSW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
198
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454436
ISBN
9780752454436
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.75

Paperback. Inadequate responses to victims of rape or sexual violence can lead to further psychological trauma which damages their chances of recovery. Addressing key issues for people working with victims of sexual violence, this resource offers the skills, knowledge and insight to help survivors as they move forward with their lives. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKSN2; JKV; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 268 x 31. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785921117
ISBN
9781785921117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.54

Hardback. This is the first book to explore the relationship between active citizenship and the third sector in different contexts and consider what new manifestations of active citizenship might mean for this vital relationship. It will provide a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners interested in this field. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 19. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447316916
ISBN
9781447316916
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.07

Paperback. Written by experts this important book explores the vital relationships between active citizenship, civil society and the third sector in different socio-political contexts. Drawing on a range of theory and empirical studies the book will be a useful resource for researchers and practitioners. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 233 x 21. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447316947
ISBN
9781447316947
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.86

Paperback. Using attachment theory as a foundation, this book addresses in depth the acute practice dilemmas concerning children who, despite the climate of increased awareness, multi-disciplinary cooperation and legislative and procedural change, cannot easily be protected. The contributors give guidelines for working with the children. Editor(s): Richardson, Sue; Bacon, Heather. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSB1; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Routledge
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101475
ISBN
9781843101475
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.34

Paperback. This book examines the need for activities for elderly people in care and offers a practical programme of entertaining activities that can be used in nursing and residential homes, day centres, rehabilitation centres and hospices. As well as suggesting a programme of activities, it also advocates that 'activity nursing' should be integral to care. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843109525
ISBN
9781843109525
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.43

Paperback. The second edition of this key text renews its challenge to the established social work culture of managerialism and effectiveness, arguing that existing social work provision can fail the people it aims to support and protect. The authors apply the latest systems principles to the practice and management of social work. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
2 Sub
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853023880
ISBN
9781853023880
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.73

Paperback. Featuring detailed case studies and examples of good practice, this is an excellent international source book for practitioners and policy makers in social work and social care. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447313649
ISBN
9781447313649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 52 colour illus. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBW; JKSN1; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935412502
ISBN
9781935412502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.43

Paperback. This collection focuses on the relationship between social care, community and citizenship, linking them in a way relevant to both policy and practice. Editor(s): Balloch, Susan; Hill, Michael. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861348708
ISBN
9781861348708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.58

Paperback. This book explores the theory and practice of the developing innovative practice of 'co-production' - a model of service in which users of a service will play an active and participatory role in the service provided to them, adopting a working partnership. This book is important reading for social care practitioners and service providers. Editor(s): Hunter, Susan; Ritchie, Pete. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105589
ISBN
9781843105589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.90

Paperback. This book provides a model of care for traumatized children, based on theory and practice experience pioneered at the Lighthouse Foundation, Australia. The authors explain the impact of trauma on child development, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment and neurobiological trauma theories. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052559
ISBN
9781849052559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.53

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