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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. The world's richer democracies all provide such public benefits as pensions and health care, but why are some far more generous than others? Analyzing data on sixteen countries, this work finds that the preferences of citizens profoundly influence the welfare policies of their governments and the behavior of politicians in office. Series: Studies in Communication, Media & Public Opinion. Num Pages: 204 pages, 35 line drawings, 19 tables. BIC Classification: JKS; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226075846
- ISBN
- 9780226075846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Hardback. Editor(s): Mathers, Cliff. Num Pages: 131 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 159 x 233 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634634892
- ISBN
- 9781634634892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.51€ 133.76
€ 195.51
€ 133.76
Paperback. This is the first book to extend the narrative lens to explore the contribution of narrative to social work values and ethics, social policy and our understanding of the self in social, cultural and political context. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428257
- ISBN
- 9781847428257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.78
€ 38.99
€ 37.78
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428264
- ISBN
- 9781847428264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.70
€ 98.70
Paperback. From action-packed moments chasing down criminals to more tender occasions, like gaining the trust of a murder victim's family, to making crucial legal history, and unearthing huge national scandals, this is an account of modern day policing, its successes and failings included. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BM; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 198 x 33. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785030086
- ISBN
- 9781785030086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. In The Great British Bobby, Clive Emsley traces the development of Britain's forces of law and order from the earliest watchmen and constables of the pre-modern period to the police service of today. Num Pages: 336 pages, 24 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBTB; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849161978
- ISBN
- 9781849161978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. This practical guide is designed for anyone working with children, adolescents and their families. Including chapters on current methodology in reducing delinquency, families in relation to delinquency and advances in working with delinquents, the guide offers an insight into this complex area. Series: Parent, Adolescent & Child Training Skills S. Num Pages: 64 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKVQ2; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 169 x 6. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854333575
- ISBN
- 9781854333575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.86
€ 29.86
Hardcover. Offers a method of curing the supposedly incurable: men who physically and sexually abuse their wives and children. The author provides a step-by-step programme for rehabilitation and reunification of the family based on personal responsibility, repentance, apology and reparation. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSB; JMB; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787901172
- ISBN
- 9780787901172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.16
€ 59.16
Paperback. This book provides practitioners with the foundations onto which they can build their own understanding and practice within housing. It is based on two fundamental principles: the importance of homes becoming enabling environments, and promoting user-centred services. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861565006
- ISBN
- 9781861565006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.54
€ 79.54
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cohen, Nicolas. Num Pages: 202 pages, b/w illus & tables. BIC Classification: JKSW; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 184 x 18. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607415176
- ISBN
- 9781607415176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.24€ 140.92
€ 206.24
€ 140.92
paperback. Important reforms are taking place in children's services in the UK, with a move towards greater integration. In England, Scotland and Sweden, early childhood education and care, childcare for older children, and schools are now the responsibility of education departments. This book is the first to examine this major shift in policy. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1DNS; JKSB1; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345288
- ISBN
- 9781861345288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.01
€ 33.99
€ 33.01
Paperback. This book provides a succinct, accessible and clear guide on how to promote resilience in children and achieve positive developmental outcomes for them. The author covers three key factors that affect resiliency: vulnerability to stress and anxiety, attachment relationships, and access to basic needs. Series: JKP Short Introductions. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JKSN; JMC; JMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 217 x 8. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051187
- ISBN
- 9781849051187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.81
€ 24.81
Paperback. With chapters contributed by the foremost social work scholars, this edited text highlights key social policy issues from both a domestic and international perspective. Its opening chapters introduce social welfare policy and its history, laying a framework for the more specialized chapters that follow. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 194 x 11. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118176993
- ISBN
- 9781118176993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.08
€ 68.08
paperback. This highly topical report provides much needed evidence to inform the re-configuration of services for children and young people. Focusing on the Connexions strategy and service in England, it explores the effectiveness of inter-agency working in this area. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346612
- ISBN
- 9781861346612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.84
€ 25.99
€ 25.84
Paperback. Services for families and children are rightfully the focus of intense scrutiny and debate, and there is a clear need to establish a knowledge of which services work well. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of research evidence from the UK and USA on the effectiveness of selected child welfare interventions. Editor(s): McAuley, Collette; Pecora, Peter J.; Rose, Wendy. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101161
- ISBN
- 9781843101161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.75
€ 47.75
Paperback. An exciting new book from the bestselling author and series editor, Colin Feltham. This book thoroughly examines key questions and topics in counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848600195
- ISBN
- 9781848600195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.48
€ 53.48
paperback. Provides definitions of more than 1000 terms used in the field of counselling. As well as covering theory and practice, this book also includes client concerns and problems which may be helped by counselling, issues of professional and ethical interest to practitioners and clients, and words used in everyday language. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons London
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861563828
- ISBN
- 9781861563828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 52.05
€ 52.99
€ 52.05
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230390263
- ISBN
- 9780230390263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 42.56
€ 44.99
€ 42.56
Paperback. Examines the emergence of private, work-based benefits; the uniquely American pursuit of "social insurance"; the influence of race and gender on the health care debate; and the confrontation between reformers and powerful economic and health interests. Series: Politics and Society in Modern America. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691119519
- ISBN
- 9780691119519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
Paperback. An evaluation of the most enduring privatisation of the Thatcher era. Written in an accessible style, this is a key reference for students and researchers in housing and planning; geography; and social policy. The book analyses the operation and impact of the right to buy policy (RTB). Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 245 x 15. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405131971
- ISBN
- 9781405131971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 173.84
€ 173.84