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Social welfare & social services

hardcover. Focusing on a range of welfare issues this book examines the views, values and perceptions of a number of theorists from ancient times to the 19th century, including Plato, St Aquinas, Hobbes, Wollstonecraft and Marx. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427069
ISBN
9781847427069
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.19

hardcover. Essential reading for academics and students in the field, Social Policy Review 22: Analysis and debate in social policy, 2010 presents an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship, including an assessment of Labour's social policy after three terms in office. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427113
ISBN
9781847427113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.39

Hardcover. This important book looks at social work responses in different countries to extreme social, economic and political situations including war situations, military regimes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427182
ISBN
9781847427182
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.84

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427250
ISBN
9781847427250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427298
ISBN
9781847427298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.03

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427502
ISBN
9781847427502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 41.12

Paperback. The credit crunch continues to threaten publicly-funded health care. In this timely and accessible book, Cam Donaldson considers value for money in the NHS and what can be achieved through reform and priority setting. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427526
ISBN
9781847427526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.55

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428264
ISBN
9781847428264
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.85

Hardcover. Presents an extensive analysis of the coalition government's social policies. This book features experts in a range of policy areas who analyse the rationale behind, and implications of, government reforms. It also includes a section that examines education policy in an international context. Editor(s): Holden, Chris; Kilkey, Majella; Ramia, Gaby. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 145 x 208 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428301
ISBN
9781847428301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.39

Paperback. The well-being of children is a vital and highly topical issue. This title presents the findings from a wide range of data to evaluate the outcomes of the Labour Government's policies for children. It uses a framework to compare policy areas. It is suitable for researchers, policy makers and students. Editor(s): Bradshaw, Jonathan. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Revised
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428363
ISBN
9781847428363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 34.00

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428677
ISBN
9781847428677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.58

Hardcover. This book explores issues central to contemporary theoretical debates around the nature of trust, linking abstract concerns to empirical analysis with interviews with service-users, practitioners and managers. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH; JKSM; MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 179 x 244 x 8. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428899
ISBN
9781847428899
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.19

Paperback. The appeal of voluntary action as a solution to growing welfare needs in advanced capitalist countries raises important questions about the social impacts and spatial equity of such provision. For the first time, these issues are addressed within a single book, exploring the complex relationship between voluntary action, society and space. Editor(s): Milligan, Christine; Conradson, David. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JKSN1; JPP; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429063
ISBN
9781847429063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.18

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429247
ISBN
9781847429247
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.19

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429346
ISBN
9781847429346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.74

Hardcover. This comprehensive study demonstrates the dramatic changes that have taken place in the protection of old and new social risks, exploring the mechanisms behind these changes in the context of corporatist welfare state institutions. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 179 x 243 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429636
ISBN
9781847429636
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.39

Hardcover. The aim of this book is to shed light on policy practice in social work discourse, education and practice in eight liberal democracies. This is the first effort to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social policy formulation processes. Editor(s): Weiss-Gal, Idit; Gal, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429735
ISBN
9781847429735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.07

Paperback. This revised and updated edition of an important report looks at macro public policy interventions, community interventions, and individual level interventions in a variety of areas to ascertain 'what works' in practice. It includes new case studies, updated research references, and reference to cost effectiveness. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MBNH; MBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 10. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429964
ISBN
9781847429964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.62

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861341426
ISBN
9781861341426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.68

Paperback. This report addresses the critical issues of implementation of the long-term public service agenda. The authors draw upon a unique range of research, practice and theory from the fields of community development, regeneration projects, public and private sector management and organisation development, as well as public and social policy. Num Pages: 180 pages, 3figs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN1; JPQB; JPR; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861341433
ISBN
9781861341433
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.43

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