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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. This major new book provides, for the first time, a detailed evaluation of policies on poverty and social exclusion since 1997, and their effects. Bringing together leading experts in the field, it considers the challenges the government has faced, the policies chosen and the targets set in order to assess results. Editor(s): Hills, John; Stewart, Kitty. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 239 x 23. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345776
- ISBN
- 9781861345776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.39
€ 35.99
€ 35.39
paperback. The literature on depression in old age has tended to be dominated by the medical model with its focus on symptoms and treatment. This report breaks new ground by adopting a psycho-social approach - one that explores depression in the context of the everyday lives of older people. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346421
- ISBN
- 9781861346421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
paperback. This book is the first comprehensive exploration of an issue of growing importance to policy makers, academics, practitioners and students. It brings together contributions from prominent scholars to provide a range of theoretical perspectives, analysis and research about the role of housing and urban governance in addressing anti-social behaviour. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB; LNFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346841
- ISBN
- 9781861346841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.89
€ 40.99
€ 38.89
Paperback. This book provides an engaging analysis of how older people manage the ageing experience and gives the reader an insight into what this means for policy and practice. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348852
- ISBN
- 9781861348852
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
paperback. This book's striking message is that palliative care does not deliver on its aims to value people who are dying and make death and dying a natural part of life. Applying Social Role Valorisation, it argues for the de-institutionalisation of palliative care and recommends an alternative framework to current approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861349217
- ISBN
- 9781861349217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.70
€ 38.99
€ 37.70
Paperback. Aimed at clinical practitioners, mental health professionals, social workers, and other human service professionals, this book can be used as a manual by practitioners and as a textbook for courses and training programs. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10, 17 text boxes, 3 worksheets. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442614017
- ISBN
- 9781442614017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.95
€ 43.99
€ 39.95
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447301042
- ISBN
- 9781447301042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.87
€ 105.87
paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305842
- ISBN
- 9781447305842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4 b&w photos, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFN; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780816650767
- ISBN
- 9780816650767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Num Pages: 280 pages, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231132947
- ISBN
- 9780231132947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.82€ 102.15
€ 132.82
€ 102.15
Editor(s): Vakalahi, Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue, PhD; Peebles-Wilkins, Wilma. Num Pages: 248 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144766
- ISBN
- 9780231144766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.65€ 51.34
€ 64.65
€ 51.34
Paperback. This book provides the theoretical context for the Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme programme. It gives a full account of the process and outcomes of its unique development and reflects on the lessons learnt for future policy. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305927
- ISBN
- 9781447305927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
hardcover. Social work and poverty: A critical approach provides a timely review of the key issues facing social workers and service users in working together to combat poverty, covering key areas including access to food, obesity and drug use. Num Pages: 176 pages, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447307952
- ISBN
- 9781447307952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.73
€ 92.73
paperback. This report provides a critical analysis of the impact the Supporting People programme has had on housing and support for people with learning disabilities. It explores not only outcomes for service users, but also the implications of these for provider organisations and commissioners of social care. A free pdf version is available at jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420428
- ISBN
- 9781847420428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.84
€ 25.99
€ 25.84
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420619
- ISBN
- 9781847420619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.29
€ 16.29
Paperback. Direct practice with children and young people has moved to centre stage in policy and practice within Children' Services. This book equips student social workers and other practitioners wishing to update their learning with the knowledge and capabilities needed for effective practice. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847422828
- ISBN
- 9781847422828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.23
€ 28.23
Paperback. This new and updated third edition of the best-selling "Calculating a fair price for care" estimates the potential cost to the public sector of paying fair market fees to a fully modernised care home sector. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423153
- ISBN
- 9781847423153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev Upd
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423177
- ISBN
- 9781847423177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Paperback. This substantially updated second edition highlights key developments in commissioning for health and social care under both the UK New Labour and the Coalition governments, focusing on the key policy and practice dilemmas facing community health and social services. Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 241 x 12. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426239
- ISBN
- 9781847426239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.81
€ 32.99
€ 31.81
Paperback. In this timely book, the author, with his life-long experience of international social security, advocates reinstating social insurance by reducing the volume of income redistribution, increasing the transparency of money flows and improving citizen information. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426406
- ISBN
- 9781847426406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.01
€ 33.99
€ 33.01