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Social welfare & social services
paperback. Dominant social work and social care discourses on 'race' and ethnicity often fail to incorporate an Irish dimension. This book challenges this omission and provides new insights into how social work has engaged with Irish children and their families, historically and to the present day. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 156. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861344113
- ISBN
- 9781861344113
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.54
€ 40.99
€ 38.54
paperback. This best practice guide to providing information for users of multi-agency services for disabled children is an invaluable resource for professionals, parents and carers. Num Pages: 88 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344298
- ISBN
- 9781861344298
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.77
€ 26.99
€ 26.77
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345240
- ISBN
- 9781861345240
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 40.96
€ 43.99
€ 40.96
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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345288
- ISBN
- 9781861345288
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.68
€ 33.99
€ 32.68
paperback. This book evaluates the extensive and innovative range of housing services that have been developed for 16-17 year olds living in Newcastle. It provides vital indicators to other authorities and nominated RSLs of the approaches that they can take to increase successful tenancies and independent living among this age group. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345325
- ISBN
- 9781861345325
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.03
€ 36.99
€ 35.03
paperback. This report provides a summary of the results from a major international research project, funded by UNICEF, on child rights and child poverty in the developing world. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 44 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 198.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345592
- ISBN
- 9781861345592
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.57
€ 25.99
€ 25.57
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. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346612
- ISBN
- 9781861346612
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.58
€ 25.99
€ 25.58
paperback. This report explores the current state of end-of-life care policy and practice in the UK. It focuses in particular on the experiences of older people and incorporates their views and those of carers. The issues raised in the report will feed into current debates such as those around palliative health, end-of-life care, and right-to-die legislation. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347619
- ISBN
- 9781861347619
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.85
€ 26.99
€ 26.85
paperback. How a neighbourhood is viewed can affect the lives of those who live there and the attitudes and behaviour of others towards them. This report examines the increasing use and sophistication of Internet-Based Neighbourhood Information Systems and considers their potential impact on how neighbourhoods are viewed. Free PDF available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861347718
- ISBN
- 9781861347718
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.41
€ 24.99
€ 24.41
paperback. One of the key objectives of government neighbourhood policy is to encourage a sustainable mix of tenures and incomes. This report addresses questions of why integration has been so difficult to achieve in practice and draws conclusions for future policy. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348135
- ISBN
- 9781861348135
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.38
€ 24.99
€ 24.38
paperback. The UK child poverty rate for large families is among the highest in the OECD. This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of poor children in large families in the UK and how we compare with other countries. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348760
- ISBN
- 9781861348760
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.57
€ 25.99
€ 25.57
paperback. This report examines links between parents' employment patterns while raising children and what happens when those children become young adults. Some of its findings carry important implications for public policy and for further research. A number are likely to prove controversial, arousing public debate concerning their meaning and relevance. Series: Family and Work Series. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHBL; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 275. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901455601
- ISBN
- 9781901455601
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Condition: New
€ 22.03
€ 22.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages, c 150 colour and b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLW3; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910294024
- ISBN
- 9781910294024
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.13
€ 26.99
€ 20.13
paperback. Using real cases, narratives, and biographical material, this title contains the firsthand telling of cultural stories (that encompass race, ethnicity, class, gender, and life cycle) of African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American Indian people's experiences of mental health services. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415956864
- ISBN
- 9780415956864
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Condition: New
€ 57.47
€ 57.47
paperback. A powerful expose of a deeply-rooted but woefully ignored form of racial blindness, Welfare Racism is an important first step toward more humane and rational policies for the men, women, and children who have been ravaged by the current system. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415923415
- ISBN
- 9780415923415
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Condition: New
€ 74.04
€ 74.04
Beyond the Adoption Order: Challenges, Interventions and Adoption Disr...
Selwyn, Julie, Wijedasa, Dinithi, Meakings, S...
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF)
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910039236
- ISBN
- 9781910039236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.19
€ 27.19
Beyond Resistance! Youth Activism and Community Change
. Ed(S): Noguera, Pedro A.; Ginwright, Shawn;...
Paperback. Highlights the detrimental impact of zero tolerance policies on young people's educational experience and well being. This volume offers insights into how to increase the effectiveness of youth development and education programs, and how to create responsive youth policies at the local, state, and federal level. Editor(s): Noguera, Pedro A.; Ginwright, Shawn; Cammarota, Julio. Series: Critical Youth Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages, 10 black & white tables, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415952514
- ISBN
- 9780415952514
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Condition: New
€ 64.90
€ 64.90
Hardback. Series: Perspectives on Children and Young People. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSP; JHBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789812876843
- ISBN
- 9789812876843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.14€ 85.86
€ 89.14
€ 85.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKVQ2; JNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 188 x 23. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc United States
- Edition
- 6 ed
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305670389
- ISBN
- 9781305670389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.40
€ 90.40
Paperback. Harnessing the inspiration available from the arts and the imagination brings to life sensitive and effective social work practice. This book illustrates the transforming effect of creatively applied thinking to social problems. It shows psychodynamic theory to be a valuable aid when thinking about issues faced by social workers. Editor(s): Chamberlayne, Prue; Smith, Martin. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 247 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415590815
- ISBN
- 9780415590815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.47
€ 57.47