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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Fire. Num Pages: 89 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSW2; JMJ; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 156.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319387789
ISBN
9783319387789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.28

Paperback. Moving beyond theoretical notions of 'resilience' this is the first book to offer a conceptual and empirical approach to exploring and comparing the process of resilience across service 'hubs' in three complex but different global inner-city regions: London, Los Angeles and Sydney. Num Pages: 300 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKSN1; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447316640
ISBN
9781447316640
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.45

Moving beyond theoretical notions of 'resilience' this is the first book to offer a conceptual and empirical approach to exploring and comparing the process of resilience across service 'hubs' in three complex but different global inner-city regions: London, Los Angeles and Sydney. Num Pages: 300 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKSN1; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 592.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447316558
ISBN
9781447316558
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 163.15

Paperback. This book provides a contemporary and holistic analysis of the childhood resilience, drawing upon a wide range of academic disciplines and practices. It helps students and practitioners fully understand the drivers behind policy and practice directives promoting self-reliance, autonomy and independence in children, young people, and families. Num Pages: 232 pages, 8 figures, 24 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 1. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137486141
ISBN
9781137486141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.59

Hardcover. Housing fulfils a basic human need for shelter. It protects us from the weather and from hostile intruders. Often it is an expression of personal identity and social status. This work conveys the complex nature of people's experiences with their residences, neighbourhoods and communities. Editor(s): Aragones, Juan Ignacio; Francescato, Guido; Garling, Tommy. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JKSB; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780897895958
ISBN
9780897895958
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.94
€ 84.77

Hardcover. This book explores the factors at the individual, institutional and systemic levels which contribute to children's home residents coming to the attention of the youth justice system, and the consequent implications for policy and practice. Perspectives are drawn from both young people and professionals in the care and youth justice systems. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137319609
ISBN
9781137319609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.71

Paperback. Reflecting current political and policy priorities, this book focuses on new developments designed to promote these family and network relationships. The book examines both care policies and individual schemes which involve families and other network members in the planning and care of children looked after in residential units or children's homes. Editor(s): Chakrabarti, Mono; Hill, Malcolm. Num Pages: 248 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026874
ISBN
9781853026874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. Written by experienced practitioners and academics, this is a core text about the practice of residential child care. It takes as its starting point the fact that residential child care involves workers and children sharing a common lifespace, in which the quality of interpersonal relationships is key. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847423108
ISBN
9781847423108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.40

Paperback. Editor(s): Borden, William. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0 halftones, 0 color illus., 4 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231147019
ISBN
9780231147019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 42.00

Hardback. .
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137357465
ISBN
9781137357465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.82
€ 42.54

paperback. A practical introduction to the main social research techniques used to gather evidence on the health needs of local communities. It follows the process of producing evidence about health needs, from the initial planning of research to writing up and trying to influence policy and practice. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761960843
ISBN
9780761960843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.26

Hardback. Each section, program planning, monitoring, and evaluation, begins with a description of the administrative function to which it is devoted, followed by a set of selected research techniques, each illustrated with a hypothetical case and an exercise for the reader in applying the technique. Num Pages: 178 pages, Illustrations, forms. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231039444
ISBN
9780231039444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 72.21

Hardback. Intended for students and practitioners of social work, this work presents research concepts and skills. It reflects contemporary developments in practice research, such as an evidence-based practice; the importance of evaluation within the managed-care environment; the role of social work ethics in practice research; and, more. Num Pages: 264 pages, 16 illus., 25 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231133883
ISBN
9780231133883
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.79
€ 107.88

Paperback. A quick, clear and interesting guide for students completing their final year research project. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: GPS; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 243 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Second
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857259271
ISBN
9780857259271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 43.22

Hardback. "Research on Employment for Persons with Severe Mental Illness". Editor(s): Fisher, William H. Series: Research in Community & Mental Health S. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: JKSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780762311293
ISBN
9780762311293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.87

Hardback. Research on mental health services for children and adolescents has become a vibrant subspecialty within the larger field of mental health services research. Editor(s): Fisher, William H. Series: Research in Community & Mental Health S. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762313150
ISBN
9780762313150
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.39

Hardback. Covers the methodological challenges and the real-life constraints of research in child welfare settings. This volume addresses topics that include the ethics involved in researching children and their families and the limits of confidentiality within this population. Num Pages: 464 pages, 3 halftones, 0 color illus., 40 line drawings, 25 tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 226 x 33. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231141307
ISBN
9780231141307
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.07
€ 72.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages, 3 halftones, 0 color illus., 40 line drawings, 25 tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 268 x 28. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231141314
ISBN
9780231141314
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.37

paperback. Revised edition of the authors' Research methods for social workers, c2012. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Pearson United States
Edition
8th Edition
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780134512563
ISBN
9780134512563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 217.90

Paperback. .
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137442826
ISBN
9781137442826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.79

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