Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. This volume examines core issues facing the contemporary welfare state, including the role of race in welfare, how different forms of welfare provision affect public attitudes, and how differing approaches to immigrant integration are influenced by constitutional rules. Editor(s): Steinmo, Sven; Rothstein, Bo. Series: Political Evolution & Institutional Change. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press United States
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312296285
- ISBN
- 9780312296285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.36€ 46.49
€ 53.36
€ 46.49
Paperback. All over Europe, post Second World War large-scale housing estates face physical, economic, social and cultural problems. This book presents the key findings of a major EU-funded research programme into the restructuring of twenty-nine large-scale housing estates in Northern, Western, Southern and Eastern Europe. Editor(s): Kempen, Ronald van; Dekker, Karien; Hall, Stephen. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347756
- ISBN
- 9781861347756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.37
€ 42.99
€ 41.37
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MBPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 239 x 20. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199796366
- ISBN
- 9780199796366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.52
€ 120.52
Paperback. Contributors explain the diverse range of theories which underpin restorative practice. With examples of conventional and innovative applications across a range of settings, they demonstrate how the theories translate into effective practice. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKV; LNAC5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054683
- ISBN
- 9781849054683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Mobius, Thomas; Friedrich, Sibylle. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531168319
- ISBN
- 9783531168319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.37
€ 50.37
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305767
- ISBN
- 9781447305767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.87
€ 105.87
Paperback. A unique title defining the fundamental concepts and theories underpinning responsible tourism Editor(s): Leslie, Mr David. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 12. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780646800
- ISBN
- 9781780646800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 51.84
€ 52.99
€ 51.84
Hardcover. Series: Key Issues in Modern Sociology. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Anthem Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857284587
- ISBN
- 9780857284587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.10
€ 140.10
Paperback. Drawing on the findings of a two-year European research project, this book presents a new model for responding meaningfully and effectively the 'problem' of how to respond to violence involving young people that continues to challenge youth workers and policy makers. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447323105
- ISBN
- 9781447323105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.59
€ 36.99
€ 36.59
Paperback. This is a practical guide for professionals on understanding and responding to self-harm in children and adolescents. It includes information about what self-harm is and who is likely to self-harm, and provides practical advice on how to identify self-harm, how to respond and intervene, and how to support the child or young person. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMC; MBPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051729
- ISBN
- 9781849051729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Paperback. Civil wars, genocides, natural disasters and other emergencies multiplied in the 1990s in the South, and in the Balkans and the former Soviet bloc. This book examines how to respond to the difficulties thrown up by these humanitarian crises, and what kind of aid should be brought in. Editor(s): Pirotte, Claire; Grunewald, Francois; Husson, Bernard. Translator(s): Robinson, Julia Monod-. Num Pages: 224 pages, notes, boxes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; GTF; JKSR; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781856497558
- ISBN
- 9781856497558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.18
€ 31.18
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€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
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
€ 61.00
€ 61.00
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
€ 86.98€ 85.45
€ 86.98
€ 85.45
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
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Paperback. 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: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JKS; JKSN; JKV; JKVQ2; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349457380
- ISBN
- 9781349457380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.72
€ 65.72
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€ 31.81
€ 32.99
€ 31.81
Hardback. This book, now in paperback, revisits Peter Townsend's classic study of residential care for older people in Britain conducted in the late 1950s. It provides not only a fascinating account of residential care for older people over the last 50 years but is also an important contribution to the literature on research methods. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JFSP31; JHBC; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202429
- ISBN
- 9780230202429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.31
€ 67.31
Paperback. This book revisits Peter Townsend's classic study of residential care for older people in Britain conducted in the late 1950s. It provides not only a fascinating account of residential care for older people over the last 50 years but is also an important contribution to the literature on research methods. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JHBC; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137265692
- ISBN
- 9781137265692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.56
€ 66.56
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
€ 52.89€ 42.58
€ 52.89
€ 42.58