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Social welfare & social services

Paperback. Offering a detailed critique of the cognitive bias of existing studies of elderly people's language, this work proposes in its place a socially-based approach which explains how older people's life circumstances, concerns, goals and beliefs influence their styles of interaction. Num Pages: 232 pages, 7 figures, 10 tables, index. BIC Classification: CFB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631182795
ISBN
9780631182795
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 53.85

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
€ 34.48

Paperback. In 1996, the World Bank President, James Wolfensohn, declared that his organization would henceforth be Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 277.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842773253
ISBN
9781842773253
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 38.69

Paperback. Analyzing federal involvement in residential segregation, this book examines how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) attempted to forge elementary changes in segregated residential patterns by opening up the suburbs to groups historically excluded for racial or economic reasons. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691136196
ISBN
9780691136196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.09

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
7th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292039268
ISBN
9781292039268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 102.24

Hardcover. What constitutes a family? Tracing the dramatic evolution of Americans' answer to this question over the past century, this volume provides the account of modern adoption's history. It details efforts by the US Children's Bureau and the Child Welfare League of America to establish adoption standards in law and practice. Num Pages: 368 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JHBK; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226327594
ISBN
9780226327594
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.81
€ 77.70

Paperback. The story of Blind Veterans UK, an organization that was founded 100 years ago by Sir Arthur Pearson, who was himself blind, during the First World War, in order to bring hope and practical help to Allied servicemen blinded in their country's service. It also tells how light from the torch which Pearson lit has spread to all corners of the earth. Num Pages: 192 pages, 93 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JFFG; JKSN1; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781553893
ISBN
9781781553893
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.95

Paperback. Captures the diverse, topical and timely expertise generated by the EU Kids Online project, which brings together 60 researchers in 21 countries across Europe. Editor(s): Livingstone, Sonia; Haddon, Leslie. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFF; JKSB1; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847424389
ISBN
9781847424389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.16

Cards. Kids Need.. cards present a creative approach to exploring children's needs and parents' knowledge. The cards are designed to be flexible and adaptable, and can be used to encourage general discussions, as therapeutic tool, or as an aid to the assessment of parenting skills. Num Pages: 64 pages, 50 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; VFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 101 x 31. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105244
ISBN
9781843105244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.81

paperback. From investigations of stabbings and theft, to deportation of prostitutes and concern with smuggling, to enforcement of unpopular policies, this book offers a profile of the institution of colonial law enforcement and also of the daily life of the village and the business activities which brought people into contact with the police. Series: Ohio RIS Africa Series. Num Pages: 347 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JKSW1; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
347
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780896801479
ISBN
9780896801479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.80

Paperback. Focusing on theoretical, policy and practice issues predicted to become increasingly important, this book looks at dementia care across the globe, including how policy is developed, and the range of approaches that can be taken, with insight from clinicians, policy influencers and researchers who discuss case studies and effective strategies. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJND; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052429
ISBN
9781849052429
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.64

Hardback. Num Pages: 119 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; LNTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 167 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634846479
ISBN
9781634846479
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.05
€ 132.30

Paperback. This A-Z guide is a concise, readable and critical review of the main concepts in the four dominant approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Open University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780335242214
ISBN
9780335242214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.14

Paperback. This book truly fills a gap in the market. It challenges the interpretation and current approaches towards anti-discriminatory practice to allow social workers to easily apply positive techniques to their practice Series: Sage Key Concepts Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781412930826
ISBN
9781412930826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 46.33

Paperback. .
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137487834
ISBN
9781137487834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.24

Paperback. Foster children are more likely than other children to be involved in risky activities online due to backgrounds of neglect and abuse, an absence of supportive adults and low self-esteem. This book covers the online dangers you might encounter, from cyberbullying to inappropriate contact, and provides strategies to keep foster children safe online. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFVK; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849059732
ISBN
9781849059732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.14

Paperback. This book examines the beliefs of law enforcement officers who support the use of torture and the implications of these beliefs for officers' responses to human rights activism and education. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSW1; JKVP; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781503601017
ISBN
9781503601017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.27

Hardback. This book examines the beliefs of law enforcement officers who support the use of torture and the implications of these beliefs for officers' responses to human rights activism and education. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSW1; JKVP; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804794718
ISBN
9780804794718
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.47

Paperback. Following the huge success of You're Coming With Me, Lad and Not On My Patch, Lad, Yorkshire bobby, Mike Pannett, returns with new crime fighting stories. Num Pages: 400 pages, map. BIC Classification: BM; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444708936
ISBN
9781444708936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.74

Paperback. In this practical handbook Hopkins presents a whole school approach to repairing harm using a variety of means including peer mediation, healing circles and conference circles. She provides clear, practical guidance for group sessions and examines issues and ideas relating to practical skill development for facilitators. Num Pages: 208 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSN; JNK; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 212 x 10. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101321
ISBN
9781843101321
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.37

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