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Paperback. In this topical book, expert scholars from the Nordic countries, the UK and the US demonstrate how modern fatherhood is supported in Nordic countries through family and social policies, and how these shape and influence the images, roles and practices of fathers in a diversity of family settings and variations of fatherhoods. Editor(s): Eydal, Gudny Bjork; Rostgaard, Tine. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; JFSJ2; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. .
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447310488
ISBN
9781447310488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 40.05

Paperback. An exploration the phenomena of contemporary fatherhood, this book presents the current state of knowledge on father involvement with young children in six countries: Finland, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, the UK and the USA. Editor(s): Adler, Marina A.; Lenz, Karl. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 2. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447319009
ISBN
9781447319009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.86

Hardback. Editor(s): Cristie, James R. Num Pages: 348 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 186 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
348
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600213564
ISBN
9781600213564
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.24
€ 112.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 59 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPR; JFFC1; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 226 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231140010
ISBN
9780231140010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.52

Hardcover. Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need. Series: Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745672595
ISBN
9780745672595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.84

Paperback. Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need. Series: Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 245 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745672601
ISBN
9780745672601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.55

Paperback. Contributors to this book provide international perspectives on core issues in family support. Providing a combination of clear theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, with clear 'how to' messages and a strong emphasis on evaluation, this book will be of interest to social workers working in all areas of family support. Editor(s): Dolan, Pat; Canavan, John; Pinkerton, John. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103202
ISBN
9781843103202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.52

Paperback. This book explores the complex relationship between family change and public policy responses in EU member states and candidate countries. It combines broad-brush scrutiny of demographic trends, policy contexts and debates in contemporary European societies with a fine-grain analysis of the attitudes, perceptions and experiences of families. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861344717
ISBN
9781861344717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.18

Hardcover. In this revised edition, Coulson reveals how the family mediation process works from the first step of persuading parties to mediate through nailing down a settlement. The guide offers a blueprint for developing the skills needed to master this often complex and emotionally charged process. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JHBK; JKSB; LAS; LNM; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787903121
ISBN
9780787903121
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.02

Hardcover. This work develops a family health perspective in an attempt to facilitate effective social work practice and policy development. Topics include: research and evaluation on family health; family health and cultural diversity; and family health and social policy. Editor(s): Pardeck, John T.; Yuan, Francis K.O.; Yuen, Francis K.O. (Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Southwest Missouri State University, USA). Num Pages: 206 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865692688
ISBN
9780865692688
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.54
€ 32.42

Paperback. aeo promotes importance of involving family members in planning better care for children aeo based on both research and practical experience aeo supported by international studies aeo authors are widely acclaimed for their work with Family Group Conferences. Series: Working Together for Children, Young People & Their Families. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4 line illustrations, references, index. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632049226
ISBN
9780632049226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.11

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472458612
ISBN
9781472458612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.90

Paperback. Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Editor(s): Mooney, Ann; Statham, June. Num Pages: 256 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100621
ISBN
9781843100621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.74

Paperback. Editor(s): Paoletti, Isabella. Num Pages: 424 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594548086
ISBN
9781594548086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 204.65
€ 139.69

Paperback. Originally published in 1990 this second revised edition shows how to help a family struggle through one of their member's terminal illness and death, offering clinical examples and interventions. The book shows how families change the way in which they function and gives examples of factors that will influence how they cope. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN2; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Revised Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787940508
ISBN
9780787940508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.53

Paperback. A history of adoption in the U.S. Editor(s): Cahn, Naomi R.; Hollinger, Joan H. Num Pages: 349 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814715901
ISBN
9780814715901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.70

Hardback. Editor(s): Bagley, Glenn P. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633215788
ISBN
9781633215788
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 309.94
€ 209.92

Hardback. An innovative perspective on the relationship between religion, civil society and development through the prism of faith-based NGOs in West Africa Editor(s): LeBlanc, Marie Nathalie; Audet-Gosselin, Louis. Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFD; GTF; JFSR; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 222 x 24. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745336732
ISBN
9780745336732
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.15
€ 50.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMAF; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231149075
ISBN
9780231149075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.72

Paperback. Failure-to-protect policies and practices are intended to better ensure the safety and protection of children. But as this book demonstrates, these policies actually increase danger for children and for their mothers. " Editor(s): Carlton, Rosemary; Krane, Julia; Lapierre, Simon. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552665565
ISBN
9781552665565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.67

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