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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. This book analyzes the impact of choice on welfare states in Europe. The recent focus on choice in many welfare states has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased the emphasis on private providers. Editor(s): Greve, Professor Bent. Series: Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy. Num Pages: 152 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JKS; JPH; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333312
- ISBN
- 9781444333312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.44
€ 29.44
Paperback.
- Publisher
- James Currey United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010650
- ISBN
- 9781847010650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.57
€ 33.99
€ 32.57
Hardback. The extraordinary rise of China is one of the greatest global stories of recent times. However, China's development has been described as uneven, uncoordinated, and unsustainable , and has now reached a critical turning point. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745680569
- ISBN
- 9780745680569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.16
€ 66.16
Paperback.
The extraordinary rise of China is one of the greatest global stories of recent times. However, China's development has been described as uneven, uncoordinated, and unsustainable , and has now reached a critical turning point. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745680576
- ISBN
- 9780745680576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.23
€ 23.23
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226352510
- ISBN
- 9780226352510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 23.11
€ 27.99
€ 23.11
Paperback. Upon its initial publication, Children's Testimony garnered widespread acclaim as a valuable resource for academics and practitioners alike. The second edition reflects the substantial progress made in the field over the past decade and includes the results of ongoing international research. Editor(s): Lamb, Michael E.; La Rooy, David J.; Malloy, Lindsay C.; Katz, Carmit. Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMK; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470686782
- ISBN
- 9780470686782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99
€ 54.99
Hardcover. Upon its initial publication, Children's Testimony garnered widespread acclaim as a valuable resource for academics and practitioners alike. The second edition reflects the substantial progress made in the field over the past decade and includes the results of ongoing international research. Editor(s): Lamb, Michael E.; La Rooy, David J.; Malloy, Lindsay C.; Katz, Carmit. Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law. Num Pages: 482 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMK; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470686775
- ISBN
- 9780470686775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.30
€ 125.30
Paperback. This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes. Series: Living Away from Home: Studies in Residential Care. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984566
- ISBN
- 9780471984566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.78
€ 77.78
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781526701350
- ISBN
- 9781526701350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.67
€ 23.99
€ 17.67
Hardback. Editor(s): Romero, Valerie. Num Pages: 97 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 261 x 21. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634836630
- ISBN
- 9781634836630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.23€ 231.92
€ 310.23
€ 231.92
Hardback. Children's Chances urges a shift from focusing on survival to targeting children's full and healthy development. Drawing on comparative data on policies in 190 countries designed to combat poverty, discrimination, child labor, illiteracy, and child marriage, Heymann and McNeill tell what works to ensure equal opportunities for all children. Num Pages: 408 pages, 37 maps, 23 tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674066816
- ISBN
- 9780674066816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.78€ 52.48
€ 56.78
€ 52.48
Paperback. Social inclusion and participation have become policy mantras in the UK and Europe. As these concepts are being translated into policies and practice, it is a critical time to examine their interpretation, implementation and impacts. This book asks how far and in what way social inclusion policies are meeting the needs of children and young people. Editor(s): Tisdall, Kay; Davis, John; Hill, Malcolm; Prout, Alan. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346629
- ISBN
- 9781861346629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.03
€ 35.99
€ 35.03
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428820
- ISBN
- 9781847428820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.55
€ 38.99
€ 37.55
Paperback. In this volume the authors and editors explore the growing (particularly state) interest in the way in which it (the state) polices, and ought to police, families failing in their responsibilities. In considering this subject we also reflect on the responsibilities the state has or ought to bear for families. Editor(s): Lind, Craig; Keating, Heather. Series: Journal of Law and Society Special Issues. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB1; LNM; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183017
- ISBN
- 9781405183017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.42
€ 29.42
Paperback. Children, family and the state examines different theories of childhood, children's rights and the relationship between children, parents and the state. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 214 x 14. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344489
- ISBN
- 9781861344489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.55
€ 38.99
€ 37.55
Hardback. This book examines the risk factors surrounding children at risk of experiencing and perpetrating violence, and looks at the positive role that children's rights can play in their protection. The authors propose that violence in childhood is not spontaneous: that children are raised to become violent in poorly functioning families. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; YXZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106982
- ISBN
- 9781843106982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Paperback. In this book the authors use evidence from the National Evaluation of the Children's Fund to explore the experiences of children and families who are most marginalised. They consider the historical context of approaches to child welfare, and present a new framework for understanding and developing preventative polices and practice. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349651
- ISBN
- 9781861349651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.18
€ 35.99
€ 35.18
Children, Child Abuse and Child Protection: Placing Children Centrally
The Violence Against Children Study Group
Paperback. Children, Child Abuse and Child Protection is the second book written by the Violence Against Children Study Group, a multidisciplinary group of researchers and practitioners from a range of professional settings concerned with child protection. This book follows on from the highly successful Taking Child Abuse Seriously, published in 1990. Editor(s): Blythe, Eric; Parkin, Wendy. Series: Wiley Series in Child Care & Protection. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986416
- ISBN
- 9780471986416
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.64
€ 86.64
Paperback. With their focus on both children and spirituality, the articles in this book are a window on the contemporary world, reflecting a diversity of views on the nature of the self, of the child, of human flourishing, and of the Transcendent. Australian editors. Marian de Souza from Australian Catholic University, Ballarat. Editor(s): De Souza, Marian; Lamb, Winifred Wing Han. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; HRKP2; HRLK; JKSB1; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 145 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- ATF Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781920691905
- ISBN
- 9781920691905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.07
€ 20.99
€ 17.07
Hardcover. This book is a challenge to the concept of wellbeing as applied to children, suggesting that it should be understood at the level of the child, rather than a list of things that are needed in order to live well. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847425232
- ISBN
- 9781847425232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.09
€ 98.09