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Paperback. What is the state? And what's it ever done for you? In this book, the author travels around Great Britain gathering the voices of the people who make up the state: nurses and patients, teachers and parents, policemen and civilians. It lays bare the deliberate dismantling of the public sector and its consequences. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Guardian Faber Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783351206
ISBN
9781783351206
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. This book charts key British developments in child welfare, child poverty research and state support for children from 1800 to the present day. With direct quotations from key sources, it argues that even in the face of clear evidence of hardship the response of policy makers to child poverty has been ambivalent. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
156
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861345837
ISBN
9781861345837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.65

Hardback. Lays out the underlying logic of contemporary poverty governance in the United States. This book argues that poverty governance - how social welfare policy choices get made, how authority gets exercised, and how collective pursuits get organized - has been transformed in the United States by two significant developments. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45 line drawings, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226768762
ISBN
9780226768762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.12
€ 80.12

Paperback. Lays out the underlying logic of contemporary poverty governance in the United States. This book argues that poverty governance - how social welfare policy choices get made, how authority gets exercised, and how collective pursuits get organized - has been transformed in the United States by two significant developments. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45 line drawings, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226768779
ISBN
9780226768779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.52

Hardback. Deals with important social-science issues of law and legal control pertaining to disasters and hazards in a variety of contexts. This title includes: legal controls pertaining to disaster prevention, response, and mitigation; regulations and policies concerning hazardous conditions; and crime and the control thereof in post-disaster situations. Editor(s): Deflem, Mathieu. Series Editor(s): Deflem, Mathieu. Series: Sociology of Crime, Law & Deviance. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKS; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780529141
ISBN
9781780529141
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.20

Paperback. A handy, well illustrated aide memoire for any disaster situation Provides rapid access to 80 easy to remember rules for a multiple casualty event Presents each rule followed by concise yet authoritative, evidence-based explanations and guidance A companion to the popular Trauma Rules, 2nd edition (9780727916495) . Num Pages: 176 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JKSW; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405193788
ISBN
9781405193788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.39

Hardcover. Editor(s): Reed, Kristin O. Num Pages: 230 pages, tables, graphs. BIC Classification: JKSR; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 746.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617618833
ISBN
9781617618833
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 220.71
€ 149.67

Paperback. Anything can happen. Are you and your family.. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, colour line drawings, colour tables. BIC Classification: GBC; JFFC; JKSR; VFB; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616083878
ISBN
9781616083878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.86

Hardcover. Hurricane Andrew, the Mississippi River floods, a fire in the basement of a high-rise office buildingdisasters cost billions in lost business every year. This book helps companies create and implement disaster contingency plans in event of a business interruption. It shows what to do before, during and after the emergency. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKSW; KJMV4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 28. Weight in Grams: 972.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471142058
ISBN
9780471142058
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.73

Hardcover. Examines the complexities of disaster planning and control, covering the concepts of disaster management, development of disaster and emergency operation plans. This book helps the fire officer to study how the fire service has been involved with responding to various disasters. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW; JKSW2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Fire Engineering Books & Videos
Edition
3rd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781593701895
ISBN
9781593701895
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.91

Paperback. Communications are key to the success of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This title provides valuable information for navigating these priorities in the age of evolving media. It includes case studies from disasters including Hurricane Sandy, the 2011 tsunami in Japan, and the Boston Marathon bombings. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JKSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 193 x 12. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780124078680
ISBN
9780124078680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.60

Paperback. Globalisation is creating a new politics of poverty: this book analyses the political and economic agenda behind humanitarian assistance. Num Pages: 202 pages, 8 maps/3 figures. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFC; JKSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780745312248
ISBN
9780745312248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.60

Paperback. Suitable for anyone coming to the subject of disability studies, this book tackles a wide range of issues in numerous succinct chapters written by contributing authors, many of whom are disabled themselves. Editor(s): Swain, John; French, Sally; Barnes, Colin; Thomas, Carol. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 638.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
376
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781446258996
ISBN
9781446258996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.10

Paperback. Editor(s): Grover, Chris; Piggott, Linda. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBL; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447318330
ISBN
9781447318330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 39.62

Paperback. By examining policy, meanings of 'home' and potential barriers to housing options, this book provides a comprehensive overview and investigation of housing issues for disabled people from a social model perspective. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428059
ISBN
9781847428059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 37.95

paperback. This volume of essays attempts to identify the shared experiences of disabled children and examine the key debates about their care and control. The essays follow a chronological progression while focusing on the practices in a number of different countries. Series: Studies for the Society for the Social History of Medicine. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138662100
ISBN
9781138662100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.21

Paperback. Disabled children who are unable to live at home are doubly needy: in addition to their disability, they are deprived of normal family life. Children who do not grow up in a stable, nurturing environment are unlikely to achieve their potential. Moreover, disabled children often have complex medical problems. Editor(s): Burns, Claire. Series: Practical Guide from the Mac Keith Press. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Mac Keith Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781898683582
ISBN
9781898683582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.55

Paperback. Draws on disabled young people's own accounts of their childhood. This book describes their experiences of the health, education and welfare systems. It offers explanations for continued prejudice against disabled people in an age of equal opportunity. Editor(s): Stevenson, Olive. Num Pages: 176 pages, 3 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB1; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632050550
ISBN
9780632050550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.17

Paperback. Disability Politics and Community Care encourages health and welfare professionals and policy makers to start working much more closely with disabled people themselves. He presents practical suggestions for the changes necessary for the proposed reorganisation of service provision which will re-define direct work with disabled people. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 237 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026522
ISBN
9781853026522
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.57

Paperback. Disability Incarcerated offers an outstanding collection of interdisciplinary scholarship examining the incarceration and segregation of people with disabilities the United States and Canada. Editor(s): Ben-Moshe, Liat; Carey, Allison C. Num Pages: 316 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; JKV; JKVP1; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137404053
ISBN
9781137404053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 135.01

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