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Social welfare & social services

Paperback. Bringing together theories, ideas, insights and experiences of practitioners and researchers from Brazil, India, South Africa and the UK, this book explores children and young people's involvement in public action. The contributors consider the potential of children and young people's participation to be transformative. Editor(s): Tisdall, Kay. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP; JHBK; JKSN; JN; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349345694
ISBN
9781349345694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 118.18

Paperback. Children and Young People Whose Behaviour is Sexually Concerning or Harmful gives professionals clear and effective advice, safe care plans and strengths based methods on how to deal with children and young people who display inappropriate signs of sexual behaviour. Num Pages: 168 pages, 9 B&W. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849053617
ISBN
9781849053617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.34

Paperback. Report of the Commission on Children and Violence Convened by the Gulbenkian Foundation. 314 pages, Illustrations. The Commission on Children and Violence was convened to review what is known about why children become violent and the extent of violence involving children, and to make detailed recommendations for violence prevention. This is the report of that Commission. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VF. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 23. Weight: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Edition
1st ed
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9780903319751
ISBN
9780903319751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.21

Paperback. This book provides a disturbing account of the reality of child abuse. Based on data from 152 countries, Einar Helander considers the physical, societal, economic and judicial consequences of child abuse, proposing a universal, community-based prevention programme. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBK; JKSN; JKV; JPQB; MQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349364954
ISBN
9781349364954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.56

Hardback. In 2009 an inspiring international conference was held at Bielefeld on the topic "Children and the Good Life." This book provides an overview on recent international results on research on children and childhood, education, well-being and capabilities. Editor(s): Andresen, Sabine; Diehm, Isabell; Sander, Uwe; Ziegler, Holger. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSB1; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048192182
ISBN
9789048192182
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.57

Paperback. The book is a call to ensure policy makers facilitate children's participation in their neighbourhoods Editor(s): Henderson, Paul. Series: Community Development Foundation. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFS; JKSB1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 28. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745307992
ISBN
9780745307992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.24

paperback. Editor(s): Pomeroy, Elizabeth C. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 13. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190616274
ISBN
9780190616274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.10

Paperback. Leading researchers from across the globe look at the negative impact neoliberalism has had on children's services. Editor(s): Garrett, Paul Michael. Series: Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work. Num Pages: 76 pages. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 133 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447316190
ISBN
9781447316190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.07

Hardcover. This collection brings together an interdisciplinary pool of scholars to explore the relationship between children and borders with richly-documented ethnographic studies from around the world. The book provides a penetrating account of how borders affect children's lives and how children play a constitutive role in the social life of borders. Editor(s): Spyrou, Spyros; Christou, Miranda. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFFS; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137326300
ISBN
9781137326300
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.52

paperback. This collection brings together an interdisciplinary pool of scholars to explore the relationship between children and borders with richly-documented ethnographic studies from around the world. The book provides a penetrating account of how borders affect children's lives and how children play a constitutive role in the social life of borders. Editor(s): Spyrou, Spyros; Christou, Miranda. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFN; JFSP; JHB; JKSB1; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
311
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2014
SKU
V9781349459711
ISBN
9781349459711
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 118.79

Paperback. Exploring the experiences of children encountering war and armed conflict, this bookdraws upon history, ethnography, sociology, literature, media studies, psychology, public policy, and other disciplines to address children as soldiers, refugees, and peace-builders within their social, cultural, and political contexts." Editor(s): Cook, D.; Wall, J. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP; JHBK; JHMC; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349324408
ISBN
9781349324408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.54

Paperback. Children and Adolescents in Trauma presents a variety of creative approaches to working with young people in residential children's homes, secure or psychiatric units, and special schools, and provides useful insights and a fresh perspective for anyone working with traumatised children and adolescents. Editor(s): Nicholson, Chris; Irwin, Michael; Dwivedi, Kedar Nath. Series Editor(s): Haigh, Rex; Lees, Jan. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; MMJ; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104377
ISBN
9781843104377
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.88

Hardback. Editor(s): Denov, Myriam; Akesson, Bree. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 figures. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231174725
ISBN
9780231174725
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.19
€ 88.27

Paperback. Editor(s): Denov, Myriam; Akesson, Bree. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 figures. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231174732
ISBN
9780231174732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.08

Hardcover. Editor(s): Ferrari, Joseph A. Num Pages: 227 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612097053
ISBN
9781612097053
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 219.82
€ 147.77

Hardback. Num Pages: 171 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP1; JKSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 181 x 15. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
171
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781614706977
ISBN
9781614706977
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 299.01
€ 199.87

Hardcover. This book examines the imposition of the western notion of childhood, deemed as universal, on other cultures and explores how local communities react to these impositions in various ways. Editor(s): Twum-Danso Imoh, Afua; Ame, Robert Kwame. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS; JFSP1; JKSB1; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230342323
ISBN
9780230342323
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.23

Hardback. Editor(s): Nybell, Professor Lynn M.; Shook, Professor Jeffrey J., PhD; Finn, Janet L. Num Pages: 480 pages, 1 line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 822.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231141406
ISBN
9780231141406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.16

Hardcover. Bringing together academic and practitioner points of view, this edited collection shows how violence enters into ordinary, routine practices of childhood and children's experiences. The contributing authors seek to understand how violence is enacted against children in infancy, adolescence, in school, in care, at home and on the street. Editor(s): Wells, Karen C.; Burman, Erica; Montgomery, Heather; Watson, Alison. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137322593
ISBN
9781137322593
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.31

Paperback. Editor(s): Wells, K.; Burman, E.; Montgomery, H.; Watson, A. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP; JHBK; JKSB1; JKSN; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349458455
ISBN
9781349458455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.44

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