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Hardback. This book examines surveillance as both cause and effect of social and political problems. Editor(s): Hier, Sean P.; Greenberg, Josh. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 b/w photos, 12 tables, 1 chart. BIC Classification: JKSW1; JPV; KNSS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774816113
ISBN
9780774816113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.28

Hardback. The study of surveillance is more relevant than ever before. The fast growth of the field of surveillance studies reflects both the urgency of civil liberties and privacy questions in the war on terror era and the classical social science debates over the power of watching and classification, from Bentham to Foucault and beyond. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745635910
ISBN
9780745635910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.75

Paperback. The study of surveillance is more relevant than ever before. The fast growth of the field of surveillance studies reflects both the urgency of civil liberties and privacy questions in the war on terror era and the classical social science debates over the power of watching and classification, from Bentham to Foucault and beyond. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 44. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745635927
ISBN
9780745635927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.92

Paperback. This book draws on authoritative research into the reasons for and experiences of pregnancy and parenthood among young people from local authority care. It questions the assumptions that early parenthood always limits young people's choices and opportunities and examines the types of support most likely to enable successful parenting. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105251
ISBN
9781843105251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Paperback. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849056687
ISBN
9781849056687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.61

Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive overview of good practice in caring for terminally-ill children, young people and their families. The material offers helpful suggestions on how to support families in making informed choices during distressing periods, such as where their child will die and how to prepare for the funeral. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MQCL3; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101819
ISBN
9781843101819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.78

Paperback. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447328735
ISBN
9781447328735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.38

Paperback. Social workers will find this book to be a valuable tool, highlighting ways of improving the cultural sensitivity of disability services and parental and family support. Combining a wide-ranging survey and in-depth interviews, the authors build a rich picture how culture and ethnicity can impact on a family's experience of disability. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFSL1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843101611
ISBN
9781843101611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.78

Paperback.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847421166
ISBN
9781847421166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.81

Paperback. This accessible handbook provides a comprehensive guide to working with people experiencing grief, bereavement and loss. It covers theories and models of grief, essential skills and how to support people in practice. It is essential reading for counsellors, bereavement support volunteers, palliative care nurses, students and trainers. Num Pages: 248 pages, 20 b&w figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849053761
ISBN
9781849053761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.81

Paperback.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427625
ISBN
9781847427625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.68

Paperback. Supporting Parents brings together authoritative research on supporting parents and carers. Underpinning the government's developing policy for children's services, it is essential reading for practitioners, policy makers and academics working in child care. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 272 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 208 x 14. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102106
ISBN
9781843102106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.95

Paperback. The parenting of teenagers has emerged as a key public, political and social concern in recent years and Supporting Parents of Teenagers meets the growing need for relevant resources and research findings in this area. This handbook provides a review of current policy developments, from crime and disorder legislation to youth offending teams. Editor(s): Coleman, John; Roker, Debi. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029448
ISBN
9781853029448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.87

Paperback. The authors show how an innovative program - an unexpected partnership between an Aboriginal tribal council and the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care - has strengthened community capacity to design and deliver culturally appropriate programs to support young children's development. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774812313
ISBN
9780774812313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.49

Hardback. The authors show how an innovative program - an unexpected partnership between an Aboriginal tribal council and the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care - has strengthened community capacity to design and deliver culturally appropriate programs to support young children's development. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 b&w illustrations, 9 tables, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 17. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774812306
ISBN
9780774812306
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.28

Paperback. A straight-talking guide to helping disabled people fulfil their sexual lives, covering sexual needs, difficulties disabled people experience and communication. How professionals can support disabled people with sex is covered, and a chapter on the law is included. Essential reading for practitioners working with or supporting disabled people. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849053969
ISBN
9781849053969
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.16

Paperback. Featuring detailed case studies and examples of good practice, this is an excellent international source book for practitioners and policy makers in social work and social care. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447313649
ISBN
9781447313649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.49

paperback. This report provides a critical analysis of the impact the Supporting People programme has had on housing and support for people with learning disabilities. It explores not only outcomes for service users, but also the implications of these for provider organisations and commissioners of social care. A free pdf version is available at jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847420428
ISBN
9781847420428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.77

Paperback. Editor(s): Bonilla, Nancy D.; Leal, Maria A. Num Pages: 98 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFG; JKSB; LNTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
98
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626183704
ISBN
9781626183704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.54
€ 70.23

Hardback. Editor(s): Ward, Samuel C. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634837309
ISBN
9781634837309
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.00
€ 145.67

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