Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
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
€ 96.12
€ 80.12
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
€ 32.99
€ 31.65
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
€ 13.99
€ 10.71
Hardback. This book looks closely at those who do humanitarian work in New Delhi to consider why people engage in humanitarian work and to urge a rethinking of giving and belonging in a global context. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JHMC; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804770019
- ISBN
- 9780804770019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.43
€ 118.43
Paperback. This book looks closely at those who do humanitarian work in New Delhi to consider why people engage in humanitarian work and to urge a rethinking of giving and belonging in a global context. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JHMC; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804770026
- ISBN
- 9780804770026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.53
€ 30.99
€ 27.53
Paperback. Series: Forschung Padagogik. BIC Classification: JKSN. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- VS Verlag fur Sozialwissenschaften
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531150024
- ISBN
- 9783531150024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.96
€ 69.96
Diversity, Oppression, and Change: Culturally Grounded Social Work
Marsiglia, Flavio Francisco; Kulis, Stephen
paperback. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190615512
- ISBN
- 9780190615512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JFFB; JKS; KCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The New Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781595589231
- ISBN
- 9781595589231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.72
€ 27.99
€ 24.72
Paperback. Drawing on a three-year multidisciplinary study of children of divorced parents, the authors present a much-needed guide to understanding the experience of children who are experiencing parental separation. This book provides an in-depth account of how children are actively involved in the process of divorce and how they shape that experience. Num Pages: 240 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101031
- ISBN
- 9781843101031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
paperback. This book presents a lively challenge to the existing thinking on community development, and proposes ways forward for community building. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420848
- ISBN
- 9781847420848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.27
€ 38.99
€ 37.27
Paperback. Written with a fresh voice and a dash of humor, Do Good Well is an exciting and readily adaptable guide to social innovation that not only captures the entrepreneurial and creative spirit of our time, but also harnesses the insights, wisdom, and down-to-earth experience of today s most accomplished young leaders. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 278 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1352.
- Publisher
- Jossey-Bass
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Csm
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118382943
- ISBN
- 9781118382943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.80
€ 39.80
Hardcover. How donors change the world through the six catalytic practices of high-impact philanthropy Do More Than Give provides a blueprint for individuals, philanthropists, and foundation leaders to increase their impact. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJVX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470891445
- ISBN
- 9780470891445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.80
€ 31.99
€ 24.80
Paperback. Enriched by vivid photographs of MSF operations and by ironic, self-critical cartoons drawn by a member of the Communications Department of MSF France, Doctors Without Borders highlights the bold mission of the renowned international humanitarian organization even as it demonstrates the intrinsic dilemmas of humanitarian action. Num Pages: 328 pages, 17, 6 black & white line drawings, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPWH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416922
- ISBN
- 9781421416922
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.07
€ 27.99
€ 24.07
Paperback. This is a study of the effectiveness of aid that the North provides to help the economic development of the South. The author aims to range over the whole area of Western aid, and present the facts of what has and what has not been achieved. This text, and its data, have been fully revised. Series: Library of Political Economy. Num Pages: 334 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; KCM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Number of pages
- 334
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- KLJ0006531
- ISBN
- 9780198773863
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Debates the question of whether family preservation or adoption serves the best interests of abused and neglected children. Arguing the merits of keeping families together whenever possible, this title examines the background, theory, and effectiveness of family preservation programs. Series: Controversies in Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFM; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407873
- ISBN
- 9780878407873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.82
€ 42.82
Paperback. Provided for over 60 years, and expanding more rapidly today than it has for a generation, foreign aid is now a $100bn business. But does it work? Indeed, is it needed at all? In this first-ever, overall assessment of aid, Roger Riddell provides a rigorous but highly readable account of aid, warts and all. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199544462
- ISBN
- 9780199544462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.00
€ 46.00
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552668795
- ISBN
- 9781552668795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.60
€ 30.99
€ 25.60
Paperback. Using an economic toolkit, Doing Bad by Doing Good explains why humanitarian efforts that intend to alleviate human suffering fail to succeed, and often cause more harm than good. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSR; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804772280
- ISBN
- 9780804772280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.99
€ 37.99
€ 33.99
Hardback. Editor(s): Piot, Charles. Num Pages: 232 pages, 33 photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFDT; GTF; JHMC; JKSN1; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822361763
- ISBN
- 9780822361763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.83
€ 110.83
Hardback. This monograph argues that, contrary to stated claims, Japanese foreign aid is inextricably linked to Japanese business interests. It demonstrates how Japanese aid to the developing world is often tied to purchases from Japan, with potentially devastating consequences to Third World nations. Num Pages: 198 pages, 42 charts, graphs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1QFG; GTF; JKSR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231081443
- ISBN
- 9780231081443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.57€ 56.86
€ 73.57
€ 56.86