Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
Hardback. The majority of children featured in this work live in circumstances that have compromised their development and their potential for becoming contributing members of society. This study describes their difficulties and suggests ways of meeting their needs. Editor(s): Zelman, Arthur B. Num Pages: 353 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765700087
- ISBN
- 9780765700087
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.08
€ 165.08
Paperback. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the symptoms and diagnosis of dementia to community and residential care options, support for carers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment options. It will demystify the condition and be an invaluable resource for relatives and professionals. Editor(s): Moniz-Cook, Esme; Manthorpe, Jill. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK; MJND; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106838
- ISBN
- 9781843106838
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Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. By comparing the simple skills employed by firefighters-climbing ladders and manipulating hoses-with the mundane technologies-maps and accounting charts-of insurers, the author demonstrates that the daily routines of both groups were instrumental in making intense urban and industrial expansion a less precarious endeavor. Num Pages: 440 pages, 31, 2 black & white line drawings, 29 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JKSW2; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421407623
- ISBN
- 9781421407623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.99
€ 49.99
€ 41.99
Hardcover. Ebola is a compelling account of the recent terrible epidemic which swept through West Africa. Why did it spread; what was the international response; what is the long-term impact; what lessons can be learned for the future? This book combines the latest scientific insights with personal accounts from medical workers. Num Pages: 224 pages, 14 black and white images. BIC Classification: JKSR; MBN; MJCJ; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 146 x 223 x 25. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198759997
- ISBN
- 9780198759997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.73
€ 43.73
Hardback. Editor(s): Stone, Sir Richard; Peterson, William. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 483 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 483
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333240427
- ISBN
- 9780333240427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.24
€ 251.24
Paperback. Series: International Economic Association Series. Num Pages: 483 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 483
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349160051
- ISBN
- 9781349160051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.44
€ 250.44
Economic Analysis and Efficiency in Policing, Criminal Justice and Cri...
Manning, Matthew; Johnson, Shane D.; Farrell,...
Hardback. This monograph explains what economic analysis is, why it is important, and forms it can take in policing and criminal justice. Costs are important in all forms of economic analysis but their collection tends to be partial and inadequate in capturing key information. A practical guide to the collection is therefore also provided. Num Pages: 127 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSW1; JKV; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137588647
- ISBN
- 9781137588647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This work argues that just as housing has played a central part in the development - and more recent slowdown - of Korea's economy, housing policies may contribute to resisting the destructive forces that the probable reunification of North and South will bring, and create hope for the future. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPK; JKSB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan Dublin, Ireland
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333660997
- ISBN
- 9780333660997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Economic Liberalisation, Social Capital and Islamic Welfare Provision
Harrigan, Jane R., El-Said, Hamid
Hardcover. This book looks at two aspects of Islamic activity in the Middle East and North Africa, the development of social capital and the provision of welfare services, within the context of economic liberalisation programmes to see whether the retrenchment of the state under liberalisation has created a space for Islamic-based activities. Num Pages: 227 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202191
- ISBN
- 9780230202191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.89
€ 66.89
Paperback. Drawing on their experience as government insiders, the authors of this book show how economic policy is shaped at the highest levels of government. They reveal the interconnections between economic, social and international policy, covering such issues as the advocacy system. Num Pages: 252 pages, 28 halftones, 4 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JPA; JPQB; JPS; KCB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226755991
- ISBN
- 9780226755991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
Paperback. The contributors to this volume analyze the rise of the socialist welfare system, its advantages and disadvantages. The main focus of the volume is the analysis of the changes carried out and also those expected in the welfare system in the USSR, Poland and Hungary as a result of economic reforms. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 261.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1991
- SKU
- V9781349116928
- ISBN
- 9781349116928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.69
€ 65.69
paperback. One of the key objectives of government neighbourhood policy is to encourage a sustainable mix of tenures and incomes. This report addresses questions of why integration has been so difficult to achieve in practice and draws conclusions for future policy. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348135
- ISBN
- 9781861348135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.65
€ 24.99
€ 24.65
Hardback. This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centres, counselling, therapy and child protection services. Num Pages: 246 pages, 12 figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116862
- ISBN
- 9780231116862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.69€ 80.25
€ 104.69
€ 80.25
Paperback. This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centres, counselling, therapy and child protection services. Num Pages: 246 pages, 12 figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 162 x 11. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116879
- ISBN
- 9780231116879
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.68
€ 37.99
€ 27.68
Paperback. An accessible summary of the latest debates in economics, Economics in the Twenty-First Century takes on what is missing from mainstream economics, why it matters, and how the discipline can better address the key concerns of our era. Series: UTP Insights. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JHB; JKS; JPP; JPQB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442626775
- ISBN
- 9781442626775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.72
€ 31.99
€ 28.72
Paperback. Offers an analysis of the economic and policy issues associated with individual and population aging. This text provides a comprehensive international picture of the consequences of aging. It engages the reader through side boxes, relevant website addresses, and practice questions. Num Pages: 376 pages, 52. BIC Classification: JHBD; JKSG; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 256 x 19. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631226161
- ISBN
- 9780631226161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.98
€ 62.98
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415785969
- ISBN
- 9780415785969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99
€ 53.99
Paperback. Bringing together research and practice on the theme of the educational well-being of children in care, this book aims to help professionals to improve these children's potential for educational attainment. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053655
- ISBN
- 9781849053655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.64
€ 47.64
Paperback. Reveals the work of international relief organisation Friends of Waldorf Education with children in war zones and disaster areas around the world. Translator(s): Saar, Margot M. Num Pages: 220 pages, 28 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSR; JNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- SteinerBooks, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584201557
- ISBN
- 9781584201557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.28
€ 26.99
€ 20.28
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423368
- ISBN
- 9781847423368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98