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Paperback. Social policy is now central to political debate in Britain. This collection of essays by a distinguished panel of leading social policy academics asks what has been achieved by efforts to improve services and reduce poverty, and what is needed to deliver more effective and popular services to all and increase social justice. Editor(s): Hills, John; Le Grand, Julian; Piachaud, David. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861349576
ISBN
9781861349576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 39.62

Paperback. .
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781446208465
ISBN
9781446208465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 45.50

Paperback. How did the United States come to rely so heavily on non-profits? How have Americans sought to control them? These questions suggest the complexity of the history of non-profits in the United States. This reader presents some of the documents in the development of the non-profit sector along with interpretations by scholars. Editor(s): Hammack, David C. Series: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies. Num Pages: 504 pages, 1 index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 29. Weight in Grams: 713.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253214102
ISBN
9780253214102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Salter, Mark B. Num Pages: 416 pages, 6. BIC Classification: JFFS; JKS; JPS; TBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 179 x 27. Weight in Grams: 698.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816696260
ISBN
9780816696260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.09

paperback. This timely report examines the strategic changes that are occurring within learning disability services as a result of the 2001 Valuing People White Paper. It offers evidence-based examples of good practice for all those involved in planning strategic changes to, or implementing change within, services for people with learning disabilities. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861345721
ISBN
9781861345721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.12

Hardback. Exploring contradictions between the democratic rhetoric of empowerment programs and the bureaucratic hurdles that volunteers learn to navigate, this book demonstrates that empowerment projects work best with less precarious funding, more careful planning, and mandatory training, reflection, and long-term commitments from volunteers. Series: Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JHMC; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691147093
ISBN
9780691147093
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.07
€ 50.79

Hardback. Looking at man-boy relationships, or paedophilia, this book attempts to provide an accurate, unbiased view of an emotive subject. The contributors examine case studies, discuss childhood sexuality and offer suggestions for counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN2; JMU; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560240006
ISBN
9781560240006
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.58

Paperback. Older men may, like older women, be victims of abuse - yet there has been little in either research or service provision to reflect this. Drawing on in-depth interviews with twelve older men who have experienced abuse, Jacki Pritchard presents much-needed practical guidance for care professionals, managers and policy makers working with this group. Series: Violence and Abuse. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFFE; JFSJ2; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 5. Weight in Grams: 146.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029998
ISBN
9781853029998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. A robust guide for students to the leadership and management of inter-agency collaborative endeavours. It summarises recent trends in policy and uses international evidence to set out useful frameworks and approaches. Series: Better Partnership Working Series. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; MBP. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 131 x 237 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447329848
ISBN
9781447329848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.95

Paperback. Published in association with Community Care This book provides a robust introduction to the leadership and management of partnerships. It summarises recent trends in policy, establishes what we can learn from research and practice and sets out useful frameworks and approaches to address a range of problems that partnerships face. Series: Better Partnership Working Series. Num Pages: 152 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 128 x 8. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847420251
ISBN
9781847420251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.81

Paperback. Social workers involved in child sexual abuse work have key powers and duties in civil law to protect children. Written for professionals, this book examines the complex nature of such cases, and explores the problems encountered by local authority social workers who are required to intervene in families to protect children. Num Pages: 176 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853025938
ISBN
9781853025938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. This book focuses on leadership, effective management, the allocation of resources, and ensuring positive outcomes for young people in residential care. The book develops an interdisciplinary understanding of what needs to be taken into account when establishing and maintaining good practice on behalf of young people living in children's homes. Series: Costs & Effectiveness of Services Children in Need. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843105428
ISBN
9781843105428
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.27

Paperback. The bestselling first edition of this book discussed the meaning, principles and application of managing community practice, focusing on the role and skills needed by managers. In this new edition all chapters have been fully updated in the light of recent developments and new case examples have been included to illustrate such changes. Editor(s): Banks, Sarah; Butcher, Hugh L.; Orton, Andrew. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSF; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 166 x 12. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Bristol University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447301240
ISBN
9781447301240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.55

Hardcover. In this work, the authors address the need to be culturally competent with patients, and to manage and cultivate cultural inclusiveness among staff. Readers can find practical information and specific suggestions for fostering skills, knowledge and awareness. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 533.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787940416
ISBN
9780787940416
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.57

Paperback. Written by key figures in the field of social care training and management this book provides practice guidance for front line managers in social care. Refocusing attention on the management of practice and accountability within services, the authors provide a variety of perspectives on how front line managers can support practice. Editor(s): Statham, Daphne. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028861
ISBN
9781853028861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.25

Paperback. .
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853399541
ISBN
9781853399541
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.69

Paperback. This book provides an engaging analysis of how older people manage the ageing experience and gives the reader an insight into what this means for policy and practice. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861348852
ISBN
9781861348852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.74

Paperback. Drawing on the best available research evidence, 'Managing transitions' highlights issues common to all experiencing transition as well as the dilemmas specific to particular situations. It addresses significant transitions relevant to policy and practice, covering key transition points in social care from childhood to old age. Editor(s): Petch, Alison. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847421791
ISBN
9781847421791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.43

Paperback. Volunteers are an essential part of tourism, whether they are volunteering in their local museum, at a sporting mega-event, as an airport ambassador, or travelling the globe as a volunteer tourist. This title reviews the research to highlight the key management issues and relate them to the tourism volunteering context. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJMV2; KNSG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750687676
ISBN
9780750687676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.84

Paperback. Learn how to lead your organisation more effectively, manage it with greater efficiency and govern it with enhanced energy with this fully revised guide to civil society management by your side. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJMB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 169. .
Publisher
Directory of Social Change
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
4th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784820220
ISBN
9781784820220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 42.03

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