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Social welfare & social services

Paperback. When the United Nations sanctions a humanitarian relief operation, how can the numerous and diverse UN, Non-Governmental Organizations and military elements be co-ordinated? This volume provides practitioner perspectives on the question. Editor(s): Whitman, Jim; Pocock, David. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPSN1; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333658529
ISBN
9780333658529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 193.38

Hardback. Civil defence was an integral part of Britain's modern history. Throughout the cold war it was a central response of the British Government to the threat of war. This book will be the first history of the preparations to fight a nuclear war taken in Britain between the end of the Second World War and 1968. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTK; JKSR; JWKW. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230205420
ISBN
9780230205420
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.95

Paperback. Sparks a fresh conversation about the war on crime and its consequences Editor(s): Lopez, Ian Haney; Frampton, Mary Louise; Simon, Professor Jonathan. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JKV; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814727614
ISBN
9780814727614
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. Explores the cultural anxieties over the putatively deteriorating 'American work ethic', and the class, race, sexual and gender biases at the root of the policy and debates. This title argues that activists could make great strides towards achieving social justice, even in the reactionary climate. Num Pages: 244 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814797556
ISBN
9780814797556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 154 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JNLA; JNT; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
154
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493923182
ISBN
9781493923182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.46

Hardback.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691155814
ISBN
9780691155814
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.95

Hardback. This book provides, for the first time, an accessible overview of how population ageing and globalisation - two of the most radical social transformations that have occurred - interact. Series: Ageing in a Global Context. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447322276
ISBN
9781447322276
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.70

Hardcover. Examines the range of issues raised by ageing in contemporary society. This collection combines academic and practitioner analysis with personal accounts. It aims to reflect the diverse nature of the subject by taking a multi-disciplinary approach, including literary and historical perspectives. Editor(s): Johnson, Julia; Slater, Robert. Series: Published in Association with the Open University. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 black & white illustration. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; MJX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 681. "On t.p.: Open University. Includes bibliographies and indexes. Commissioning organisation: edited by Julia Johnson and Robert Slater. xi, 369 p. ill., map 24 cm. Associated Names: Johnson, Julia,. Associated Names: Slater, Robert,. Associated Dates: 1946-. Associated Dates: 1945-. Paperback. Fine clean copy, as new." Keywords: "Subjects - Health, Family & Lifestyle - Medical & Healthcare Practitioners - Internal Medicine - Geriatrics,Subjects - Science & Nature - Medicine - Medical Sciences A-Z - Elderly Care,Subjects - Scie"
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd Dublin, Ireland
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0161152
ISBN
9780803989658
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 69.42

Paperback. Editor(s): Ryan, Patrick; Coughlan, Barry J. Num Pages: 296 pages, 6 black & white tables, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK; MMJT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415582902
ISBN
9780415582902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.29

Paperback. This book examines ageing in the context of the many faiths and cultures that make up Western society, and provides carers with the knowledge they need to deliver appropriate care to people of all faiths. Chapters are written by authoritative figures from each of the world's major faith groups about the beliefs and practices of their older people. Editor(s): MacKinlay, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM; HRLK; JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050067
ISBN
9781849050067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback. The ageing of the population has enormous policy implications for health care. This important new textbook, written by a leader in the field, covers key questions such as the fitness of older people in the future, the widening inequalities in the health of older people and how health in old age reflects habits and behaviour in earlier life. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; MBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847420879
ISBN
9781847420879
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.39

Paperback. Providing anoverview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examineshow scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income securityand well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers." Editor(s): Van Soest, Arthur H. O.; Zaidi, A. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBL; JKSN; JPQB; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
414
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349328680
ISBN
9781349328680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.96

Hardcover. Providing an overview of the future research challenges for economists and social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe, this book examines how scientific research can provide cutting-edge evidence on income security and well-being of the elderly, and labour markets and older workers. Editor(s): Bovenberg, Lans; Van Soest, Arthur H. O.; Zaidi, Asghar. Num Pages: 416 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSG; KFFP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230282902
ISBN
9780230282902
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.28

Paperback. Using a life course approach, which emphasises the importance of recognising the effects of different life experiences on different groups of individuals and the interlinkage between phases of the life course, the book explores the ways in which bases of structural advantage and disadvantage have cumulative impacts on the situation of older people. Editor(s): Arber, Sara; Evandrou, Maria. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853021800
ISBN
9781853021800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.37

Hardcover. This book focuses on older people as makers of meaning and insight, highlighting the ways older people form part of social and symbolic landscapes and the types of wisdom they can offer. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Policy Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847425935
ISBN
9781847425935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.70

Paperback. Editor(s): Hyden, Goran. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349149841
ISBN
9781349149841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.16

Hardcover. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403984111
ISBN
9781403984111
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.97

Hardback. Examines various interactions between family change, labor force participation and population aging. This book considers theoretical aspects of the intergenerational debate, relations between generations within the family, the living standards of elderly people, and the question of social time. Editor(s): Veron, Jacques; Pennec, Sophie; Legare, Jacques. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402059728
ISBN
9781402059728
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.97

Paperback. Editor(s): Veron, Jacques; Pennec, Sophie; Legare, Jacques. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048174935
ISBN
9789048174935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.25

Paperback. Series: Essentials. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMC; MJW; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 3. Weight in Grams: 73.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783658084882
ISBN
9783658084882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.62

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