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Social welfare & social services

Paperback. The American welfare state is supposed to be a pale imitation of 'true' welfare states in Europe and Canada. This book argues that the American welfare state is in fact larger, more popular, and more dynamic than commonly believed. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 line illus. 19 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691138336
ISBN
9780691138336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.78

Paperback. The Welfare State Reader has established itself as a vital source of outstanding original research since its original appearance in 2000. Editor(s): Pierson, Christopher; Castles, Francis G.; Naumann, Ingela K. Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 164 x 31. Weight in Grams: 608.
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
504
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745663692
ISBN
9780745663692
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.40

Hardcover. The Welfare State Reader has established itself as a vital source of outstanding original research since its original appearance in 2000. Editor(s): Pierson, Christopher; Castles, Francis G.; Naumann, Ingela K. Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
3rd
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745663685
ISBN
9780745663685
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.05

Paperback. This Very Short Introduction discusses the necessity of welfare states in modern capitalist societies. Situating social policy in an historical, sociological, and comparative perspective, David Garland brings a new understanding to familiar debates, policies, and institutions. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 19 black and white halftones and graphs. BIC Classification: JKSB; JPQB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 174 x 111. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199672660
ISBN
9780199672660
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.82

Paperback. Childhood disadvantage encourages the development of antisocial, 'employment-resistant' personality characteristics which harm life outcomes in adulthood. A welfare state therefore risks harming society by increasing the number of citizens who develop employment-resistant personality characteristics due to disadvantage during childhood. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137555281
ISBN
9781137555281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 123.36

Paperback. The welfare we want? presents a detailed and unique comparison of welfare policies in the Britain and America. A team of international experts outlines, compares and contrasts the reform strategies pursued in each country and summarises the results to date. Editor(s): Walker, Robert; Wiseman, Michael. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 323.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861344076
ISBN
9781861344076
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.41

Hardback. This volume examines the evolution of the Child Well-Being Index and what it promises for understanding the progress in enhancing life prospects. It also looks at the methodological issues involved in the construction of composite quality-of-life indices. Editor(s): Land, Kenneth C. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP1; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2012 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400740914
ISBN
9789400740914
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.12

Paperback. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447325635
ISBN
9781447325635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 40.05

Paperback. The well-being of children is a vital and highly topical issue. This title presents the findings from a wide range of data to evaluate the outcomes of the Labour Government's policies for children. It uses a framework to compare policy areas. It is suitable for researchers, policy makers and students. Editor(s): Bradshaw, Jonathan. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Revised
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428363
ISBN
9781847428363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 33.75

Paperback. William Easterly, acclaimed author and former economist at the World Bank, addresses the problems of extreme poverty and the West's failed attempts to help the poor. While recognising the energy and compassion behind the campaign to make poverty history he argues that grand plans and good intentions are a part of the problem not the solution. Num Pages: 400 pages, 38 figures and 9 tables. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPSN; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199226115
ISBN
9780199226115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861341426
ISBN
9781861341426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.68

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Publisher
Stanton Atkins & Dosil Canada
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780980930412
ISBN
9780980930412
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.53
€ 39.34

Hardcover. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118976173
ISBN
9781118976173
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.06

Paperback. A new addition to the organizational psychology field, The Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring draws on key contemporary research to offer an in-depth, international examination of psychological coaching and mentoring. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Handbooks in Organizational Psychology. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMJ; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 276 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1004.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119237907
ISBN
9781119237907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 46.87

Paperback. Drawing upon a variety of genres - myths, proverbs, poems, letters, short stories, news stories, folktales, sermons, and essays - this collection documents the religious dimensions of American philanthropy. It not only chronicles the manifestations of philanthropy, but also reveals philanthropy's integral connection with American history. Num Pages: 480 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 952.
Publisher
Baylor University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602580596
ISBN
9781602580596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.24

Hardcover. In the past decade, the working alliance has emerged as possibly the most important conceptualization of the common elements in diverse therapy modalities. Editor(s): Horvath, Adam O.; Greenberg, Leslie S. Series: Wiley Series on Personality Processes. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471546405
ISBN
9780471546405
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 229.87

Hardcover. Offers a comprehensive primer representing the diversity of perspectives that comprises the evolving global social ecosystem. This one-stop resource is suitable for the many players in, and observers of, the social ecosystem. It also offers inspiration, ideas, and opportunity for action and impact. Editor(s): Cheng, Willlie; Mohamed, Sharifah. Num Pages: 404 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 39. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470827154
ISBN
9780470827154
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 50.85

Paperback. The book is a collection of tried and tested games for use in workshops, youth groups and the classroom. With clear instructions, delightful illustrations and discussion ideas for every game, this book makes it easy to encourage everyone from age 6 to 86 to think for themselves, use their imagination, and interact positively with those around them. Illustrator(s): Paquet, Philip. Num Pages: 272 pages, 230 black and white cartoons. BIC Classification: JKSN; JNH; WDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051927
ISBN
9781849051927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.40

Paperback. Drawn from the author's extensive experience as a therapist and as a Zen practitioner this book investigates topics that have received little attention and that practitioners and students are hungry to explore, such as radical acceptance, client-therapist boundaries, and enhancing a sense of purpose in one's daily practice. Num Pages: 202 pages. BIC Classification: HREZ; JKSN2; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 62. Weight in Grams: 278.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470333099
ISBN
9780470333099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 37.82

Paperback. This expanded third edition of the popular textbook provides a completely revised and updated overview of the theories, models, and therapies guiding social work practice. The authors and editors use the problem-solving model of social work practice as a framework for integrating each theory with central social work principles and values. Editor(s): Coady, Nick; Lehmann, Peter. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 525.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Co Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826119476
ISBN
9780826119476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 105.55

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