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Social welfare & social services
Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW3; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655108
- ISBN
- 9780470655108
Condition: New
€ 186.82
€ 186.82
Paperback. Make better informed choices for successfully dealing with the complexities of social policy. * Unique in approaching policy analysis from a research-based perspective. * Includes end of chapter discussion points and exercises, and cases are interwoven throughout to aid understanding and application. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470452035
- ISBN
- 9780470452035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.50
€ 85.50
Paperback. * This comprehensive, edited work provides a historical overview, as well as a practical and state-of-the-art look at HIV prevention strategies, populations served, and advocacy responses for helping professionals, patients, and caregivers. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 28. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470260937
- ISBN
- 9780470260937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.11
€ 68.11
Paperback. In order for social and economic justice to flourish globally, a greater understanding of global practice and policy efforts is essential for today's professionals in the human services. International Social Work Policy and Practice presents practice and policy concerns in a country-by-country format. Editor(s): Tice, Carolyn J.; Long, Dennis D. Num Pages: 264 pages, , black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470252864
- ISBN
- 9780470252864
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.68
€ 114.68
Paperback. The lack of practical information available to the families of vulnerable individuals - and sometimes a similar lack of resources for the professionals who deal with them - can lead to frustration and in some cases tragedy. Num Pages: 274 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470056950
- ISBN
- 9780470056950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.25
€ 66.25
Forensic Assessment of Violence Risk: A Guide for Risk Assessment and Risk Management provides both a summary of research to date and an integrated model for mental health professionals conducting risk assessments, one of the most high-stakes evaluations forensic mental health professionals perform. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470049334
- ISBN
- 9780470049334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.44
€ 117.44
Forty Years of Research, Policy and Practice in Children's Services
. Ed(S): Axford, Nick; Berry, Vashti; Little,...
Dartington Social Research Unit was founded in 1963, and conducts scientific research into child development within the context of children's services with a view to informing interventions for children in need. Editor(s): Axford, Nick; Berry, Vashti; Little, Professor Michael; Morpeth, Louise. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 590. A Festschrift for Roger Bullock. 240 pages, 1 port. Editor(s): Axford, Nick; Berry, Vashti; Little, Michael; Morpeth, Louise. Dartington Social Research Unit was founded in 1963, and conducts scientific research into child development within the context of children's services with a view to informing interventions for children in need. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1. Dimension: 256 x 175 x 19. Weight: 590.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470012192
- ISBN
- 9780470012192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.72
€ 188.72
Hardcover. With the field of geriatric mental health growing rapidly in the next decade as the Baby Boomers age, this timely guide brings together a notable team of international contributors to provide guidance for caregivers, families, and those who counsel them on managing caregiving challenges for aging family members. Editor(s): Qualls, Sara Honn; Zarit, Steven H. Series: Wiley Series in Clinical Geropsychology. Num Pages: 338 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470008553
- ISBN
- 9780470008553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.42
€ 84.42
Paperback. Empowerment is about people working to gain control over their own lives and about the ways in which others can help or hinder this process. Within the community, this is of paramount importance for people who come into contact with professionals in health and welfare. Num Pages: 314 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Nelson Thornes Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412598807
- ISBN
- 9780412598807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. The purpose of this book is to provide genetic counselors with varying levels of experience and expertise. It is the first book to specifically address genetic counseling, as opposed to general healthcare risk management. Num Pages: 152 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 406. Risk Management Issues in Genetic Counseling. 170 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. The purpose of this book is to provide genetic counselors with varying levels of experience and expertise. It is the first book to specifically address genetic counseling, as opposed to general healthcare risk management. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MFN. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 17. Weight: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387721743
- ISBN
- 9780387721743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.91
€ 130.91
Hardback. This monograph provides an interpretation of the friendly societies in Britain. It shows the role of the friendly societies in the political activism of workers, changing understandings of masculinity and femininity, the ritualised expression of social tensions and the origins of the welfare state. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJC; HBTB; JKSB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333990315
- ISBN
- 9780333990315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Hardback. Yew-Kwang Ng looks to make welfare economics more complete by discussing inframarginal analysis of division of labour and by pushing welfare economics from the level of preference to that of happiness, making a reformulation of the foundation of public policy necessary. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333971215
- ISBN
- 9780333971215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.83
€ 128.83
Paperback. In this study of personal and social changes associated with ageing, the nature of loneliness is analysed and distinguished from solitary living. Conclusions based on material drawn from literature and research, indicate that older people are not, in general, lonelier than when younger. Num Pages: 150 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333920183
- ISBN
- 9780333920183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.42
€ 65.42
Hardcover. In this study of personal and social changes associated with ageing, the nature of loneliness is analysed and distinguished from solitary living. Conclusions based on material drawn from literature and research, indicate that older people are not, in general, lonelier than when younger. Num Pages: 166 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333920176
- ISBN
- 9780333920176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.24
€ 66.24
Hardback. This text explores social care provision for older people in six contrasting European countries. It examines how the organization and delivery of care are shaped by the wider welfare regime. This is discussed at the level of both practice and policy, including detailed case studies. Editor(s): Blackman, Tim; Brodhurst, Sally; Convery, Janet. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333919644
- ISBN
- 9780333919644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Hardback. This is written from a libertarian left-of-centre perspective. It shows how self-help at the community level can be a route out of poverty, an alternative to the status quo and an effective coping strategy. Editor(s): Burns, Danny; Windebank, Jan; Williams, Colin C. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 351.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333912669
- ISBN
- 9780333912669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.26
€ 66.26
Hardback. A comparison of the role of non-profit organizations in conditions of social and economic change. The focus of the study is an investigation of the proposition that non-profit organizations provide sites and processes for enhancing active citizenship. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333803592
- ISBN
- 9780333803592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Hardcover. Richard Titmuss, Professor at the London School of Economics, adviser to governments, and prolific author, was instrumental in shaping the new disciplines of social policy and administration. This work explains and evaluates the theories of this provocative but often difficult author. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333800508
- ISBN
- 9780333800508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardcover. This work relates the creation of UNICEF, the evolution of its programmes, its structure and finances, its work in health, nutrition, education and sanitation. It looks at the challenges facing UNICEF, such as its relationship with other international organizations and reduced funding. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JPSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333800478
- ISBN
- 9780333800478
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardback. For many decades, Sweden was seen as a model welfare state. This book is about the changes introduced as a result of economic problems in the 1990s and the political, institutional and cultural resistance they encountered. Detailed accounts of changes to welfare services and benefits are included. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333774502
- ISBN
- 9780333774502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99