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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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.72
€ 188.72
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.44
€ 117.44
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
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. * 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. 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
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.82
€ 186.82
Paperback. Student-friendly and comprehensive, Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, Second Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the origins, development, and key figures of each major theory and strongly emphasizes the application of these theories in real-world practice. Num Pages: 394 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470904374
- ISBN
- 9780470904374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.12
€ 86.12
Hardcover. The most comprehensive hazmat emergency response training manual following NFPA and OSHA competency criteria The choice of firefighters and other rapid response personnel for years, this user friendly manual helps first responders build their skills step-by-step to professionally handle any hazmat emergency. Num Pages: 632 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471213871
- ISBN
- 9780471213871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.66
€ 199.66
Paperback. Covers key social problems and practice--related issues The last two decades in social work have seen tremendous strides in field research, from the development of improved research designs to more accurate methods of problem measurement and outcome analysis. Editor(s): Wodarski, John S.; Thyer, Bruce A. Num Pages: 482 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 191 x 24. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471654346
- ISBN
- 9780471654346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 136.82
€ 136.82
Paperback. Presents various requisite forms that addiction treatment professionals need. This work covers various aspects of mental health practice for addiction treatment. Series: PracticePlanners. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN2; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471703815
- ISBN
- 9780471703815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.14
€ 76.14
Hardcover. The Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Volume 1: The Profession of Social Work features contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners and presents the most comprehensive, in-depth source of information on the field of social work and social welfare. Num Pages: 532 pages, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 187 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471769972
- ISBN
- 9780471769972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.94
€ 312.94
Paperback. This monograph presents a longitudinal investigation of child development and family well-being during the first decade of life for children with Down syndrome, motor impairment, or developmental delay of uncertain etiology. The findings suggest that changes in selected policies and practices can improve outcomes for children with disabilities. Series Editor(s): Overton, Willis F. Series: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Num Pages: 300 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631234753
- ISBN
- 9780631234753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.21
€ 74.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; 3JM; HBT; JKSW2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780738509884
- ISBN
- 9780738509884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.94
€ 27.99
€ 21.94