Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
The Cultures of Caregiving. Conflict and Common Ground Among Families,...
. Ed(S): Levine, Carol; Murray, Thomas H.
Hardback. , Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; Rick Surpin, Independence Care System. Editor(s): Levine, Carol; Murray, Thomas H. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801878633
- ISBN
- 9780801878633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.86
€ 52.86
Paperback. Organized into three parts-creating awareness, increasing understanding, and taking action-this book will be a key resource for professionals involved in creating and maintaining effective adult day services centers. Num Pages: 216 pages, 67, 67 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP3; JKSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801884153
- ISBN
- 9780801884153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.27
€ 56.27
Hardback. This reissued edition brings this compelling portrait to a new generation of readers. Num Pages: 184 pages, 17, 15 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JKSN1; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890987
- ISBN
- 9780801890987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.16
€ 42.16
Paperback. It is a valuable tool for social workers, nurses, and family therapists. Num Pages: 388 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893520
- ISBN
- 9780801893520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.93
€ 36.93
Hardback. This is a study of the growth of the police control in Latin America offering a history of one of the fundamental institutions of the modern world through which the power of the state intrudes on public space to control and direct behaviour. Num Pages: 392 pages, 10 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; 3JH; HBTB; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804720564
- ISBN
- 9780804720564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.19
€ 101.19
Hardback. This work is a theoretically informed political history of the development of the U.S. Social Security system over more than five decades. When initiated in 1935, Social Security was a noteworthy experiment in social policy, and its endurance, inviolability, and taken-for-granted nature are evidence of its success. Num Pages: 268 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804725798
- ISBN
- 9780804725798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.81
€ 88.81
hardcover. In this book, Rogers-Dillon argues that these welfare experiments of the 1990s were not simply scientific experiments, as their supporters frequently contend, but a powerful political tool that created a framework within which few could argue successfully against the welfare policy changes. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; 3JM; JKS; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804747301
- ISBN
- 9780804747301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.57
€ 149.57
Home Ownership and Social Inequality in Comparative Perspective
. Ed(S): Kurz, Karin; Blossfeld, Hans-Peter
Hardback. This cross-national comparative study analyzes the relationship between social inequality and the attainment of home ownership over the life course in 12 countries. Editor(s): Kurz, Karin; Blossfeld, Hans-Peter. Series: Studies in Social Inequality. Num Pages: 408 pages, 79 tables, 32 figures. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 26. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804748513
- ISBN
- 9780804748513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.57
€ 91.57
Hardback. A comparative analysis of the political attitudes, values, and aspirations of citizens in European and North American societies. Editor(s): Svallfors, Stefan. Series: Studies in Social Inequality. Num Pages: 312 pages, 44 tables, 9 figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804754354
- ISBN
- 9780804754354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.43
€ 78.43
Hardback. This book discusses the relationship between democracy and policing, and, more specifically, what it means for law enforcement to be "democratic" in modern-day America. Series: Critical Perspectives on Crime and Law. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804755634
- ISBN
- 9780804755634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.92
€ 127.92
Hardback. This revised edition provides social work educators and students with the latest in theory and practice on social work with minorities, updating the research and materials on race, ethnicity, and culture. In almost thirty articles, over twenty contributors represent varied racial and ethnic groups in America. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810822078
- ISBN
- 9780810822078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.64
€ 134.64
Hardback. What is the best management style for the police? This study discusses the values and norms inherent in American police mission and examines how police respond to challenges that arise while attempting to uphold this mission. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832893
- ISBN
- 9780810832893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.36
€ 122.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JWXV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811736459
- ISBN
- 9780811736459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.18
€ 17.99
€ 15.18
hardcover. Editor(s): Mitchell, Olivia S.; Myers, Robert J.; Young, Howard. Series: Pension Research Council Publications. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812234794
- ISBN
- 9780812234794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.09
€ 119.09
Hardback. An institutional history that follows the rise, fall, and rebirth of this important faith-based NYC social charity. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812238310
- ISBN
- 9780812238310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.39
€ 89.39
Hardback. With over seventeen million refugees inhabiting the globe today, this book addresses this dramatic 20th century phenomenon and several of the issues it raises. Gorman examines how refugee situations arise and the way in which they are addressed by the various global actors: governments, U.N. agencies, and private voluntary organizations. Num Pages: 362 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; GTF; JFFN; JKSN1; JKSR; JPQB; JPSN1; JPVH1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819191755
- ISBN
- 9780819191755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.99
€ 138.99
hardcover. This text explores various social issues, such as violence, censorship, obscenity and pornography. It goes on to examine sociological organisation and concludes with a discussion of the ideas of three mentors - George Lundberg, Stuart C. Dodd and Tad Blalock. Num Pages: 318 pages, indices. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- UPA United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819194374
- ISBN
- 9780819194374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.77
€ 132.77
Hardback. This text discusses theoretical concepts that may explain the propensities toward delinquent behaviour and disengagement in education. The discussion also covers the effect of the role of the family on reducing delinquency in high school. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKVQ2; JNC; JNLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819199799
- ISBN
- 9780819199799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.19
€ 105.19
Hardback. In this era of "devolution" the American federal government has been increasingly removed from the provision of services and support to vulnerable populations. This book presents a framework for understanding the impact of these developments on the practice of social work. Num Pages: 403 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 27. Weight in Grams: 687.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823220809
- ISBN
- 9780823220809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.23
€ 112.23
Hardback. This work covers issues such as early warning and preparedness, rapid health and physical needs assessments, recognizing and managing severe malnutrition, the unique needs of refugees and IDPs, security, exit strategies and the transition to peace. Series: International Humanitarian Affairs. Num Pages: 404 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823222391
- ISBN
- 9780823222391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.58
€ 106.58