Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
Hardcover. The public provision of early childhood education has developed at different rates across individual countries over the past two centuries. This book provides the historical background to explain how these national differences occurred, with particular reference to welfare and educational systems, to highlight how particular influences grew. Editor(s): Willekens, Harry; Scheiwe, Kirsten; Nawrotzki, Kristen. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; JKSB1; JNB; JNF; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 224 x 23. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137441973
- ISBN
- 9781137441973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.53
€ 194.53
Hardcover. Youth Work, Early Education, and Psychology re-examines the set of relations generally referred to as working with children and youth. It presents a series of propositions that highlight politicized strategies to working with young people under current conditions of late liberal capitalism. Editor(s): Skott-Myhre, Hans; Skott-Myhre, Kathleen; Pacini-Ketchabaw, Veronica. Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; JNC; JNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137480033
- ISBN
- 9781137480033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.01
€ 67.01
Hardcover. As death rates continue to rise, this collection brings together scholars engaged in policy associated with death to analyse the challenges these trends present. Examining a range of issues including inheritance, palliative care, euthanasia, funeral costs and marginalised deaths, this unique volumes portrays how death factors in social policy. Editor(s): Foster, Liam; Woodthorpe, Kate. Num Pages: 216 pages, 2 figures, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFH; JFME; JHBZ; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137484895
- ISBN
- 9781137484895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Hardcover. Over the past three decades, professions across the European Union have faced significant and radical challenges. This book analyses three professional groups involved in the academic and health sectors and how they are affected by different national Welfare State models such as Mediterranean, Scandinavian and Anglo Saxon. Editor(s): Carvalho, Teresa; Santiago, Rui. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JKS; JNM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137486998
- ISBN
- 9781137486998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
Paperback. Designed to promote reflection and 'better practices' among the prospective volunteers and organizers of travel-for-service experiences, International Volunteer Tourism provides narratives on short-term international volunteering in Central America written by North American organizers, student participants and Central American partners. Editor(s): Borland, Katherine; Adams, Abigail E. Num Pages: 236 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137551801
- ISBN
- 9781137551801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.25
€ 60.25
Hardcover. Security concerns increasingly influence foreign aid: how Western countries give aid, to whom and why. With contributions from experts in the field, this book examines the impact of security issues on six of the world's largest aid donors, as well as on key crosscutting issues such as gender equality and climate change. Editor(s): Brown, Stephen; Gravingholt, Jorn. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 13 black & white tables, 8 figures. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPVH; JPWH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137568816
- ISBN
- 9781137568816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.16
€ 161.16
Hardcover. Editor(s): Finer, Catherine Jones; Smyth, Paul. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFC; JFF; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403921666
- ISBN
- 9781403921666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ungerson, Clare; Yeandle, Susan. Series: Future of Work. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403935526
- ISBN
- 9781403935526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rankin, David; McMahon, Kevin J.; Kraus, Jon. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403965929
- ISBN
- 9781403965929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.31
€ 67.31
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mladek, Klaus. Series: Studies in European Culture and History. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403979865
- ISBN
- 9781403979865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. Editor(s): Midgley, James; Tang, Kwong-Leung. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKS; KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403999542
- ISBN
- 9781403999542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Paperback. To mark the 20th Anniversary of Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations the editor has compiled a comprehensive overview of contemporary debates in third sector scholarship, comprising original research by leaders in the field. Editor(s): Taylor, Rupert. Num Pages: 356 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN1; KCP; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461415138
- ISBN
- 9781461415138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.30
€ 71.30
Hardcover. This book details current knowledge of family life, with particular attention to variations due to gender, socioeconomic, race, ethnic, cultural, and life-style diversity. It offers a comprehensive survey and synthesis of knowledge about families. Editor(s): Peterson, Gary W.; Bush, Kevin R. Num Pages: 914 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN; JMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 190 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1886.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461439868
- ISBN
- 9781461439868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.10
€ 166.10
Hardcover. This book describes and analyzes changes in long-term care in Western Europe, showing that reforms have resulted in convergence in LTC policy. Explores rising public support for family care work and the growth and recognition of an extended social care market. Editor(s): Ranci, Costanzo; Pavolini, Emmanuele. Num Pages: 320 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461445012
- ISBN
- 9781461445012
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardcover. This book offers comprehensive, evidence-based and interdisciplinary coverage of social work practice regarding addiction, incorporating concepts of social justice, practice with diverse communities and ethics to span the entire knowledge base of social work. Editor(s): Vaughn, Michael G.; Perron, Brian E. Series: Contemporary Social Work Practice. Num Pages: 282 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461453567
- ISBN
- 9781461453567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.06
€ 228.06
Hardcover. This practical reference builds an ethical foundation that defines advocacy as a professional competency, and identifies skills that clinicians and researchers can use in advocating at the local, state, and federal levels. Editor(s): McDonald Culp, Anne. Series: Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461474555
- ISBN
- 9781461474555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.31
€ 206.31
hardcover. This study lays bare another layer of gender in relation to child sexual abuse, and locates child welfare practice in feminist scholarly debates about women and the welfare state. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFE1; JFFE2; JFSJ1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802009586
- ISBN
- 9780802009586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
hardcover. Using concepts from political economy, feminism, and public policy, this study will be of interest across a range of disciplines. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 336 pages, 5 diagrams, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJP; JFSJ; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802035233
- ISBN
- 9780802035233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.01
€ 101.01
Paperback. In this book Steinhauer brings together the fragmented research that has been done in a number of different disciplines. From this body of work he develops a model of intervention based on an understanding of attachment theory, development theory, and the practice of mental health consultation. Num Pages: 426 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 30. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802068361
- ISBN
- 9780802068361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.08
€ 46.99
€ 42.08
paperback. Non-payment of child support is often categorized as an individual act of deviance or moral failing, reinforcing resistance and disengagement on the part of fathers by causing them to see themselves as victims whose personal rights are under threat. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780802083180
- ISBN
- 9780802083180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.95
€ 43.99
€ 39.95