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Social welfare & social services

Hardcover. With some 50 million people living under duress and threatened by wars and disasters in 2012, the demand for relief worldwide has reached unprecedented levels. Humanitarianism is now a multi-billion dollar enterprise, and aid agencies are obliged to respond to a range of economic forces in order to stay in business . Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745663319
ISBN
9780745663319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.15

Hardcover. Most incidents of urban unrest in recent decades - including the riots in France, Britain and other Western countries - have followed lethal interactions between the youth and the police. Usually these take place in disadvantaged neighborhoods composed of working-class families of immigrant origin or belonging to ethnic minorities. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFSG; JHMC; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745664798
ISBN
9780745664798
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.06

Hardcover. Social Work and Disability offers a contemporary and critical exploration of social work practice with people with physical and sensory impairments, an area that has previously been marginalized within both practice and academic literature. Series: Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745670195
ISBN
9780745670195
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.14

Hardcover. Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need. Series: Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745672595
ISBN
9780745672595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.81

Hardcover. After the most serious economic crash since the 1930s and the slowest recovery on record, austerity rules. Spending on the welfare state did not cause the crisis, but deep cuts in welfare budgets has become the default policy response. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; JPQB; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 130. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745698731
ISBN
9780745698731
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.09

Paperback. Documents the experience of poverty, unemployment, homelessness, and intervention, and their effects on young people's lives and social networks. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774823319
ISBN
9780774823319
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 36.69

Hardcover. Offers a method of curing the supposedly incurable: men who physically and sexually abuse their wives and children. The author provides a step-by-step programme for rehabilitation and reunification of the family based on personal responsibility, repentance, apology and reparation. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSB; JMB; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787901172
ISBN
9780787901172
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.57

Hardcover. Presents a family systems approach to curing abusive families by a prominent author in the field of treating child abuse. It includes a focused step-by-step programme for assessment, treatment and reunification, with numerous case histories and dramatic examples throughout. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 439.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787901530
ISBN
9780787901530
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.28

Hardcover. In this work, Sunny Hansen aims to transform the field of counselling with her concept of integrative life planning, which connects career planning to the entire life of an individual, including the impact of family, spiritual values, gender and life stages. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 170 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 704.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787902001
ISBN
9780787902001
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.60

Hardcover. This work provides a guide to the theory, research and clinical treatment of lesbian and gay couples and families. Coverage includes: transgenerational homophobia; custodial lesbian mothers and children; straight therapists working with gay families; working with gay fathers; and childhood trauma. Editor(s): Laird, Joan; Green, Robert-Jay. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSK; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 842.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787902223
ISBN
9780787902223
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.50

Paperback. This work examines the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials to show that the issue of race was at the heart of both of these cases. Given the racial and ethnic composition of the two juries, it argues, their verdicts were all but predictable in view of their experiences with the police. Num Pages: 348 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW1; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 647.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787902643
ISBN
9780787902643
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 30.03

Hardcover. A valuable set of reflections, anecdotes, and pure fund raising wisdom from one of the great pioneers in the development field. Num Pages: 185 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; JPSN; KFF; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
185
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787903046
ISBN
9780787903046
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 42.70

Hardcover. In this work, health care experts identify and assess the challenges and opportunities raised by America's emerging competitive health care system. As the authors explain, health care markets have characteristics that do not conform to competitive conditions. Num Pages: 405 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW; KJF; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787903091
ISBN
9780787903091
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.18

Hardcover. In this revised edition, Coulson reveals how the family mediation process works from the first step of persuading parties to mediate through nailing down a settlement. The guide offers a blueprint for developing the skills needed to master this often complex and emotionally charged process. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JHBK; JKSB; LAS; LNM; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787903121
ISBN
9780787903121
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.82

Hardcover. An effective new therapeutic model that integrates the client's and therapist's values This groundbreaking book offers therapists and counselors an effective new therapeutic model based on hermeneutics----the art and science of interpretation. Series: Jossey-Bass Psychology S. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1; JKSN2; JM; MJW; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787909574
ISBN
9780787909574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.70

Hardcover. Aimed at healthcare professionals who want to learn the give-and-take of effective feedback, this volume outlines a step-by-step approach to the feedback process that should create direct, open and honest communication. Stages of feedback covered include: initiating, formulating and exchanging. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW; KJP; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 361.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787910778
ISBN
9780787910778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.57

Hardcover. In this work, the authors address the need to be culturally competent with patients, and to manage and cultivate cultural inclusiveness among staff. Readers can find practical information and specific suggestions for fostering skills, knowledge and awareness. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JKSW; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 533.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787940416
ISBN
9780787940416
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.85

Paperback. Originally published in 1990 this second revised edition shows how to help a family struggle through one of their member's terminal illness and death, offering clinical examples and interventions. The book shows how families change the way in which they function and gives examples of factors that will influence how they cope. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN2; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Revised Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787940508
ISBN
9780787940508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.05

Paperback. Full--Service Schools describes the movement to create an array of integrated support services in schools. It examines the declining welfare of many American families and prescribes solutions for the problems of increased sex, drugs, violence, and stress among youth. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 417.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787940645
ISBN
9780787940645
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.04

Paperback. Written for nonprofit and public organizations, this work shows how to innovate successfully. The book is divided into four parts: organizational environment, internal bureaucracy, leadership, and management systems. The author shows how each of these work in practice, and with one another. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 551.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787940980
ISBN
9780787940980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90

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