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Hardcover. Ethnic minority youths often face unique challenges in their development. Working with Culture presents a range of culturally responsive psychotherapeutic interventions, illustrated by case examples, for dealing practically with problems such as cross-racial foster care, gang involvement, and substance abuse. Editor(s): Koss-Chioino, Joan D.; Koss-Chioino, Joan D. Series: The Jossey-Bass social & behavioral science series. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; JMH; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 587.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781555424695
ISBN
9781555424695
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.95

Paperback. Shows how to create a comprehensive, community-wide prevention program to effectively confront the serious drug and alcohol problems threatening our youth. Shows how to employ community mobilization, educational strategies, volunteerism, and mass media to achieve significant reductions in adolescent drug use. Series: Joint Publication of the Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science S. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 130 x 60. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781555424718
ISBN
9781555424718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.98

Hardcover. Designed to equip volunteer administrators with the knowledge and skills they need to carry out their tasks, this book is based on the Association for Volunteer Administration guidelines for professional competencies. Each chapter offers insight into a particular functional area. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781555425319
ISBN
9781555425319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.12

Hardcover. New York Unbound is a critical examination of the problems and prospects of New York City as it approaches the twenty--first century and a call to arms for a new infusion of energy and creativity in charting its future. Num Pages: 240 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; AMVD; JFF; JFSG; JKS; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557860088
ISBN
9781557860088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.46

Paperback. This text analyzes the socio-economic and political forces that explain the federal health policies of the US from 1980 to 1992. It discusses the major political and social forces responsible for the public policies of successive US administrations, with particular emphasis on health policy. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JKS; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557863188
ISBN
9781557863188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.02

Paperback. A collection of articles in diverse and current areas of public policy such as AIDS, the economics of child care, the Americans with Disabilities Act, using different types of economic analysis. Editor(s): Pogodzinski, J. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JKS; JPQB; KFFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557865212
ISBN
9781557865212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.18

Hardcover. aeo Newly published articles by the leading experts in social and economic policy. aeo Explores conservative social policy of the late 20th century. aeo Contains articles on welfare reform, health care, military spending and economic policy. Editor(s): Lo, Clarence Yh (University of Missouri USA); Schwartz, Michael. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JKS; JPFM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781577181194
ISBN
9781577181194
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.61

Paperback. This volume examines the impact of the American Conservative-implemented policy agenda of the last 25 years - featuring balanced budgets, lower taxes, fewer social programmes and family values - on contemporary public policy, and on the future of social justice and democracy. Editor(s): Lo, Clarence Yh (University of Missouri USA); Schwartz, Michael. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JKS; JPFM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781577181200
ISBN
9781577181200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.53

Hardback. The Third Sector is of increasing economic and political interest but has been relatively ignored by Critical Management Studies. This book presents international research from a variety of critical perspectives. Each chapter is followed by a 1,000 word Commentary from a fellow contributor. Editor(s): Hull, Richard; Gibbon, Jane; Branzei, Oana; Haugh, Helen. Series Editor(s): Hull, Richard. Series: Dialogues in Critical Management Studies. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780522807
ISBN
9781780522807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.48

Hardback. This volume 39 presents new results on the dynamics of social assistance, minimum-income and related out-of-work benefits in a range of different country contexts. Series: Research in Labor Economics. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; KCX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781909362
ISBN
9781781909362
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.39

Hardcover. Social Entrepreneurship and Research Methods focuses on research gaps in the growing field of social entrepreneurship and highlights a number of methodological approaches involving novel data sources and quantitative and qualitative techniques to build knowledge concerning the determinants of social enterprise success. Editor(s): Short, Jeremy; Ketchen, David J., Jr.; Bergh, Donald D. Series: Research Methodology in Strategy and Management. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KJC; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Edition
Annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784411428
ISBN
9781784411428
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.28

Paperback. 'The Monster Evil' represents the first significant account of all forms of 19th-century interpersonal violence in any British city. Num Pages: 281 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; HBTB; JFFE; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846316838
ISBN
9781846316838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.30

Hardback. Examines the increasing significance of the volunteer and volunteerism in African societies, and their societal impact within precarious economies in a period of massive unemployment and faltering trajectories of social mobility. Editor(s): Prince, Ruth; Brown, Hannah. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JKSN1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 272 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
James Currey
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847011404
ISBN
9781847011404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.09

Hardback. Intends to significantly extend previous research work on the rural impacts of national welfare reform and position it in a broader context. This title provides a comprehensive and comparative account of the rural dimensions of welfare in a number of developed countries. Editor(s): Milbourne, Paul; Marsden, Terry. Series Editor(s): Milbourne, Paul. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 248 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHB; JKS; RPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849509183
ISBN
9781849509183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.79

Paperback. This book aims to help medical staff and carers relate to parents in ways that facilitate their adaptation to their childa s illness. The key to this is in effective communication. Series: Communication & Counselling in Health Care S. Num Pages: 144 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MJW; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 9. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854330918
ISBN
9781854330918
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.13

Paperback. * Examines psychological theory such as development, social learning, humanistic, mental health and counselling in the context of social work. * Covers aspects such as making assessments, ethics, interviewing and working in groups. Num Pages: 256 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JKSN; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854331106
ISBN
9781854331106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.46

Paperback. A description of women's concerns over a broad range of medical problems and interventions. Detailed attention is given to issues such as preparing women for surgery, breaking bad news and providing support before, during and after childbirth. Series: Communication & Counselling in Health Care S. Num Pages: 158 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MFKC; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854331199
ISBN
9781854331199
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.18

Paperback. The book addresses both the psychological and social effects of disfigurement. Key aspects of the book include developing a helping skillsa , building relationships, identifying problems and working together to meet aims. Series: Communication & Counselling in Health Care S. Num Pages: 140 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 136 x 8. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854331762
ISBN
9781854331762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.18

Paperback. * The book covers both caring for the terminally ill and the a actuala bereavement, thus providing guidance on the whole process of counselling patients and their families. * Case studies include examples from cancer, AIDS, suicide , murder and fatal accidents. Series: Communication & Counselling in Health Care S. Num Pages: 216 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JKSN2; VFJB; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854331786
ISBN
9781854331786
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.46

Paperback. Treatment advances may extend and improve the quality of life of children, but, chronic illness and disability cannot be cured. This book intends to help healthcare workers integrate skills of facilitative communication into their daily working practice so that children and families can be provided with the best possible care and support. Series: Communication & Counselling in Health Care. Num Pages: 236 pages, 15. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854332417
ISBN
9781854332417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.26

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