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Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Editor(s): Mason, Christina. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100300
ISBN
9781843100300
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.63

Paperback. To avoid abusive practice in social care, professionals need to examine the body of values, rules and methods which guide their work, and move towards a more sophisticated participatory approach to social responsibility. The book contains background material, a review of current research and case studies, and lays guidelines for future policy. Editor(s): Littlechild, Brian; Payne, Helen; Pritchard, Jacki. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSN; LAT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853027437
ISBN
9781853027437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.63

Paperback. The book provides essential information and analysis which exposes society's view of minorities and the influence these views may have on care professionals working in psychiatric and criminal justice systems. It suggests practical steps for improvement to ensure a more equitable and culturally sensitive service provision. Editor(s): Kaye, Charles; Lingiah, Tony. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 286 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1; MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026966
ISBN
9781853026966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.38

Paperback. This first collection of art therapy work with offenders describes how the use of art therapy has grown in prisons, young offender institutions, secure psychiatric and probation centres. Examples of work by people of different backgrounds show how art therapy contributes to the understanding of offenders, and to their understanding of themselves. Editor(s): Liebmann, Marian. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853021718
ISBN
9781853021718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.42

Paperback. Based on a long-term study of the policies of seven European nations towards lone mothers, this book reveals the contrasting attitudes in Europe today towards lone motherhood. The contributors examine the specific categorisation and treatment of lone mothers as well as the problems created by the obvious conflict in the parent-worker role. Editor(s): Lewis, Jane. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 353.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853024610
ISBN
9781853024610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

Paperback. Feminist Anthropology surveys the history of feminist anthropology and offers students and scholars a fascinating collection of both classic and contemporary articles, grouped to highlight key themes from the past and present. * Offers vibrant examples of feminist ethnographic work rather than synthetic overviews of the field. Editor(s): Lewin, Ellen. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Num Pages: 544 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFK; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 246 x 31. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405101967
ISBN
9781405101967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 53.85

Hardcover. This is a comprehensive guide to the place of third party assisted conception within health care provision, drawing on ethical and religious standpoints as well as political and economic factors. Blyth and Landau have brought together contributors to consider the social, legal and ethical aspects of assisted conception in thirteen countries. Editor(s): Blyth, Eric; Landau, Ruth. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MBDC; VFXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 589.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Routledge
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100850
ISBN
9781843100850
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.54

Paperback. As well as describing the various situations and settings in which the concept of partnership appears, this book analyses how the partnership principle is reflected in the law. It critically examines partnership between agencies, between child welfare professionals and children, and, finally, between child welfare professionals and parents. Editor(s): Kaganas, Felicity; etc.; King, Michael (Professor Associate and Co-Director of the CSLCF, Brunel University); Piper, Christine (Lecturer, Law Deparment, Co-Director of the CSLCF, Brunel University). Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB1; LNDA; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853023286
ISBN
9781853023286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.38

Paperback. The first book to address the subject in its own right, this book targets good practice and stimulates an agenda for change. The contributors explore the implications for younger people with dementia and their families at personal and service-development levels. They call for a multi-disciplinary approach to all stages of the provision of services. Editor(s): Cox, Sylvia; Keady, John. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853025884
ISBN
9781853025884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

Paperback. The contributors to this topical volume explore the role of family support in promoting the welfare of children and their families. The book integrates concepts and experiences from an international perspective, different levels of analysis (society, community and family) and different loci of intervention. Editor(s): Canavan, John; Dolan, Pat; Pinkerton, John. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028502
ISBN
9781853028502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.39

Paperback. The Changing Role of Social Care provides an overview of the structure and function of social care at practice, management and policy levels. It contains contributions from leading academics, researchers and practitioners in the UK, and also includes chapters on the experiences across the United Kingdom and abroad. Editor(s): Hudson, Bob. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853027529
ISBN
9781853027529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

Paperback. Reflecting current political and policy priorities, this book focuses on new developments designed to promote these family and network relationships. The book examines both care policies and individual schemes which involve families and other network members in the planning and care of children looked after in residential units or children's homes. Editor(s): Chakrabarti, Mono; Hill, Malcolm. Num Pages: 248 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026874
ISBN
9781853026874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

Hardcover. A veritable emporium of philosophical puzzles and challenges to develop thinking in all classrooms. Editor(s): Worley, Peter. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 34. Weight in Grams: 794.
Publisher
Independent Thinking Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781350492
ISBN
9781781350492
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 27.64

Paperback. A major question facing therapists today is how to treat psychosis effectively while maintaining patients' dignity, self-respect and their psychological and social functioning. This book provides important and engaging accounts of the special personal and interpersonal care offered by the Arbours Crisis Centre and kindred facilities. Editor(s): Berke, Joesph H.; Mak-Pearce, George; Fagan, Margaret; Pierides-Muller, Stella; Berke, Joseph. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJ; MQCL5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028892
ISBN
9781853028892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.64

Paperback. Using a life course approach, which emphasises the importance of recognising the effects of different life experiences on different groups of individuals and the interlinkage between phases of the life course, the book explores the ways in which bases of structural advantage and disadvantage have cumulative impacts on the situation of older people. Editor(s): Arber, Sara; Evandrou, Maria. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853021800
ISBN
9781853021800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.64

Paperback. Focusing on the experiences of counsellors themselves, this book is a comprehensive resource for counsellors working in health contexts and for the health professionals who work with them, and may take on counselling roles, which will inform and improve their work. Editor(s): Etherington, Kim. Num Pages: 288 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029387
ISBN
9781853029387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

Paperback. Ditty Dokter is joined by contributors from a number of multicultural backgrounds, in a volume examining the issues surrounding intercultural arts therapies as a means of working with clients who are refugees and migrants. The ultimate aim is to promote more awareness of intercultural issues to build a broader framework for arts therapy practice. Editor(s): Dokter, Ditty. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: 4KVC; JFFD; JFFN; JPVH1; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853025501
ISBN
9781853025501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.38

Paperback. An increasing number of families are becoming homeless, often as a result of domestic violence, which leaves women and their school age children without homes. This multidisciplinary volume is the first to look at the variety of problems encountered by this group and to propose strategies for managing those problems. Editor(s): Vostanis, Panos; Cumella, Stuart. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853025952
ISBN
9781853025952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.38

Hardcover. Remorse, or rather the lack of it, frequently features in banner headlines. But there is little systematic study of this important inter-disciplinary topic whose relevance has extensive social ramifications. The complex relationship between remorse, shame, guilt and attempts at reparation, are discussed in this authoritative work. Editor(s): Cox, Murray. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JKVQ; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 453.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853024511
ISBN
9781853024511
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.89

Paperback. This comprehensive volume assesses the relationship between legal rights and disability and the effect of law, legal process and third party professional intervention on the lives of people with disabilities. The contributors, who are all either academics or other professional experts in their field, write in a jargon free accessible style. Editor(s): Cooper, Jeremy. Num Pages: 320 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFG; LBBR; LNA; LNDA; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028366
ISBN
9781853028366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.88

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