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Paperback. The well-being of children is a vital and highly topical issue. This title presents the findings from a wide range of data to evaluate the outcomes of the Labour Government's policies for children. It uses a framework to compare policy areas. It is suitable for researchers, policy makers and students. Editor(s): Bradshaw, Jonathan. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 18. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Revised
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428363
- ISBN
- 9781847428363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.83
€ 34.99
€ 33.83
Hardcover. This original and topical book tells the untold stories of migrants' experiences of, and responses to, financial exclusion in London. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JFFN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428431
- ISBN
- 9781847428431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.63
€ 104.63
Hardcover. This sociological collection advances the argument that the concept of a "turning point" expands our understanding of life experiences from a descriptive to a deeper and more abstract level of analysis. Editor(s): Hackstaff, Karla B.; Kupferberg, Feiwel; Negroni, Catherine. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428608
- ISBN
- 9781847428608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.73
€ 181.73
hardcover. This book takes a life course perspective, analysing and comparing the biographies of mothers and fathers in seven European countries in context. Editor(s): Nilsen, Ann; Brannen, Julia; Lewis, Suzan. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428646
- ISBN
- 9781847428646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.53
€ 180.53
Hardcover. Written by a leading practitioner and academic in the field of youth and community work this multidisciplinary book reflects the way theoretical, the social and the religious impacts on the lives of Muslim young people. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JFSR2. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428783
- ISBN
- 9781847428783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.58
€ 97.58
Paperback. Encompassing an extensive range of print and online media, this reader brings together a selection of highly influential writings by Danny Dorling which look at inequality and social justice. Editor(s): Dorling, Daniel. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JK; RGC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428790
- ISBN
- 9781847428790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.54
€ 40.99
€ 38.54
Hardcover. This highly topical book aims to undermine unsubstantiated myths by examining Muslim integration in Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, states which dominate the debate on minority integration and the practice of Muslim religious traditions. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSR2; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428875
- ISBN
- 9781847428875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.48
€ 169.48
Hardcover. This book explores issues central to contemporary theoretical debates around the nature of trust, linking abstract concerns to empirical analysis with interviews with service-users, practitioners and managers. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH; JKSM; MBPK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 179 x 244 x 8. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428899
- ISBN
- 9781847428899
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.73
€ 180.73
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429070
- ISBN
- 9781847429070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.13
€ 181.13
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429247
- ISBN
- 9781847429247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.64
€ 182.64
Hardcover. This comprehensive study demonstrates the dramatic changes that have taken place in the protection of old and new social risks, exploring the mechanisms behind these changes in the context of corporatist welfare state institutions. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDN; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 179 x 243 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429636
- ISBN
- 9781847429636
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.09
€ 169.09
Hardcover. This unique book traces public views on social citizenship across three decades through attitudinal data from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia. It will be valuable for academics and students in sociology, social policy, and political science. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JPFK; JPVH1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 243 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429650
- ISBN
- 9781847429650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.63
€ 104.63
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429728
- ISBN
- 9781847429728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.82
€ 181.82
Hardcover. The aim of this book is to shed light on policy practice in social work discourse, education and practice in eight liberal democracies. This is the first effort to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social policy formulation processes. Editor(s): Weiss-Gal, Idit; Gal, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429735
- ISBN
- 9781847429735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.55
€ 97.55
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429766
- ISBN
- 9781847429766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.37
€ 38.99
€ 37.37
Hardback. During the past decade, globalization and democratization have been the major forces that helped transform the structures, functions, and processes of Asian public sectors. These issues were explored at a conference July 7-9, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. This book presents some of the works contributed by participating scholars at the conference. Editor(s): Wescott, Clay; Bowornwathana, Bidhya; Jones, L.R. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JPP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 231 x 35. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849506397
- ISBN
- 9781849506397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.55
€ 139.55
Paperback. Users of social and health care services play an increasingly significant part within systems of local governance. This report examines the strategies user groups adopt to seek their objectives, and explores issues relating to notions of consumerism and citizenship. It should be read by anyone involved in health and social care policy and practice. Num Pages: 120 pages, 2tabs. BIC Classification: JFFG; JPR; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861340566
- ISBN
- 9781861340566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.29
€ 31.99
€ 30.29
Paperback. This review of research and development initiatives intended to help disabled people get (or stay in) work, takes views of disabled people as a yardstick by which to assess good practice. It pinpoints gaps in existing research, and highlights the varying requirements of disabled people, employers and service providers as users of research. Num Pages: 68 pages, 2tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 293.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 68
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341211
- ISBN
- 9781861341211
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.11
€ 29.99
€ 29.11
hardcover. Immigration has been a controversial area of public policy since the Commonwealth Immigration Act ended most primary immigration in 1962. This study looks at the work of practitioners in the court-system that hears appeals from immigrants against decisions made by the British government. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1fig.2tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFN; LNAA; LNDA1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 148. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341723
- ISBN
- 9781861341723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.28
€ 59.28
Paperback. In addition to clarifying why the issue of children's participation should be prioritised, this book uses examples and case studies from a variety of professions and disciplines in order to explain different methods that can be used to support participation. Num Pages: 164 pages, 10 illustrations, 11 tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341884
- ISBN
- 9781861341884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.29
€ 31.99
€ 30.29