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Paperback. By examining policy, meanings of 'home' and potential barriers to housing options, this book provides a comprehensive overview and investigation of housing issues for disabled people from a social model perspective. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428059
- ISBN
- 9781847428059
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€ 40.99€ 38.54
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hardcover. In a vivid account of every stage of the migration process, this topical book presents new research that looks in-depth at Polish migration to the UK, in particular the lives of working-class Polish families in the West of England. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVP; JFFN; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781847428202
- ISBN
- 9781847428202
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€ 104.63
€ 104.63
Paperback. Drawing on the author's extensive research expertise and his links with welfare practitioners , this landmark study provides the first comprehensive assessment of the nature and associations between the three main forms of social disadvantage in Australia: poverty, deprivation and social exclusion. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, charts, tables. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFFA; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 506.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428387
- ISBN
- 9781847428387
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€ 42.99€ 40.91
€ 42.99
€ 40.91
Paperback. This original book explores the importance of geographical processes for policies and professional practices related to childhood and youth. Contributors from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds explore how concepts such as place, scale, mobility and boundary-making are important for policies and practices in diverse contexts. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428455
- ISBN
- 9781847428455
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€ 40.99€ 38.54
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Hardcover. A unique insider's perspective of news production in Britain which gives readers a flavour of what goes on in news rooms, pressure groups, departmental policy divisions and parliament. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JK; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 30. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428486
- ISBN
- 9781847428486
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Condition: New
€ 59.08€ 46.42
€ 59.08
€ 46.42
Paperback. Published to coincide with the first anniversary of the election, this book looks at the Coalition government in the context of conservative ideas and seeks to assess what, if anything, is new about it. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JPFK; JPFM; JPH; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428530
- ISBN
- 9781847428530
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.00
€ 35.99
€ 35.00
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428820
- ISBN
- 9781847428820
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.37
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Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428912
- ISBN
- 9781847428912
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.65
€ 33.99
€ 32.65
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429674
- ISBN
- 9781847429674
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.54
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Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429704
- ISBN
- 9781847429704
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.54
€ 40.99
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Past, Present, and Future Contributions of Cognitive Writing Research ...
Virginia Wise . Ed(S): Berninger
Hardback. Editor(s): Berninger, Virginia Wise. Num Pages: 652 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 23 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JMR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 652
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9781848729636
- ISBN
- 9781848729636
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Condition: New
€ 191.46
€ 191.46
paperback. This timely report examines the strategic changes that are occurring within learning disability services as a result of the 2001 Valuing People White Paper. It offers evidence-based examples of good practice for all those involved in planning strategic changes to, or implementing change within, services for people with learning disabilities. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345721
- ISBN
- 9781861345721
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.11
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Paperback. This major new book provides, for the first time, a detailed evaluation of policies on poverty and social exclusion since 1997, and their effects. Bringing together leading experts in the field, it considers the challenges the government has faced, the policies chosen and the targets set in order to assess results. Editor(s): Hills, John; Stewart, Kitty. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 239 x 23. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345776
- ISBN
- 9781861345776
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.00
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paperback. The literature on depression in old age has tended to be dominated by the medical model with its focus on symptoms and treatment. This report breaks new ground by adopting a psycho-social approach - one that explores depression in the context of the everyday lives of older people. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346421
- ISBN
- 9781861346421
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.75
€ 26.99
€ 26.75
Paperback. What is to be done about prostitution? Is it work or is it violence? Are women involved in it offenders or victims? Is it a private or a political issue? The answers to these questions depend on many factors, including where you live. This book provides a close comparison of the laws, policies and interventions in countries across Europe and Asia. Editor(s): Gangoli, Geetanjali; Westmarland, Nicole. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346728
- ISBN
- 9781861346728
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.56
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paperback. This book is the first comprehensive exploration of an issue of growing importance to policy makers, academics, practitioners and students. It brings together contributions from prominent scholars to provide a range of theoretical perspectives, analysis and research about the role of housing and urban governance in addressing anti-social behaviour. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB; LNFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346841
- ISBN
- 9781861346841
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.56
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Paperback. This book provides an engaging analysis of how older people manage the ageing experience and gives the reader an insight into what this means for policy and practice. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348852
- ISBN
- 9781861348852
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€ 40.99€ 38.54
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paperback. This book's striking message is that palliative care does not deliver on its aims to value people who are dying and make death and dying a natural part of life. Applying Social Role Valorisation, it argues for the de-institutionalisation of palliative care and recommends an alternative framework to current approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861349217
- ISBN
- 9781861349217
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.70
€ 38.99
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Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349699
- ISBN
- 9781861349699
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.00
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paperback. Jokes offer immense pleasure by allowing us to express many of our deepest sexual, aggressive and cynical thoughts and feelings which would otherwise remain repressed. This book brings together a set of puns, anecdotes, snappy one-liners, spoonerisms and beloved stories of Jewish beggars and marriage-brokers. Translator(s): Crick, Joyce. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JMTC; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Penguin Classic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141185545
- ISBN
- 9780141185545
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 12.58
€ 19.99
€ 12.58