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Hardcover. What is childhood? In recent years, a cluster of critical and complex ideas have emerged around the nature of biological, social and psychological growth in the early years, reflecting the changing nature of adult - child relations, and political and cultural understandings of childhood in the twenty-first century. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780745662343
ISBN
9780745662343
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.82

Hardcover. Translator(s): Hettlinger, Graham. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Edition
Translation
SKU
V9781566638401
ISBN
9781566638401
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 141 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC; JNC; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Anthroposophic Press Inc United States
Number of pages
141
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780880102698
ISBN
9780880102698
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.65

Paperback. For this study, Bell held interviews with over 100 of Childerley's residents, exploring their perspectives on class, gender and politics. He found that most felt a moral ambivalence over class and felt that by living close to nature they had an alternative - the identity of a "country person". Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 6 line drawings, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFC; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226041988
ISBN
9780226041988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.81

Hardcover. This highly topical book presents recent, significant research from eight nations where childcare markets are the norm. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429339
ISBN
9781847429339
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.79

Paperback. Editor(s): Woods, Annie. Num Pages: 144 pages, 3 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNF; JNLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 244 x 9. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138688193
ISBN
9781138688193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.45

Paperback. This book sets out a child-centred approach to foster care which argues against thinking about children purely from a psychological perspective and instead places children's views, rights and needs at the centre of care. It sets out the theory behind working with children who are fostered, and discusses children's views about the fostering system. Num Pages: 200 pages, 3 tables, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSF; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051743
ISBN
9781849051743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 684.
Publisher
British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9781873868133
ISBN
9781873868133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.27

Paperback. This book brings together contributions from international experts in order to define child well-being and to further understand how it can improve children's lives. This edited collection is essential reading for all those involved in understanding children's lives and who have responsibility for improving them. Editor(s): McAuley, Colette; Rose, Wendy; Pugh, Gillian. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 tables, 8 figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843109259
ISBN
9781843109259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.09

Hardcover. Editor(s): Fernandes, Laura M. Num Pages: 254 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 185 x 258 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606923825
ISBN
9781606923825
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 344.17
€ 236.14

Hardback. Editor(s): Stewart, Charles T.; Roberts, Ronald O. Num Pages: 169 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
169
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781622571420
ISBN
9781622571420
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.94
€ 129.44

Hardcover. Editor(s): Wilson, Aubrey D.; Ryan, Sally G. Num Pages: 326 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 186 x 23. Weight in Grams: 782.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613247136
ISBN
9781613247136
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 333.60
€ 229.00

Paperback. The contributors to this book provide a comprehensive review of child care policy and practice. They present evaluations and critiques of new or impending legislation and policies, and describe innovative services for children and young people who are deemed to be in need of protection, care or control. Editor(s): Hill, Malcolm; Aldgate, Jane. Num Pages: 278 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB1; JKSN; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853023163
ISBN
9781853023163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.09

Paperback. Based on extensive studies into child welfare services, this important book brings together research into what works in service provision for minority ethnic families. Reviewing studies of the nature and adequacy of the services provided, and the outcomes for the children and their families, this book provides guidance for policy and practice. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102694
ISBN
9781843102694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.09

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813534633
ISBN
9780813534633
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.67

Hardback. This volume assembles research on child neglect, kinship care, and the effects before, during and after the employment of foster care. Concluding with an account of family reunification efforts, the final section offers insight into alternative methods of reuniting children with their families. Editor(s): Barth, Richard P.; Berrick, Jill Duerr; Gilbert, Neil. Num Pages: 312 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231106528
ISBN
9780231106528
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.83
€ 111.69

Paperback. This volume culls the most important and provocative research and policy analysis in the child welfare field and is an essential guide for understanding the burgeoning field of children's services. Editor(s): Barth, Richard P.; Berrick, Jill Duerr; Gilbert, Neil. Num Pages: 392 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080750
ISBN
9780231080750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.86
€ 42.55

Hardback. This volume culls the most important and provocative research and policy analysis in the child welfare field and is an essential guide for understanding the burgeoning field of children's services. Editor(s): Barth, Richard P.; Berrick, Jill Duerr; Gilbert, Neil. Num Pages: 392 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 166. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080743
ISBN
9780231080743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 146.83
€ 112.58

Paperback. This book explores the implications of recent research for all those concerned with child welfare and social work. It addresses the present concerns as expressed by Government bodies and central Government enquiries regarding the services and policies relating to children in need of care and attention. Editor(s): Iwaniec, Dorota; Hill, Malcolm. Num Pages: 304 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSN; JPQB; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028120
ISBN
9781853028120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.40

Hardback. Editor(s): Mallon, Gerald P.; Hess, Peg McCartt. Num Pages: 776 pages, 3 recorded music items. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 179 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1540.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
1056
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231151801
ISBN
9780231151801
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.59
€ 85.64

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