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Hardcover. This edited collection provides the first in-depth analysis of social policies and the risks faced by young people. The book explores the effects of both the economic crisis and austerity policies on the lives of young Europeans, examining both the precarity of youth transitions, and the function of welfare state policies. Editor(s): Antonucci, Lorenza; Hamilton, Myra; Roberts, Steven. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages, No more than 20 tables and 10 graphs/charts. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSP2; JKS; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137370518
- ISBN
- 9781137370518
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Paperback. This book is about young people trying to find answers, or at least trying to live more comfortably with the question. Using dozens of recognisable vignettes, Luxmoore explores young people's anxieties about ordinariness and extraordinariness, anxieties that affect everything: their behaviour, choices, relationships, happiness. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN2; JMC; JNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051859
- ISBN
- 9781849051859
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.81
€ 24.81
Hardback. Analyses the knowledge, beliefs and behaviours that comprise the environmental attitudes of young people in the Asia-Pacific region and the cultural, political and educational contexts that have shaped them. Editor(s): Fien, John; Yencken, David; Sykes, Helen. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1M; JNKD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009440
- ISBN
- 9781402009440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
Paperback. Editor(s): Fien, John; Yencken, David; Sykes, Helen. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNLB; JNU; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401741965
- ISBN
- 9789401741965
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.92
€ 126.92
paperback. In a period of rapid social and economic change, labour markets are undergoing major transformations. This book explores the changing fortunes of young people in Europe's flexible and precarious labour markets and the range of policies that are being developed to help them deal with the problems they face. Editor(s): Bradley, Harriet; Hoof, Jacques Van. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345875
- ISBN
- 9781861345875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 40.17
€ 41.99
€ 40.17
Hardback. This book examines the application of psychological thinking and practice in addressing youth crime. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, it provides an essential and up-to-date account of the field and the challenges of applying effective psychological approaches within forensic settings for young people. Editor(s): Rogers, Andrew; Harvey, Joel; Law, Heather. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSM; JKVQ2; JMK; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359780
- ISBN
- 9781137359780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.07
€ 130.07
Paperback. This book examines the application of psychological thinking and practice in addressing youth crime. With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, it provides an essential and up-to-date account of the field and the challenges of applying effective psychological approaches within forensic settings for young people. Editor(s): Rogers, Andrew; Harvey, Joel; Law, Heather. Num Pages: 400 pages, 32. BIC Classification: JKSM; JKVQ2; JMK; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359797
- ISBN
- 9781137359797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.10
€ 140.10
Paperback. This book is about boyfriends and girlfriends - getting them, keeping them and moving on from them. The book will be essential reading for professionals and parents struggling with the ferocity of young people's feelings where 'I love you!' and 'I hate you!' are never far apart. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN2; JMC; JMD; JNH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050555
- ISBN
- 9781849050555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.81
€ 24.81
Hardback. Editor(s): Pilcher, Jane; Williams, John; Pole, Christopher. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBL; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403933683
- ISBN
- 9781403933683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Paperback. An authoritative text highlighting the key issues affecting young people taking the step from leaving care to adulthood. Covers relevant research, policy and practice, and advises on how best to understand, prepare and support young people. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 230 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052443
- ISBN
- 9781849052443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Hardcover. This book explores the challenge of making a life: finding meaning, livelihood and social connectedness. Drawing on research with young people, the analysis goes beyond traditional treatment of youth issues or 'problems', providing discussion of topics like young people's learning and work, their creativity, wellbeing and active citizenship. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230549289
- ISBN
- 9780230549289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90
Paperback. This book explores the challenge of making a life: finding meaning, livelihood and social connectedness. Drawing on research with young people, the analysis goes beyond traditional treatment of youth issues or 'problems', providing discussion of topics like young people's learning and work, their creativity, wellbeing and active citizenship. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBK; JKS; JKSN; JN; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349361748
- ISBN
- 9781349361748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mendes, Philip; Snow, Pamela. Num Pages: 430 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 29. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137556387
- ISBN
- 9781137556387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.40
€ 140.40
Hardcover. In this comparative study of young people's educational careers in England and Germany, individual factors, social class, school and country characteristics are shown jointly to shape these careers through mutually reinforcing processes. Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is combined with interview analysis to explore generative mechanisms. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DFG; JNF; JNLC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137355492
- ISBN
- 9781137355492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.54
€ 66.54
Hardback. The broader societal implications of voting age requirements is explored in this in-depth overview, in addition to the legislative bar against youth voting in North America and in Commonwealth countries. The text uniquely addresses the youth vote as a fundamental human rights concern. Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JMC; JMK; JPA; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189625
- ISBN
- 9789048189625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.25
€ 133.25
hardcover. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBK; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319536309
- ISBN
- 9783319536309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.40
€ 116.40
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137341303
- ISBN
- 9781137341303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.08
€ 140.08
Hardback. Num Pages: 145 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSP; JPB; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 145
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137592422
- ISBN
- 9781137592422
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.46
€ 72.46
Paperback. This book explores the problems that arise when death is not openly discussed with young people and offers invaluable advice about how best to allay concerns without pretending that there are easy answers. It covers all of the key issues and supports professionals in asking young people the difficult question, "Do you think much about death?" Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JNC; MMJT; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 144 x 9. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053204
- ISBN
- 9781849053204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.81
€ 24.81
Hardcover. Editor(s): Robertson, Margaret; Williams, Michael. Num Pages: 241 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 263 x 188 x 22. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594540295
- ISBN
- 9781594540295
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.43€ 81.20
€ 116.43
€ 81.20