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Paperback. Considers the reasons behind the limited success of welfare-reform initiatives and offers evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of welfare policy. Drawing on ethnographic studies of Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Kenosha, Wisconsin, this work aims to clarify the role of social capital for both individuals and institutions. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231126519
ISBN
9780231126519
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.42

Hardback. This title is based on a report commissioned by the "National Institute of Mental Health", and addresses two main areas: the mental health consequences of torture and related violence and trauma, and the status of scientific knowledge. The text also includes research recommendations. Editor(s): Montgomery, John D.; Inkeles, Alex. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from policy sciences, 33:3-4, 2001
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792372738
ISBN
9780792372738
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.12

Paperback. In this unique collection, the social capital - relationships and networks - of children and young people, and in one case parents and teachers, is explored in a wide range of formal and informal settings. Editor(s): Allan, Julie; Catts, Ralph. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429278
ISBN
9781847429278
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.41

Hardback. This book represents a landmark consideration of the diverse meanings, causal foundations, and positive and negative consequences of social capital, with a particular focus on its role in mitigating or enhancing social inequalities. Editor(s): Kay, Fiona M.; Johnston, Richard. Series: Equality | Security | Community. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 figures, 24 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFF; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774813099
ISBN
9780774813099
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.81

Paperback. How can European societies more effectively promote the active engagement of immigrants and their children in the political and civic life of the countries where they live? This book examines the effect of migrants' individual attributes and resources, their social capital and the political opportunities on their political integration. Editor(s): Morales, L.; Giugni, M. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JHM; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349318797
ISBN
9781349318797
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 123.36

Hardback. Editor(s): Johnson, C. Douglas. Num Pages: 342 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 183 x 23. Weight in Grams: 720.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634826532
ISBN
9781634826532
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 311.34
€ 230.17

Paperback. This book is a comprehensive guide to strategic social care management, covering all the knowledge and skills that managers in the 21st century must have, and showing how to make theory a practical reality. It will be essential reading for anyone involved in managing or leading practice either in the front line or at a more strategic level. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 figures/tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843109860
ISBN
9781843109860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.42

Paperback. This book provides a definitive critical introduction to service user views and involvement. It addresses both the theoretical and practical issues of service user involvement, and includes initiatives on the impact and outcomes from involvement. Editor(s): Beresford, Peter; Carr, Sarah. Series Editor(s): Lishman, Joyce. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050753
ISBN
9781849050753
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.42

Paperback. In this stimulating book, William Cockerham, a leading medical sociologist, assesses the evidence that social factors have direct causal effects on health and many diseases. He argues that stress, poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, and unpleasant living and work conditions can all be directly associated with illness. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBNS; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745661209
ISBN
9780745661209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.51

Hardcover. This textbook introduces debates about the nature and meaning of social change. The authors offer a new way of thinking about the processes of change, reconsidering the roles played by time and space. Editor(s): Jordan, Tim; Pile, Steve. Series: Sociology & Society S. Num Pages: 360 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1262.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631233114
ISBN
9780631233114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.51

Hardback. Prev. published under title: Social and cultural change. Num Pages: 458 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 188 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1130.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
3 ed
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442202993
ISBN
9781442202993
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.08

paperback. Editor(s): Gibbon, Peter. Num Pages: 381 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Nordic Africa Inst
Condition
New
SKU
V9789171063311
ISBN
9789171063311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.42

Hardcover. Series: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization in association with Liverpool University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906764845
ISBN
9781906764845
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.90

Hardback. Reading texts in relation to feminist, queer, and race theory and Buddhist philosophy, this book argues that an understanding of spirit is critical to explaining the power that social movements have to change hearts, minds, and social structures. Series: The Politics of Intersectionality. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; JPV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
294
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230117273
ISBN
9780230117273
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.11
€ 56.48

Hardback. Series: Center for International Affairs, Harvard University. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691644059
ISBN
9780691644059
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.89

Hardcover. Editor(s): Cheung, Chau-kiu. Num Pages: 299 pages. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 259 x 20. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626187849
ISBN
9781626187849
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 300.64
€ 202.44

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 799.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691647821
ISBN
9780691647821
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.46
€ 147.86

Paperback. Email communications, social media, and mobile are important, but how will they help our nonprofit and the issues we work on? Most importantly, how the heck do we integrate and utilize these tools successfully? This book intends to answer these questions. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; UBJ; UDBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 177 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118288337
ISBN
9781118288337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.05

Hardback. Series: Princeton Studies on the Near East. Num Pages: 202 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC1; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 371.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691648811
ISBN
9780691648811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.82

Paperback. aeo Represents a radical departure in the sociology of development incorporating much more historical and geographical material to the development/dependency debate. aeo Spybey uses Giddena s Structuration Theory as a conceptual framework. aeo Includes discussion of the implications of East Asian success and Islamic resurgence. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 369.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cambridge
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745607306
ISBN
9780745607306
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.00

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