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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. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861346421
ISBN
9781861346421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.96

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.15

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861345721
ISBN
9781861345721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.12

paperback. Using the idea of the social division of welfare as a template, this book assesses different approaches to retirement pensions policy, highlighting their relative strengths and weaknesses. An invaluable resource for social science students and for those who teach them. Economists and pension practitioners will also find food for thought here. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9figs.2tabs. BIC Classification: JFF; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861342829
ISBN
9781861342829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.92

paperback. This book examines the contribution of the NHS to the multi-agency and inter-professional child protection process. It examines the roles played by health professionals within child protection and investigates the nature and operation of the central policy community and local provider networks. Num Pages: 224 pages, 2figs.5tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 301.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861342447
ISBN
9781861342447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.53

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
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.20

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429704
ISBN
9781847429704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.86

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429674
ISBN
9781847429674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.45

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428912
ISBN
9781847428912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.68

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428820
ISBN
9781847428820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.27

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428530
ISBN
9781847428530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.48

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
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 46.32

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428455
ISBN
9781847428455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.58

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847428387
ISBN
9781847428387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 40.81

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
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.54

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 37.95

Paperback. This book provides a socio-historical account of the changing treatment of disabled people in Britain from the 1940s to the present day. It asks whether life has really changed for disabled people and shows the value of using biographical methods in new and critical ways to examine social and historical change over time. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427861
ISBN
9781847427861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.58

Paperback. Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion. Editor(s): Scharf, Thomas; Keating, Norah C. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427724
ISBN
9781847427724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.45

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427663
ISBN
9781847427663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.03

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427359
ISBN
9781847427359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.22

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