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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. When middle-class residents fled American cities in the 1960s and '70s, government services and investment capital left too. Countless urban neighborhoods entered phases of precipitous decline, prompting the creation of community-based organizations to bring resources back to the city. This book examines such organizations that drive urban life. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 halftones, 3 maps, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFFA; JFSG; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226509075
- ISBN
- 9780226509075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
Paperback / so. Series: Soziale Arbeit ALS Wohlfahrtsproduktion. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFD; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658070991
- ISBN
- 9783658070991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.23
€ 75.23
paperback. Editor(s): Potter, Nicole. Series: Beitrage Zur Sozialen Arbeit An Schulen. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer VS United States
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531184586
- ISBN
- 9783531184586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.68
€ 68.68
Hardback. Exploring the globalization of reproductive labour, this book expands a traditional focus on domestic workers and presents an important analysis of the international migration of professional nurses and religious care workers. The study covers a range of countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBL; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230005341
- ISBN
- 9780230005341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.26
€ 144.26
Paperback. Collects together key papers by international leaders in the field from a range of sources that explain the concepts, actors and processes that constitute global social policy. This book covers emergence of global social policy as an expanding field of practice, and the impact of globalisation on key welfare discourses and governance mechanisms. Editor(s): Yeates, Nicola; Holden, Chris. Num Pages: 544 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423771
- ISBN
- 9781847423771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 25.22
€ 42.99
€ 25.22
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781498780742
- ISBN
- 9781498780742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.68
€ 38.68
Paperback. Describing some of the innovative work taking place in domestic violence and child protection work, this book looks at how interventions for children exposed to domestic violence are being developed, how services for abusive fathers have evolved and discusses a number of new initiatives in the field of interagency risk assessment. Editor(s): Humphreys, Cathy; Stanley, Nicky. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849054850
- ISBN
- 9781849054850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.80
€ 33.80
Paperback. This book explores what is meant by transformative supervision and how it can be undertaken. It examines the key factors that contribute to the transformative function, such as the role of observation and questioning, the importance of working with emotions, and exploring intuition. Num Pages: 144 pages, 4 figures/tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 169 x 10. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052542
- ISBN
- 9781849052542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.05
€ 26.05
Identifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at School
Nickerson, Amanda B.; Reeves, Melissa A.; Bro...
Paperback. Emphasizing prevention as well as intervention, this text clearly defines PTSD, explains its adverse affects on children's academic and social-emotional skills, and offers expert guidance on how to recognize student needs and provide appropriate services. Series: Developmental Psychopathology at School. Num Pages: 180 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; JNC; MJW; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441946423
- ISBN
- 9781441946423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138787711
- ISBN
- 9781138787711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.22
€ 85.22
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781412962506
- ISBN
- 9781412962506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.83
€ 46.99
€ 46.83
Paperback. Lost for Words is an innovative "loss awareness" training package designed for teachers and carers supporting children who are experiencing bereavement. All the required resources are included with the pack, including templates for OHP transparencies, handouts for trainees and a bibliography for further reading. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 9. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103240
- ISBN
- 9781843103240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.74
€ 43.99
€ 43.74
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
€ 22.76
€ 22.76
Paperback. This accessible book captures the reality of young people's experiences, their relationships and the things that are important to them. Using in-depth examples from his many years' experience, Nick Luxmoore outlines a creative approach that will enable professionals to respond appropriately to the complex needs of young people. Num Pages: 144 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSN; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 9. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029097
- ISBN
- 9781853029097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.44
€ 22.44
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
€ 22.76
€ 22.76
Paperback. A collection of supervision stories from an experienced counselling supervisor, this book explores issues specific to counselling young people. From stories of counsellors at the start of their career facing their first hurdles to accounts of the author's own work after 40 years, this engaging book will improve practice and communication. Num Pages: 192 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785922855
- ISBN
- 9781785922855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.48
€ 26.48
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
€ 22.76
€ 22.76
Paperback. Feeling Like Crap explores how a young person's self is constructed, and what might help that self to feel more valued and confident. It demonstrates how listening to, engaging with and being respectful of young people can provide the support they need to help them repair their sense of self and offer them new possibilities and directions in life. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; JNH; JNSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106821
- ISBN
- 9781843106821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.39
€ 22.39
Paperback. This book meets the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource providing relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN2; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103530
- ISBN
- 9781843103530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.20
€ 52.20
Hardcover. Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need. Series: Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745672595
- ISBN
- 9780745672595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.74
€ 70.74