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Social welfare & social services
Hardback. Social Work explores the dilemmas and tensions that practitioners are compelled to resolve in their daily work. Drawing on a broad range of theories, Social Work outlines the knowledge, skills and values that enable practitioners to respond more effectively to the demands made of them in fluid and constantly changing contexts. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745623825
- ISBN
- 9780745623825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.71
€ 76.71
Paperback. This book redefines the issue of disability as a social rather than an individual problem and considers the implications of this view for the provision of services and for social work practice. It looks at the experience of people with disabilities in society, and the influence that their organisations have had on service provision. Editor(s): Oliver, Michael. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853021787
- ISBN
- 9781853021787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Paperback. Essential knowledge and skills are examined in this introduction and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research, case scenarios and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, this text will stimulate interest and actively engage the reader. Num Pages: 760 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1410.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Number of pages
- 760
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408244708
- ISBN
- 9781408244708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.75
€ 69.75
Hardback. What are the key ideas that underpin social work practice? This title presents the ideas which have informed social work practice over the years. It includes commentaries that allow the reader to understand the texts on their own terms as well as to be aware of their relations to each other and to the wider social work context. Editor(s): Cree, Viviene E. Series: Student Social Work. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415499729
- ISBN
- 9780415499729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.55
€ 217.55
Paperback. The second edition of this popular social work practice text more fully addresses the connection between social justice and human rights. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442600393
- ISBN
- 9781442600393
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 43.11
€ 47.99
€ 43.11
Paperback. This book is a key text that will help students link the theory of working with socially excluded people to practice. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 171 x 240 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Open University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335245857
- ISBN
- 9780335245857
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Paperback. This original and stimulating book examines contemporary issues in social work, particularly exploring the politicisation of the profession from the 1970s onwards. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420442
- ISBN
- 9781847420442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.70
€ 38.99
€ 37.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 54 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 6. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 54
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628089035
- ISBN
- 9781628089035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.08€ 57.06
€ 81.08
€ 57.06
Paperback. The practical and ethical challenges facing human service professionals working with refugees, asylum seekers and other people subject to immigration controls are discussed in this book. The contributors explore the tensions that exist between anti-oppressive values and the role professionals increasingly play as 'gate keepers' to services. Editor(s): Hayes, Debra; Humphries, Beth. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101949
- ISBN
- 9781843101949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.47
€ 37.47
Paperback. This report explores the problems and opportunities presented for child protection workers responding to child abuse that occurred in the context of violence towards the child(ren)'s mother. The author provides good practice examples for overcoming the traditional difficulties in this area. Num Pages: 56 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE3; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 231.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341907
- ISBN
- 9781861341907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.82
€ 43.82
Paperback. * Examines psychological theory such as development, social learning, humanistic, mental health and counselling in the context of social work. * Covers aspects such as making assessments, ethics, interviewing and working in groups. Num Pages: 256 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JKSN; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854331106
- ISBN
- 9781854331106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.15
€ 51.15
Hardback. There is nothing like this on the market that focuses on young people as a whole, rather than on sectors of youth (e.g. young offenders, young people in care etc. ) Suitable on a wide range of social work courses, e.g. children and families, drugs and alcohol users, mental health, family support - should be widely marketed. Series: Social Work in Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745639123
- ISBN
- 9780745639123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.74
€ 70.74
Paperback. There is nothing like this on the market that focuses on young people as a whole, rather than on sectors of youth (e.g. young offenders, young people in care etc. ) Suitable on a wide range of social work courses, e.g. children and families, drugs and alcohol users, mental health, family support - should be widely marketed. Series: Social Work in Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 226 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745639130
- ISBN
- 9780745639130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.41
€ 31.41
Paperback. An introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP) which explores the fundamentals of the approach in social work. It looks at its origins, implications and effectiveness as well as early intervention and family support in a broader context. Editor(s): Davies, Keith. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055499
- ISBN
- 9781849055499
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.80
€ 33.80
Hardback. This is the second book in the Social Work in Theory and Practice series that began with Roger Smith's 'Social Work with Young People' in Sept 08. Series: Social Work in Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 182 x 18. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745639550
- ISBN
- 9780745639550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.74
€ 70.74
Paperback. This is the second book in the Social Work in Theory and Practice series that began with Roger Smith's 'Social Work with Young People' in Sept 08. Series: Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745639567
- ISBN
- 9780745639567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.41
€ 31.41
Hardback. This fully revised and updated third edition of a classic text includes seven new chapters that reflect the most recent developments in group practice. Part of the book's enduring appeal is its vivid depiction of actual group work and the challenges that arise. Using an ecosystem approach, they set forth a generic framework for practice with diverse groups. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 168 x 32. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116329
- ISBN
- 9780231116329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.77€ 60.48
€ 78.77
€ 60.48
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446267592
- ISBN
- 9781446267592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 39.89
€ 42.99
€ 39.89
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473942943
- ISBN
- 9781473942943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.46
€ 37.99
€ 36.46
Hardback. An introduction to professional values and ethics in social work, this work also considers the evolution of social work standards throughout the profession's history. It includes: discussion of the moral dialogue between practitioner and client; brief vignettes, illustrating difficult ethical decisions; guidance on informed consent; and more. Series: Foundations of Social Work Knowledge Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- third edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137881
- ISBN
- 9780231137881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.16€ 105.66
€ 140.16
€ 105.66