Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
paperback. This book examines surveillance as both cause and effect of social and political problems. Editor(s): Hier, Sean P.; Greenberg, Josh. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JPV; KNSS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774816120
- ISBN
- 9780774816120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.72
€ 44.99
€ 39.72
Hardback. This book examines surveillance as both cause and effect of social and political problems. Editor(s): Hier, Sean P.; Greenberg, Josh. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 b/w photos, 12 tables, 1 chart. BIC Classification: JKSW1; JPV; KNSS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774816113
- ISBN
- 9780774816113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.66
€ 118.66
Hardback. This comprehensive exploration of the origins and development of family allowances offers inventive insights into Canada's welfare state and social policy over the past half century. Num Pages: 384 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBLW; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 4217. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774815727
- ISBN
- 9780774815727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.66
€ 118.66
Paperback. A social and political history of Community Chests, and the development of Canada's welfare state. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 5817 x 4217. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774814744
- ISBN
- 9780774814744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.72
€ 44.99
€ 39.72
Hardback. Contributors contemplate the evolution of child protection policy and practice in BC, addressing political influences on structural arrangements, cultural traditions of First Nations clients, and establishing community control over services. Editor(s): Foster, Leslie T.; Wharf, Brian. Num Pages: 256 pages, approx. 13 figures, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; JKSB1; JKSN; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774813723
- ISBN
- 9780774813723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.98
€ 118.98
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
€ 118.98
€ 118.98
Paperback. The authors show how an innovative program - an unexpected partnership between an Aboriginal tribal council and the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care - has strengthened community capacity to design and deliver culturally appropriate programs to support young children's development. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812313
- ISBN
- 9780774812313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.68
€ 44.99
€ 39.68
Hardback. The authors show how an innovative program - an unexpected partnership between an Aboriginal tribal council and the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care - has strengthened community capacity to design and deliver culturally appropriate programs to support young children's development. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 b&w illustrations, 9 tables, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 17. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774812306
- ISBN
- 9780774812306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.66
€ 118.66
Hardback. Is Canada becoming a more polarized society? Or is it a kind-hearted nation that takes care of its disadvantaged? Editor(s): Green, David A.; Kesselman, Jonathan R. Series: Equality | Security | Community. Num Pages: 480 pages, 60 figures, 55 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFC; JKS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774812078
- ISBN
- 9780774812078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.98
€ 118.98
Hardback. From UI to EI examines the history of Canada's unemployment insurance system and the rights it grants to the unemployed. Translator(s): Howard, Richard. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774811224
- ISBN
- 9780774811224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.39
€ 118.39
Hardback. Over the last twenty years, the feminist ethic of care has had a significant impact on the study of ethics and political philosophy. Hankivsky develops the concept of a publicly viable ethic of care, and applies it to several Canadian social policy issues. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774810708
- ISBN
- 9780774810708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.66
€ 118.66
Paperback. The author demonstrates how calls for family-friendly employment policies have met with inappropriate action on the part of successive governments. The text explains why federal governments have been able to implement employment equity policies, but failed to develop a national child care system. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFJ; JFSJ1; JHBL; JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774808217
- ISBN
- 9780774808217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.72
€ 44.99
€ 39.72
Paperback. The book covers a spectrum of key concerns within the field of child and youth care in Canada, and presents an analysis that spans a variety of program areas. Editor(s): Denholm, Carey; Ferguson, Roy V.; Pence, Alan R. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774804233
- ISBN
- 9780774804233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.81
€ 44.99
€ 39.81
Paperback. This book reflects the complexity of ethical questions, but develops them in relation to a single general theme: that of the involvement of the elderly in the design of social policy and the research which affects them. Editor(s): Thornton, James E.; Winkler, Earl R. Num Pages: 540 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFME; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5830 x 3895. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 540
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774803106
- ISBN
- 9780774803106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.81
€ 44.99
€ 39.81
Hardback. The issues associated with population ageing are already assuming prominence in OECD countries. This volume describes the modelling approaches and research, providing insights into how different countries are facing the challenges associated with population ageing. Editor(s): Harding, Ann; Gupta, Anil. Series: International Symposia in Economic Theory & Econometrics. Num Pages: 536 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313433
- ISBN
- 9780762313433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.12
€ 161.12
Hardback. "Research on Employment for Persons with Severe Mental Illness". Editor(s): Fisher, William H. Series: Research in Community & Mental Health S. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: JKSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780762311293
- ISBN
- 9780762311293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.58
€ 125.58
Hardback. Successful social work practice is underpinned by knowledge, theories and research findings from a range of related disciplines, key among which is psychology. This timely book offers a grounded and engaging guide to psychology's vital role at the heart of contemporary social work practice. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745696300
- ISBN
- 9780745696300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.93
€ 70.93
Hardback. The extraordinary rise of China is one of the greatest global stories of recent times. However, China's development has been described as uneven, uncoordinated, and unsustainable , and has now reached a critical turning point. Series: China Today. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745680569
- ISBN
- 9780745680569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.77
€ 64.77
hardcover. Reflective practice is an essential skill for those working in health and social care, but why is it so vital and how can it be learned? As inter-disciplinary working becomes more common, finding shared ways of reflection on practice are becoming more and more important. Series: Key Themes in Health and Social Care. Num Pages: 188 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745654232
- ISBN
- 9780745654232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Hardback. Professionalism is a complex and highly disputed idea of crucial importance in a range of fields, not least health and social care. It can inspire people by reminding them of workplace ideals and the value of occupational expertise. Series: Key Themes in Health and Social Care. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MBD; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 151 x 45. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745653167
- ISBN
- 9780745653167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.45
€ 58.45