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Paperback. A frank, salacious and often shocking portrait of an institution Num Pages: 448 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBTB; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Murray Press
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848544017
ISBN
9781848544017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Child Adoption is a straightforward, concise and comprehensive guide which adoptive parents and the professionals who advise them will find invaluable. R.A.C. Hoksbergen covers the practical and emotional issues and possible problems which affect child and parents in adoption. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
118
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853024153
ISBN
9781853024153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.46

Paperback. Based on a long-term study of the policies of seven European nations towards lone mothers, this book reveals the contrasting attitudes in Europe today towards lone motherhood. The contributors examine the specific categorisation and treatment of lone mothers as well as the problems created by the obvious conflict in the parent-worker role. Editor(s): Lewis, Jane. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 353.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853024610
ISBN
9781853024610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 36.89

Paperback. In The Social Symbolism of Grief and Mourning Roger Grainger focuses on the role of funerals in promoting the personal and social adjustment of the bereaved. Tying together folklore with funeral practices, the author has created a work that examines the anthropological, psychological and superstitious aspects of our relationship to death and dying. Num Pages: 160 pages, appendix, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHBZ; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853024801
ISBN
9781853024801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 42.91

Paperback. In this rich and humane book Ann Orbach explores, from the point of view of a psychotherapist, the subject of death in all its manifestations. Her intention is to look at death and what it means to us, as a means of coming to terms with the inevitable, and helping others to do so. Num Pages: 200 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JHBZ; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853025532
ISBN
9781853025532
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.05

Paperback. Writing from a dramatherapist's perspective, Grainger looks at methods of researching the arts therapies, and how particular definitions of research affect our understanding and practising of arts therapies. He places approaches to research in four categories: quantitative research, qualitative research, action research and art-based research. Num Pages: 180 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBC; MMZ; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026546
ISBN
9781853026546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.41

Paperback. Reflecting current political and policy priorities, this book focuses on new developments designed to promote these family and network relationships. The book examines both care policies and individual schemes which involve families and other network members in the planning and care of children looked after in residential units or children's homes. Editor(s): Chakrabarti, Mono; Hill, Malcolm. Num Pages: 248 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026874
ISBN
9781853026874
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 36.89

Paperback. Focusing on the nature of relationships, this book continues the story of the five people with learning disabilities from Helping People with a Learning Disability Explore Choice. Sections for the carer draw out the issues raised in each chapter and suggest ways of exploring them in discussions and exercises for groups and individuals. Illustrator(s): Baker, Tim. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853026881
ISBN
9781853026881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.86

Paperback. The contributors to this topical volume explore the role of family support in promoting the welfare of children and their families. The book integrates concepts and experiences from an international perspective, different levels of analysis (society, community and family) and different loci of intervention. Editor(s): Canavan, John; Dolan, Pat; Pinkerton, John. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028502
ISBN
9781853028502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.28

Paperback. This book is based on the life accounts of 244 children of minority ethnic origin who were placed with predominantly white foster carers and adopters. The book provides a most interesting overview of the decision-making and planning processes that shape the placement in care of children of minority ethnic origin in the UK. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBK; JHMP; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 353.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028755
ISBN
9781853028755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.68

Paperback. More than 125,000 children in the UK alone are 'sentenced' to separation from their imprisoned parents. This book draws on extensive research and experience to examine the effect this kind of separation can have on the emotional development of a child and on family relationships. They make suggestions for work with prisoners and families. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JHBK; JKVP; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029721
ISBN
9781853029721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.10

Spiral bound. With training materials for a two-day course, this flexible practical resource is for organisations wishing to involve young people in the recruitment of staff, volunteers and mentors Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBL; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 17. .
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
Spi
Number of pages
122
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900990776
ISBN
9781900990776
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 39.30

Paperback. Series: What Works. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 11. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Barnardo's
Edition
Rev Ed
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904659006
ISBN
9781904659006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.06

Paperback. Based on two linked studies, this report explores how families living in disadvantaged communities manage parent child relationships during middle childhood Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 6. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904787709
ISBN
9781904787709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Salemink, Oscar. Num Pages: 2 illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; JHB; JHMC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP
Condition
New
SKU
V9786162151187
ISBN
9786162151187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.80

Paperback. Language and culture are often seen as unique characteristics of human beings. This work examines the neurological evolution of our emotional repertoire and implications for current social behaviour and argues that our ability to use a wide array of emotions evolved long before spoken language. Num Pages: 208 pages, 13 line diagrams 1 half-tone 8 tables. BIC Classification: CFA; JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804737203
ISBN
9780804737203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.35

Paperback. Editor(s): Tod, Angela M.; Hirst, Julia. Num Pages: 172 pages, 3 black & white tables, 9 black & white halftones, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JHBC; MBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415633932
ISBN
9780415633932
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 47.93

Hardcover. Charlotte Perkins Gilman is one of the most important women contributors to classical sociology, primarily because of the originality and significance of her theoretical work. The essays selected for this volume feature essays of interest to sociologists from across a spectrum of disciplines: economics, literature, women's studies. Editor(s): Lengermann, Professor Patricia. Series Editor(s): Chalcraft, Professor David; Sica, Professor Alan. Series: The International Library of Essays in Classical Sociology. Num Pages: 562 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 169. Weight in Grams: 1310.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
562
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780754678106
ISBN
9780754678106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 396.58

Paperback. Filling in a key chapter in communications history, this title offers an examination of the rise of the "global media" between 1860 and 1930. It analyzes the connections between the development of a global communication infrastructure, the creation of national telegraph and wireless systems, and news agencies. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 456 pages, 25 illustrations, 13 tables, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJC; HBTB; JFD; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 47. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822339281
ISBN
9780822339281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, 6 black & white halftones, 1 black. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138833364
ISBN
9781138833364
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 45.45

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