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hardcover. Responds to concerns about preparing social workers to deal with a health-care industry that is seeing rapidly changing institutions, fiscal constraints, and populations with complex social health-care needs. Looks as the context of social work practice, current practice issues, continuing education, and fieldwork. Also published as Social Work in Num Pages: 170 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 156. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780789000101
- ISBN
- 9780789000101
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.53
€ 160.53
Hardcover. Reveals how caring adults in cities across America are trying to turn young lives around. Marc Freedman shows how ordinary citizens can reach out to the children who are growing up in poverty and community violence. Num Pages: 182 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 130 x 40. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781555425579
- ISBN
- 9781555425579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.73
€ 47.73
Paperback. population, and present a balanced-and reassuring-assessment of the future. Num Pages: 304 pages, 9, 8 black & white line drawings, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801888649
- ISBN
- 9780801888649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.18
€ 35.99
€ 30.18
Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 9 figures, 9 Tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKSN; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231148207
- ISBN
- 9780231148207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.87€ 79.61
€ 105.87
€ 79.61
Paperback. Invisible Victims outlines the range and nature of crimes against people with learning difficulties, and the way the law does - or should - relate to these crimes. It discusses the sources of victimization and deals with prevention specifically from the perspective of learning disabilities. Num Pages: 160 pages, references. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFFG; JKSN; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853023095
- ISBN
- 9781853023095
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.10
€ 43.10
Paperback. Editor(s): Paddon, Grace. Num Pages: 74 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 7. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633217805
- ISBN
- 9781633217805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.26€ 67.17
€ 96.26
€ 67.17
Paperback. This book asserts that a good understanding of child development and attachment theory is essential to effective therapeutic parenting of a traumatized child, it details the roots of trauma as well as the impact this has on a child's ability to maintain normal family bonds, whether with birth or foster parents, or staff in a residential setting. Series: Delivering Recovery. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MJW; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103288
- ISBN
- 9781843103288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.84
€ 24.84
Paperback. Aims to challenge stereotypes of negotiating parenthood within the context of poverty, live-away status, and black American manhood. This book examines the macro or cultural elements that encompass men's daily lives. It also explores the forces that define the social world of fathers, and looks at what others expect of men as fathers. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ2; JFSL3; JHBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231115551
- ISBN
- 9780231115551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.38
€ 45.38
Paperback. Historically, there have been two main approaches to the proper role and function of science in social work. This work presents a balanced appraisal, demonstrating how the fruits of scientific research can aid clinical practice. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231118255
- ISBN
- 9780231118255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.84
€ 48.84
Paperback. Based on incisive analyses of economic globalization, class, politics, and bureaucracy, this book argues that the perfection of the free market is a myth. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231123815
- ISBN
- 9780231123815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.18
€ 38.99
€ 28.18
Paperback. Social workers are typically trained in an urban context and are unprepared for the difficulties and challenges of rural social work yet rural areas experience the greatest need for licensed social workers. Editor(s): Scales, T. Laine; Streeter, Calvin L.; Cooper, H. Stephen. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: JFSF; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 191 x 19. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118445167
- ISBN
- 9781118445167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.96
€ 65.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231167536
- ISBN
- 9780231167536
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.40
€ 29.99
€ 21.40
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
€ 36.89
€ 36.89
Hardcover. Editor(s): Parker, Janice E. Num Pages: 181 pages, tables & diagrams. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW1; JP; JW; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617619953
- ISBN
- 9781617619953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.66€ 143.24
€ 210.66
€ 143.24
Hardback. This volume presents selected papers presented at the International Microsimulation Conference on Population Ageing and Health: Modelling Our Future held in Canberra, Australia in December 2003; and recent thinking in the field of microsimulation as reflected in special contributions by some of the leading experts in the field. Editor(s): Gupta, Anil; Harding, Ann. Series: International Symposia in Economic Theory & Econometrics. Num Pages: 604 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444530059
- ISBN
- 9780444530059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.96
€ 250.96
Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW3; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655108
- ISBN
- 9780470655108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.77
€ 179.77
Hardback. This ambitious book explores the employment effectiveness of minimum income schemes, and provides the first comprehensive examination of its dependency on how the rights and obligations of the recipients are defined. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420466
- ISBN
- 9781847420466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.61
€ 100.61
Hardback. This book explores the origins, extent and implications of this revival in the fortunes of private landlordism. It presents an in-depth, scholarly analysis of private landlords, the rationales for and ways in which governments have sought to revitalise investment in residential lettings, and their success in doing so. Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; KFFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 19. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405184151
- ISBN
- 9781405184151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.72
€ 116.72
Paperback. Many practitioners lack the training to deal competently with acute and chronic health issues presented by their young clients and students. Editor(s): Webb, Nancy Boyd. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 193 x 19. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470371398
- ISBN
- 9780470371398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.05
€ 78.05
Paperback. Series: Counseling and Psychotherapy. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMS; MMJT; MQU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138972421
- ISBN
- 9781138972421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.62
€ 57.62
Hardcover. Editor(s): Brooks, Evelyn. Num Pages: 153 pages. BIC Classification: JKSW1; LATC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634831475
- ISBN
- 9781634831475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.85€ 164.71
€ 220.85
€ 164.71
Paperback. This book explores the cases of five young people who have been victims of domestic violence. It provides deep insight into how their experiences have affected their emotional behaviour, the complexities of issues related to it and those aspects of support which provide the greatest benefit to them. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 230 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053785
- ISBN
- 9781849053785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.86
€ 30.99
€ 30.86
Paperback. Everyone who has been involved in an adoption will find this book fascinating and valuable. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Madison Books, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568330907
- ISBN
- 9781568330907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.11
€ 17.99
€ 17.11
Hardcover. Examines critical aspects of contemporary volunteerism, from the perspective of a variety of volunteering contexts. Editor(s): Stebbins, Robert Alan; Graham, M. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1; KNSG; KNSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997506
- ISBN
- 9780851997506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.75
€ 186.75