Social welfare and social services Books

In exploring the criminalization of corporations, this book uses the landmark "Ford Pinto case" as a centerpiece for exploring corporate violence and the long effort to bring such harm within the reach of the criminal law. Corporations that...

After providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores some of the most important current controversies in juvenile justice. Original essays review major theories of juvenile delinquency, explore psychological and...

Controversies in Victimology features original works of noted scholars and practitioners, aiming to shed light on the debates over, the media attention on, and the psychology behind victimization. This book discusses the controversies from all sides of...

This book reviews concepts, information and points of view that help to explain the context and constraints of the criminal justice system. The chapters summarize developments in public policy and crime control, and interweave themes central to the...

This book focuses on the importance of incorporating both sociological and psychological viewpoints in the understanding of criminal behavior. It identifies and explains emerging criminal offenders within the criminal justice system, examining the...

This book is dedicated to reframing the role of a birthmother and is designed to provide support, understanding, and information to grieving birthmothers who have given their child up for adoption so that they may move from an emotional loss to a renewed...

John Hunt is a kind and gregarious man. His eyes twinkle and his face beams. He is a retired businessman and still retains that drive. I met John the summer of 2000. He came for the graduation ceremony of the crew of students that Jason had led, and we...

We often hear about acts of violence in our country, which may require an intervention by the police. But sometimes the actions, techniques, and methods used generate questions or criticism about the lawfulness and necessity of policing. Thus many in and...

Advocates of Justice and Fairness for All ... The lives of Elliot and Rosel Schewel were woven together generations before they met. For more than a century they and their family have uniquely contributed to the political and social fabric of America and...

Web 2.0 can create value for political processes by decreasing costs and increasing opportunities for civic engagement, and, as a result, will likely affect the future of governance. Public Service, Governance and Web 2.0 Technologies: Future Trends in...

Inside The Russian Revolution (1917) is a historical account of the events that led to the Russian Revolution of 1917. The book is written by Rheta Childe Dorr, an American journalist who was present in Russia during the revolution. The book provides a...

Health and Social Progress is a book written by Rudolph Michael Binder in 1920. The book explores the relationship between health and social progress, and how improvements in one can lead to improvements in the other. Binder argues that social progress...

Karen wrote this book to show how important both sides of adoption are. Adoptive parents do not exist with out a birth mother (parents). This book was written for Karen's daughter, Kayleena, to let her know how very much she was wanted and loved before...

Stages of Intimate Ravagement is a personalized account of a horrific journey written by an ordinary person. Readers can feel the raw, real, emotional, truthful, sad, and inspiring words. The author is angry and not hiding it. She describes hurting...

<p>In an unprecedented format, the Guerilla Guide to Brain Tumors is written in a format that combines the layout of the For Dummies series with a drill-sargent's attitude.</p><p>(the back page says it all)</p><p>This is...

The challenges and obstacles one encounters in life are the lessons that helped one to discover inner faith and strength. At first, fear and insecurity were eating away at me. Over whelmed by the responsibilities that were taking over my life, breast...

Supporting Transgender and Gender-Creative Youth brings together cuttingedge research, social action methods, and theory on the topic of transgender youth and gender creative children.

This book was written primarily for vocational rehabilitation counselors. It is expected that it will assist them in planning better rehabilitation programs. The need for awareness of the psychological adjustment mechanisms of the physically disabled...

""Notice Sur La Cote D'Ivoire, Et Notice Sur Le Congo Francais"" est un livre �����crit par Pierre Mille en 1900. Il s'agit d'un recueil de deux notices sur la C�����te d'Ivoire et le Congo fran�����ais, deux colonies fran�����aises en Afrique ������...

""Notice Historique Sur Les Ordonnances Du 16 Juin 1828"" est un livre �����crit par Simon Cattet en 1846. Il s'agit d'une analyse historique des ordonnances du 16 juin 1828, qui ont �����t����� �����mises par le roi Charles X de France. Ces ordonnances...

Nederland's Plichten Als Neutrale Mogendheid (1891) is een boek geschreven door Rodolphe Frederik Van H. Van Wassenaer. Het boek behandelt de verantwoordelijkheden van Nederland als een neutrale mogendheid in internationale conflicten. Van Wassenaer...

""Memoria Premiada Por La Suprema Junta General De Caridad (1820)"" es un libro escrito por Jos����� Antonio Piquer que fue galardonado por la Suprema Junta General de Caridad. Esta obra presenta una memoria que aborda temas relacionados con la caridad y...

""Memorandum Sobre El Proceso Del Archiduque Fernando Maximiliano De Austria (1867)"" es un libro escrito por Mariano Riva Palacio que narra el proceso judicial del Archiduque Fernando Maximiliano de Austria, quien fue nombrado emperador de M�����xico en...

Le Manuel des Oeuvres et Institutions Religieuses et Charitables, publi����� en 1877 par l'Imprimerie Nationale, est un ouvrage complet qui pr�����sente les diff�����rentes institutions religieuses et charitables de l'�����poque. Ce livre est une...

Le Lendemain De La Victoire: Vision (1871) est un livre �����crit par Louis Veuillot. Il s'agit d'une vision de la France apr�����s la guerre franco-prussienne de 1870-1871. Dans ce livre, l'auteur d�����crit les cons�����quences de la guerre sur la...

Le livre ""Le D�����part Pour L'Exil En 1792 (1897)"" est �����crit par A.P. Gaulier. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage historique qui traite de l'exil des aristocrates fran�����ais pendant la R�����volution fran�����aise de 1792. L'auteur d�����crit les...

Le livre ""Le Congr�����s de Vienne 1814 et 1815"" �����crit par Daniel Ramee en 1866 est une analyse d�����taill�����e de l'�����v�����nement historique majeur qui a eu lieu apr�����s la fin des guerres napol�����oniennes. Le Congr�����s de Vienne a...

Le Congo Fran�����ais est un livre �����crit en 1892 par Gochet, F. Alexis Marie. Il s'agit d'une description compl�����te du Congo fran�����ais ������ l'�����poque coloniale. Le livre d�����crit l'histoire, la g�����ographie et la culture du Congo...

Il libro ""Le Cinque Piaghe Del Regno D'Italia"" scritto da Emilio Serra Gropelli nel 1870, ����� un'opera che analizza le cinque principali problematiche che affliggono il Regno d'Italia appena unito. L'autore affronta temi come l'unit������ nazionale,...

This book uses a revised version of Kingdon's multiple-streams framework to examine health financing reforms in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) as well as long-term care insurance (LTCI) reforms in Japan and Singapore. It shows...

This book examines the relationship between contemporary cultural representations of disabled children on the one hand, and disability as a personal experience of internalised oppression on the other. In focalising this debate through an exploration of...

This new edition of Mental Health Social Work in Context continues to be an authoritative, evidence-based introduction to a core area of the social work curriculum. Grounded in the social models of mental health particularly relevant to qualifying...

The second edition of Qualitative Research Methods for Community Development teaches the basic skills, tools, and methods of qualitative research with special attention to the needs of community practitioners. This book teaches students entering...

Road to the Welfare State is an informative guide to the social welfare policies and programs of the Indian government. It covers the history, rationale, and implementation of a variety of policies, ranging from food and nutrition programs to education...

This report provides a detailed summary of the activities of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice over the course of a year. Founded in 1873, the Society was dedicated to promoting moral uprightness and fighting against obscenity and other...

Un livre sur le paupérisme et les associations de prévoyance, y compris l'histoire, l'économie politique et l'administration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we...

In this remarkable memoir, author Edward B. Kennedy takes readers on a journey through a little-known chapter in Australian history. As a member of the 'black police', Kennedy was part of a controversial law enforcement unit tasked with keeping tabs on...

In this impassioned call to action, Jacob A Biddle argues that social reform is necessary for the betterment of society. Drawing on his extensive experience as a social worker, Biddle outlines concrete steps that can be taken to create a more just and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...