First published in 1999, this work draws together a multi-national collection of papers, and aims to stimulate the development of policy and practice in this often neglected area.
Significant amounts of money and resources are spent on child and family services, so successful evaluation of whether or not they are achieving the best outcomes is therefore essential.
How can we raise the standard of living of the world's poor and maintain high levels of social health and well-being in the developed world, while simultaneously reducing the environmental damage wrought by human activity?
Als Heilpraktiker und Therapeut hat Norbert Nüchter (1953-2011) umfangreiche Erfahrungen mit Menschen gesammelt, die in ihrer Kindheit sexuell missbraucht wurden.
The Red Pencil (1989) examines the many ways in which Soviet censorship interfered in the creative process - in the words of those who experienced it first hand.
Disability Studies and the Inclusive Classroom integrates knowledge and practice from the fields of disability studies and special education to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of inclusive education.
This book examines one of the most pressing cultural concerns that surfaced in the last decade - the question of the place and significance of the animal.
First published in 1974, Concepts in Social Administration draws on a wide range of theoretical disciplines to examine a number of concepts which are basic to the study of the social services individually and as a whole.
This book investigates the experiences of South Koreans adopted into Western families and the complexity of what it means to "e;feel identity"e; beyond what is written in official adoption files.
The chapters in this volume have been selected from the best papers presented at the 8th Annual Consumer Culture Theory Conference held at the home of University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ in June 2013.
This significant volume provides broad coverage of the spectrum of problems confronted by patients with developmental disabilities and the many kinds of occupational therapy services these individuals need.
Aphasie bedeutet nicht nur eine plötzlich auftretende Störung der Sprache, sondern auch eine Beeinträchtigung der Kommunikation mit psychosozialen Folgen für die Betroffenen und ihre Familien.
Winner, 2014 Lambda Literary Award in LGBT StudiesSince the 1970s, a key goal of lesbian and gay activists has been protection against street violence, especially in gay neighborhoods.
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Creative Arts Therapies uses a case-based approach to provide practical guidance for practitioners on the skillful application of ethical decision-making in art therapy.
An investigation which assesses how social policy affects human behaviour in the areas of temporary absence from paid work, early retirement and unemployment.
This book assesses the role of microfinance in the construction of livelihoods for poverty reduction in the Northern Savannah of Ghana, analysing the current microfinance landscape and financial services in the region.