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  • Psychiatry after Kraepelin

    Ambition Images Practices 1926-2026

    Edited by George Ikkos, Thomas Becker ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    Psychiatry after Kraepelin: Ambition, Images, Practices 1926–2026brings together an outstanding group of contributors to reflect on the centenary of Emil Kraepelin’s death—one of the most influential figures in shaping psychiatry’s medical identity. Moving both through and beyond Kraepelin’s legacy, the volume is grounded in an understanding of psychiatry as a field that is not only medical, but ... Read more

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  • Mind, State and Society

    Social History of Psychiatry and Mental Health in Britain 1960–2010

    Edited by George Ikkos, Nick Bouras ...
    Mind, State and Society examines the reforms in psychiatry and mental health services in Britain during 1960–2010, when de-institutionalisation and community care coincided with the increasing dominance of ideologies of social liberalism, identity politics and neoliberal economics. Featuring contributions from leading academics, policymakers, mental health clinicians, service users and carers, it ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

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  • Forensic Psychology

    Concepts, Debates and Practice

    Edited by Joanna Adler, Jacqueline Gray ...
    This book brings together academics, practitioners and experts in the field of forensic psychology to demonstrate the scope of the discipline and push its parameters. Its aim is to go beyond introductory texts to challenge perceptions, to raise questions for research and to pose problems for practice. The editors hope to inspire and stimulate debate about how forensic psychology can aid the ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Need, Risk and Protection in Social Work Practice

    Edited by Steve Hothersall, Mike Maas-Lowit ...
    Series series Transforming Social Work Practice Series
    This book provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to working with risk. It begins by looking at notions of need, vulnerability and protection and looks at the theoretical concepts of each before applying them to practice. By using this combination of theory and practice the authors are able to integrate policy for a wide range of services users, from older people to children, families and ... Read more

    $67.99 USD

  • Child Abuse: An Evidence Base For Confident Practice

    by Brian Corby ...
    This book is an accessible knowledge base for the whole area of child abuse and child protection, now fully updated in terms of policy, cases and research. ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • Understanding Social Work Practice in Mental Health

    by Victoria Coppock, R. W. Dunn ...
    ′An excellent introduction to the main themes of social work and mental health. It provides a comprehensive summary of contemporary debates and perspectives around mental health practice. I would recommend this to all social work students.′ - Philip O′Hare, University of Central Lancashire"This book is a timely restatement of the central role of social work in mental health. In this important work ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • Disability

    The Basics

    by Tom Shakespeare ...
    Series series The Basics
    Disability: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to disability which explores the broad historical, social, environmental, economic and legal factors which affect the experiences of those living with an impairment or illness in contemporary society. The book explores key introductory topics including:the diversity of the disability experience;disability rights and advocacy;ways in ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Domestic Violence

    A Handbook for Health Care Professionals

    by Lyn Shipway ...
    This Handbook provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding the topic of domestic violence, and also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers:the causes and consequences of domestic violencepersonal and professional issues for the practitionerdomestic violence and the lawthe process of effective ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Contemporary Social Work Practice: A Handbook For Students

    by Barbra Teater ...
    An introduction to the diverse settings of social work, detailing the relevant policy context, methods and approaches. ... Read more

    $42.99 USD

  • Effective Safeguarding for Children and Young People

    What next after Munro?

    by Maggie Blyth, Enver Solomon ...
    The number of children entering the child protection system has risen dramatically in the last three years with implications for children's services and partner agencies. This timely volume takes a critical look at the impact of the Munro Review (2011) on child protection and the Government's response. It looks at questions including how effective Local Safeguarding Children Boards are in ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Social Work and Disability

    by Peter Simcock, Rhoda Castle ...
    Series series Social Work in Theory and Practice
    Social Work and Disability offers a contemporary and critical exploration of social work practice with people with physical and sensory impairments, an area that has previously been marginalized within both practice and academic literature. It explores how social work practice can, and indeed does, contribute to the promotion of disabled people’s rights and the securing of positive outcomes in ... Read more

    $28.00 USD

  • Madness, Distress and the Politics of Disablement

    Edited by Helen Spandler, Jill Anderson, Bob Sapey ...
    This book explores the challenges of applying disability theory and policy, including the social model of disability, to madness and distress. It brings together leading scholars and activists from Europe, North America, Australia and India, to explore the relationship between madness, distress and disability.Whether mental health problems should be viewed as disabilities is a pressing concern, ... Read more

    $47.99 USD