Looking at both the techniques and logic of inquiry surrounding methods used in criminological research, this progressive handbook brings together work from internationally renowned experts to provide readers with an important resource on the application of methods.

This comprehensive textbook engages in the essential discussion of what professional leadership means in the context of contemporary social work and why this is considered to be important for the future of the profession.

The fifth edition of Robert Brown's introduction to mental health law for health and social care professionals training to be Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMPHs).

Bringing together a range of expert voices to tackle the essential topics relevant to the study of disability from a social perspective, this interdisciplinary introduction includes over 50 chapters relevant across health and social care.

An indispensable international resource for students and researchers of all levels studying the rapidly developing, interdisciplinary field of criminology.

Dit boek focust op de integratie van kennis om het optimaal functioneren van mensen met dementie te bevorderen, geheel in de geest van het Deltaplan Dementie.Kernpunt is steeds: om de kwaliteit van het leven te optimaliseren zijn erkenning van de individuele behoeften, wensen en mogelijkheden een voorwaarde naast een maximum aan respect voor de persoon met dementie.

In de eerste vier hoofdstukken: de diagnostiek, de symptomen en de medicamenteuze behandeling van de aandoening en de non-medicam...

Clearly and lucidly written, this book offers broad coverage of theoretical debates, using case studies from the author's own extensive research to bring the various theories alive. With a sociological approach throughout, it provides up-to-date coverage of key topics including gender and violence, collective violence and media and violence.

It is essential that social work students have a clear grasp of the history and the evolution of social work practice and this classic text explores the fundamental questions: What is social work? How has social work been defined over the years? What does social work look like now? And what is to come?

Accessible and hands on guidebook for social work students on how to navigate through their placement. Packed with case studies and activities. Â