Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help students make important connections, while selected further reading will prove you with a springboard to further learning.

International in scope, Security and Crime is an authoritative and multidisciplinary analysis of the relationship between security and crime, addressing much of the confusion about its nature and meaning, clarifying its relevance to criminological analysis, and giving due attention to the interdisciplinary nature of the topic.

Two of the world's leading experts explore the connections between crime and economic conditions, covering a range of theoretical and empirical approaches, in a lively and readable manner.

In dit boek worden vier thema's uitgediept: 'Ouder worden', 'Dementie, de onontkoombare reis naar binnen', 'Dementie in de laatste fase: ligt hier nog een mens?' en tot slot: 'Dementie en euthanasie, een onmogelijke combinatie?' Elk thema wordt voorafgegaan door een stukje uit de biografie van mijn moeder. In zeventien jaar heeft zij alle fasen van de ziekte dementie doorlopen.

Dementie betekent teruggaan in de tijd. Vroeger wordt nu en binnen wordt buiten. De moeder van de auteur stuit op ee...

Each time you lay your head on the pillow at night or set your feet on the floor come morning, you bet your life. Exactly what odds do you face 24/7?

Now in its fourth edition, The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology continues to be an authoritative reference text for the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice.

This book brings together common safeguarding themes and knowledge across social work with children, young people and adults to help social workers understand safeguarding across different contexts and age groups.

A comprehensive introduction to all the key topics, criminological theories, and important themes that students will cover when studying criminology and criminal justice.

A grounding to the key issues in safeguarding today, highlighting the key skills and knowledge necessary for effective practice

The child is placed at the heart of the text and it includes substantial chapters examining key pieces of legislation, law, policy frameworks and the overreaching theoretical and research evidence to support good practice and help students gain confidence whilst on placements.