A complete guide to effective social work with children and families in Scotland.

An accessible and multi-disciplinary guide to working together with other professionals to deliver a child-centred and co-ordinated approach to safeguarding, in line with the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.

Latin American Politics reflects just how much the region has changed in the last two decades by drawing on contemporary research in comparative studies to highlight the big questions that political scientists seek to answer today.

The Second Edition offers a holistic view of political science by dedicating one chapter to each area of study within the discipline, allowing students to sample what the major has to offer and come away with a basic understanding of how politics affects their everyday lives.

A practical, example-rich guide to help students master all types of public policy writing.

Taking a balanced perspective and applied approach, this text encourages you to think critically about issues in fundraising and philanthropy to prepare you for a career in the nonprofit sector.

Disaster Policy and Politics combines evidence-based research with mini-case studies of recent events to demonstrate the fundamental principles of emergency management and to explore the impact that disasters have had on U.S. policy. Paying special attention to the role of key actors—decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels; scientists; engineers; civil and military personnel; and first responders—author Richard Sylves explores how researchers contribute to and engage in di...