This guide serves as a foundational text to creating and leading groups. Designed primarily for the beginning group worker from any of the helping professions, the book also acts as a valuable resource for those with more group experience.

Drawing on the research and data from the Stockholm Life-Course Project, this exciting new text covers the key theories and methodologies in the field to provide readers with an authoritative guide

Using case studies, activities and research summaries, this accessible guide to child and family social work will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to practice with confidence.

Using case studies, reflective questions and checklists for practice, this hands-on guide will provide busy social workers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively and confidently make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

"Arguably, the complete package. A very good overview of topics and additional learning opportunities together with research articles all in one place. This book is a ‘one-stop shop.’" —Stuart Agnew, University of Suffolk Criminological Theory: A Text/Reader, Third Edition helps students understand criminological theory, with each authored section of the text enhanced by empirical research articles that put theory into context. Key criminological theories are introduced and followed by...

A sophisticated, original book by a rising star. Steve Hall provides a comprehensive critique of existing theories, contextualises the philosophies and policy which have informed criminological theory and sets out a new theoretical perfective for criminology and sociology.

High quality, compelling criminology text on terrrorism - much needed in the market.

An essential text for students on the PQ Adult Social Work pathway

An introductory student guide to working with diversity in social work