Social services & welfare, criminology books

This book offers the first in-depth study of one of the most gripping trials of inter-war Britain, that of farmer's wife Beatrice Pace for the arsenic murder of her husband. A riveting tale from the golden age of press...

Several encyclopedias overview the contemporary system of criminal justice in America, but full understanding of current social problems and contemporary strategies to deal with them can come only with clear appreciation of the...

It is an acknowledged if not accepted fact that all European societies are being fundamentally transformed, and indeed perceptively unsettled, by increased migrations across nations and by the asserted presence of established...

After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans became ground zero for the reinvention of the American city, with urban planners, movie stars, anarchists, and politicians all advancing their competing visions of...

This textbook for the fire and law enforcement investigator, prosecutor, and fire protection professional provides a thorough understanding of fire dynamics, describing and illustrating a totally new systematic approach for...

A straightforward and accessible guide to Personal Development in Counselling and Psychotherapy

This ground-breaking collection of research-based chapters addresses the themes of shame, blame and culpability in their historical perspective in the broad area of crime, violence and the modern state, drawing on less familiar...

In the past two decades, the international community has shown an increased proclivity to engage in programmes of post-conflict reconstruction in the aftermath of wars. During the same period, increased globalisation has meant...

This book will assist college counselors, psychologists, social workers, and student affairs professionals increase their understanding of aggression and violence on college campuses --

Presents step-by-step guidelines and useful examples for each phase of practice, from assessment to intervention to evaluation. This book's key focus remains on emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in making sound...

A complete introduction to the history, context and perspectives of social work.

This book helps students to understand the essential role of the social worker in the proactive protection of vulnerable children and young people from abuse.