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The Divided Welfare State: The Battle Over Public and Private Social Benefits in the United States By Jacob S. Hacker A comprehensive analysis of America's unique system of public and private social...

The Social Struggle: How We Took Over The Internet shares the story of @WoodyandKleiny's journey to success. From initial failure and overcoming personal struggles, they reveal how determination and...

The American Debate Over Objectivity and Purpose, 1918-1941 by Mark C. Smith is a historical study of the pivotal debate in early twentieth-century America that shaped the development of social...

Putnam's Phrase Book offers guidance on social letter writing and effective conversation, featuring over 100 model letters and 6,000 English phrases.This comprehensive resource provides a valuable...

Social Work, Poverty and Social Exclusion by Dave Backwith explores the complex relationship between poverty, social exclusion, and social work practice in 21st century Britain. The book examines how...

Dictionary Of Social Work: A Comprehensive Guide to Front-line Social Work and Social Care This dictionary provides concise explanations of key theories, approaches, and terminology in social work...

Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction provides a comprehensive understanding of the legislative framework that underpins social work practice. By exploring how policy has evolved over time,...

A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care by John Harris and Vicky White provides comprehensive coverage of key terms in social work and social care. This fully revised edition includes over 1,800...

This authoritative study of poverty and social exclusion in Britain at the start of the 21st century presents the findings of the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken in Britain. The Poverty and...

The Battle Over Working-Class Voters: How Social Democracy Has Responded to the Populist Radical Right in the Nordic Countries by Sanna Salo and Jens Rydgren. This book examines how social democratic...

Understanding complex social systems can be challenging. This book presents a new methodology called Social Synthesis, which views societies and economies as dynamic, interactive systems. It aims to...

Social exclusion and mental health are closely intertwined issues. This book explores how social environments shape our responses to those with mental health conditions, highlighting the need for...

A New History of Social Work Values and Practice in the Struggle for Social Justice by John H. Pierson provides an overview of the key developments in social work over its 200-year history.From its...

Charging for Social Care: A Study of Consumer Charges and the Personal Social Services by Ken Judge and James Matthews. This book examines the historical origins, current operation, and social...

Childhood poverty and social exclusion are pressing issues that have moved to the forefront of policy agendas. However, it remains unclear whether the needs and concerns of poor children themselves...

Becoming a Social Worker offers a unique perspective on the profession, providing personal and professional narratives from a diverse range of social workers in the UK. This fully revised edition...

Social Work and Social Problems: Working Towards Social Inclusion and Social Change by Gerald Smale, Graham Tuson, and Daphne Statham. This book explores how social work teams can address social...

Women and Poverty explores the complex factors that contribute to class inequity and women's poverty, shedding light on individual and interpersonal experiences.This comprehensive analysis draws on...

The Weight of the World offers a powerful exploration of social suffering in contemporary society. Through a series of vignettes, this book brings to life the struggles and challenges faced by...

Anti-Social: The Secret Diary of an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer is a deeply personal and often humorous account of one man's experiences as a council worker tasked with keeping his community in...

The Socially Responsive Self: Social Theory and Professional Ethics by Larry MayThis thought-provoking book challenges traditional notions of professional ethics, arguing that individuals' integrity...

An A-Z guide to social work law is at your fingertips. This concise and easy-to-use reference covers over 300 key laws, legal terms, and processes in social work practice, including adults, children...

A comprehensive guide to social work theory, this concise A-Z provides easy access to over 350 key concepts and theorists. Designed for students and newly-qualified social workers, it offers a...

Social Democracy in the Making by Gary Dorrien explores the history and development of democratic socialism from its origins in the 19th century to the mid-1960s. This intellectual history examines...

Social Problems and Social Justice by Neil Thompson explores the complex issues relating to social problems and their connection to social justice. This book provides a clear analysis of key social...

Pathways to Social Class: A Qualitative Approach to Social Mobility explores social mobility through in-depth life stories and family case studies. This approach complements traditional survey...

Social Work and Social Policy An Introduction by Jonathan Dickens provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience. This textbook analyses...

Critical Hospital Social Work Practice explores the demanding role of hospital social workers in today's healthcare system.Their work is more crucial than ever, as concerns over the NHS and the needs...

Social work and poverty: A critical approach provides a timely review of the key issues facing social workers and service users in working together to combat poverty. This book situates social work...

This reader brings together significant ideas that have shaped social work practice over the last fifty years. It presents foundational extracts alongside commentaries to help readers understand...

Corey Perlman's guide to social media helps you navigate the online landscape with clarity and purpose. Learn how to identify the most effective platforms for your business, avoid common website...

This book offers a unique perspective on the relationship between social work and social policy. By examining international case studies through the lens of the policy cycle, it reveals how social...

Adult social care in Britain has faced numerous challenges over recent decades. Revelations of horrific abuse, collapse of major private home care providers, and failures of inspection and regulation...

The Nature of Social Reality: A New Approach to Understanding Society Tony Lawson's groundbreaking work challenges the way we think about social sciences and their subject matter. By examining the...

An A-Z guide to social work skills is available for those looking to improve their knowledge and practice. This concise book introduces over 60 key skills in a straightforward manner, making it an...

Social Pedagogy and Social Work by Lowis Charfe and Ali Gardner provides a holistic approach to UK social work practice. This new philosophy focuses on employing head, heart, and hand in working...

Cambridge Social Ontology: An Introduction to Social Positioning TheoryThis book introduces key features of social positioning theory, providing context for its development and illustrating how it...

Social Science Beyond Constructivism and Realism by Gerard Delanty provides an accessible overview of the main debates in sociology and philosophy. This concise volume explores how conceptions of...

Hospital Social Work provides a unique insight into the role of social workers in hospitals, drawing on the experiences of over 100 social workers from dozens of institutions. This book offers a...

Effective Groupwork by Michael Preston-Shoot provides a comprehensive introduction to the values, knowledge and skills required for working with different groups in various social work and social...

This book explores how social theory can inform and enhance social work practice. Drawing on a wide range of theoretical ideas and perspectives from classical and modern thinkers, it demonstrates the...

Constructionist Controversies: A Review of Social Problems Theory This volume reviews the key contributions to social problems theory from social constructionist theorists and examines debates about...

Social Capital: A Theory of Social Structure and Action by Nan Lin explores how social connections and relationships can be leveraged to achieve goals. This theory posits that social capital,...

Philosophy of Social Science: The Philosophical Foundations of Social Thought by Ted Benton and Ian Craib is a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of social science. This...

Suburban Socialism (Or Barbarism) by Oly Durose explores how to transform suburban areas into centres of transformative change. In 2019, Durose lost a parliamentary election in one of the UK's safest...

This guide helps children overcome shyness and social anxiety. It combines proven cognitive-behavioral therapy methods with fun activities to build confidence and self-esteem.With the help of...

Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work Themes, Methods and Approaches by Saul Becker, Alan Bryman, Harry Ferguson, Thomas Harold Ferguson. This comprehensive guide is essential for...

This revised second edition of Social Policy for Social Work and the Caring Professions Scottish Perspectives provides an in-depth analysis of social policy in Scotland since devolution in 1999. With...

Social Development in Social Work Practices and Principles by Richard Hugman provides an introduction to this important aspect of social work. It explores how social development can be understood as...

This ethnography provides a vivid portrait of lives at the insecure, low-paid end of the labour market, shedding light on key issues in sociology and social policy.David M. Smith's work tackles...

Christopher Gosden explores the intricate relationship between time and human social development in this thought-provoking work.The author argues that our perception of time is deeply rooted in our...

With over 2.3 billion active users worldwide, social media has become an essential platform for businesses to reach their target audience.This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information on...

Social Structure (Issues in Society) by José J. López and John Scott provides a concise exploration of the concept of social structure. Despite its importance, sociologists have struggled to define...

Social work in its wider context is crucial for understanding contemporary social policy. This insightful book examines how shifts in dominant ideology have affected welfare provision, the types of...

Take control of your social anxiety with this step-by-step workbook. Life can be challenging, and it's normal to feel anxious from time to time. However, when social anxiety starts to affect your...

Reframing the Social: A Critical Realist and Systemist Approach to Social TheoryThis book offers a critical realist and systemist social ontology, drawing on research findings from natural and social...

Living in Networks: The Dynamics of Social Relations By Claire Bidart, Alain Degenne and Michel Grossetti This book offers a new perspective on social networks, exploring how relationships are...

The New Social Learning: A Guide to Transforming Organizations Through Social Media By Tony Bingham and Marcia Conner National Geographic Books, 2010 Social media has the potential to revolutionize...

Social Measurement through Social Surveys: An Applied Approach by Julie Gibbs This book provides an overview of social measurement techniques for quantitative survey research, offering a...

Social media has become an integral part of social work education, with its use growing rapidly in recent years. This edited text explores how social media activities can enhance student learning and...

Philosophy of Social Science by Alexander Rosenberg provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical foundations of the human sciences. This tightly argued yet accessible book explores the...

This collection of essays challenges prevailing trends in social theory and proposes alternative approaches. Written by leading social scientists, these works offer fresh perspectives on the subject...

This book provides a strong foundation for integrating social research into everyday practice as a social worker or human services professional. It argues for respectful and just relationships with...

Why We Disagree about Inequality: Social Justice vs. Social Order by John Iceland, Eric Silver and Ilana Redstone The debate over social inequality is deeply divided, with different perspectives on...

Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy by Ian Greener and Bent Greve explores the role of evidence in shaping social policy. Over the last decade, there has been a growing trend towards...

Rescuing Social Capital from Social Democracy explores the complex relationships between social capital, markets and democracy. The authors argue that participation in markets can enrich and enhance...

This practical guide provides essential knowledge and skills for social workers to fulfill their professional responsibilities with confidence. It covers all areas of law relevant to social work...

This book powerfully re-evaluates attitudes to poverty and aims to investigate social workers' attitudes and actions towards poverty issues. Monica Dowling draws on her own experience as a student,...

London's forgotten social democratic metropolis - a history of municipal socialism in the city. This book charts the development of London's socialist power base from the 20th century, its...

Social Workers Affecting Social Policy: An International Perspective by John Gal and Idit Weiss-Gal offers insights into the role of social workers in shaping social policy. This cross-national study...

The Book of Proverbs: A Social Justice Commentary by Shmuly Yanklowitz and Laura Geller is a thought-provoking commentary on an ancient text. Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz explores how the words of...

This revised and expanded edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary social policy, exploring its historical foundations, theoretical context, and current issues in areas such as...

Radical Social Work Today: Social Work at the CrossroadsThis collection celebrates 35 years since the publication of Bailey and Brake's seminal text, Radical Social Work. It explores the radical...

Help Your Child Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety Shyness and social anxiety can be a major problem for some children, affecting their ability to make friends and participate in everyday life...

Organising Modernity: Social Ordering and Social Theory by John LawThis influential work challenges traditional notions of social theory, arguing that power, organizations, and other concepts are...

Deconstructing Social Psychology explores the crisis that has been affecting social psychology since the early 1970s. Originally published in 1990, this title updates the critical review of theories...

This book explores how children's social understanding develops from toddlerhood to the transition to school. Research has shown that there is a significant growth in children's awareness of others'...

Welfare Words: A Critical Analysis of Social Work and Social Policy Paul Michael Garrett offers a thought-provoking exploration of social work and social policy through the lens of significant words...

This comprehensive textbook provides a thorough understanding of social work practice, covering its core principles and approaches. Divided into three parts, it guides readers through the social work...

Governance as Social and Political Communication by Henrik Bang is a thought-provoking exploration of how governance is communicated across different disciplines. This paperback edition brings...

Social Economics: How Social Forces Shape Individual Choices Gary S. Becker and Kevin M. Murphy explore how social environments influence people's decisions and behaviors in this influential...

Social constructivism is one of the most prominent theoretical approaches in the social sciences. This volume celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first formulation and explores its ongoing...

A Social History of Dying by Allan Kellehear explores how our understanding of death has evolved over time. From ancient ideas about dying as an otherworldly journey to modern concerns about poverty,...

Social Work in a Risk Society: Social and Political Perspectives by Stephen A. Webb is a groundbreaking text that challenges traditional thinking in social work. Drawing on contemporary social...

Social Skills Training For Children & Adolescents with Autism & Social-Communication Differences by Jed Baker is a comprehensive guide to teaching social skills to individuals with autism and social...

China's Socialist Governance System: A Comprehensive Analysis This book provides an in-depth examination of China's recent achievements in education, health, and wellbeing, as well as its innovative...

Derek Birrell and Ann Marie Gray explore the radical changes in the governance and delivery of social welfare in the UK. They argue that these changes represent a fundamental transformation, driven...

Socialism: The Failed Idea that Never Dies Despite a century of attempts to build a socialist society, the concept remains remarkably resilient. Over 25 failed experiments, from the Soviet Union to...

Gordon L. Anderson's Integral Society explores the relationship between social institutions and individual sovereignty, arguing that individuals should be served by these institutions rather than...

Building relationships and connections with others is a fundamental aspect of our lives. Without strong social skills, we can struggle to succeed in various situations, from everyday interactions to...

Seeing the Light: The Social Logic of Personal DiscoveryThis book explores how personal awakening stories shape our stances on highly controversial issues, revealing a common social pattern. Through...

The Italian Cooperative Sector is one of the largest in the world, comprising over 60,000 cooperatives that directly employ 1.3 million people. These democratic enterprises have successfully operated...

The Social Entrepreneur's Playbook: A Practical Guide to Launching and Scaling Your Enterprise. Developed with input from over 300 social entrepreneurs who tested an early version of this playbook,...

Key Themes in Social Policy provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the key concepts used in social policy. With over 100 ideas discussed, this comprehensive guide helps readers gain...

This collection of articles explores the theoretical challenges faced by socialist movements in recent years. The authors examine the economic weaknesses of both Leninist communism and social...

Social Media and Social Work: Navigating Implications and Opportunities for Practice explores how social media and digital technologies can support relationship-based social work practice. The...

Theorizing Social Class and Education presents a selection of writing on class analysis within sociology of education. Over the last decade, this field has evolved to consider not just social class...

This comprehensive reader provides two centuries of historical context to the debate on poverty, inequality and health in Britain. Extracts from classic texts are presented alongside information...

This comprehensive volume brings together over forty leading scholars to examine the evolution and current practice of social movement studies in Europe. The book offers a comparative approach to...

Understanding Social Problems: A Guide to Social Policy Perspectives This textbook provides an accessible introduction to social policy perspectives on social problems. Written in a student-friendly...