International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice – serie
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Social Issues in China
Gender, Ethnicity, Labor, and the Environment
Inbunden, 2013
551 kr
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Since 1978, the opening up and reform in China has brought tremendous economic and social changes. While China’s economic progress has been commendable, the social problems that go with economic changes have raised serious concerns. Some of those concerns are related to gender, ethnic, labor, and …
Community-Based Interventions
Philosophy and Action
Inbunden, 2014
1352 kr
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For decades, community-centered social services have been promoted as an admirable ideal. Yet the concept of decentralized services delivered where people live has proved to be an elusive ideal as well, with the promise of empowerment often giving way to disinterest and apathy.Community-Based …
Social Issues in China
Gender, Ethnicity, Labor, and the Environment
Häftad, 2015
568 kr
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Since 1978, the opening up and reform in China has brought tremendous economic and social changes. While China’s economic progress has been commendable, the social problems that go with economic changes have raised serious concerns. Some of those concerns are related to gender, ethnic, labor, and …
Community-Based Interventions
Philosophy and Action
Häftad, 2016
1352 kr
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For decades, community-centered social services have been promoted as an admirable ideal. Yet the concept of decentralized services delivered where people live has proved to be an elusive ideal as well, with the promise of empowerment often giving way to disinterest and apathy.Community-Based …
Mentorship, Leadership, and Research
Their Place within the Social Science Curriculum
Av Michael Snowden, Jamie P. Halsall
Häftad, 2018
536 kr
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This insightful volume details the implementation and challenges of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), developed in the UK to ensure equal access to higher education for all social classes. It posits that a modern higher education institution requires a robust set of mechanisms - specifically …
Revisiting Globalization
From a Borderless to a Gated Globe
Av Roopinder Oberoi, Jamie P. Halsall
Häftad, 2019
551 kr
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This provocative volume takes an international, multidisciplinary approach to understanding globalization and assessing its economic, social, and environmental effects. Representing the Global North and South, it addresses important debates stemming from recent political events in the U.S. and …
Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context
Av Steven L. Arxer, John W. Murphy
Inbunden, 2019
1128 kr
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Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context examines challenges of "institutionalizing" community-based health care. While the community-based or localized model is growing in popularity and importance in the United States, in practice it must often be brought in to larger …
Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context
Av Steven L. Arxer, John W. Murphy
Häftad, 2020
960 kr
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Community-Based Health Interventions in an Institutional Context examines challenges of "institutionalizing" community-based health care. While the community-based or localized model is growing in popularity and importance in the United States, in practice it must often be brought in to larger …
Military Past, Civilian Present
International Perspectives on Veterans' Transition from the Armed Forces
Av Paul Taylor, Emma Murray m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1128 kr
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This edited book presents a synthesis of current international knowledge on the topic of military veteran transition to civilian life. Understanding the transition of individuals from military institutions to civilian life is of great importance. The essential elements of transition support are …
Military Past, Civilian Present
International Perspectives on Veterans' Transition from the Armed Forces
Av Paul Taylor, Emma Murray m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
1128 kr
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This edited book presents a synthesis of current international knowledge on the topic of military veteran transition to civilian life. Understanding the transition of individuals from military institutions to civilian life is of great importance. The essential elements of transition support are …
Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact
A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher
Av Andrew Sixsmith, Judith Sixsmith m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
792 kr
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This book provides researchers with a straightforward and accessible guide for carrying out research that will help them to combine good science with real-world impact. The format of this book is simple: concise chapters on key topics, examples and case studies, written in plain language that will …
Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact
A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher
Av Andrew Sixsmith, Judith Sixsmith m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
568 kr
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This book provides researchers with a straightforward and accessible guide for carrying out research that will help them to combine good science with real-world impact. The format of this book is simple: concise chapters on key topics, examples and case studies, written in plain language that will …
New Perspectives on Health and Social Care
Av Jason Powell
Inbunden, 2023
1688 kr
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The relationship between health, social care, and the teaching of disciplines such as sociology, social work, and social policy are increasing in many regions worldwide. This book explores the relationship between wider social theory and social welfare though an understanding of how power and …
New Perspectives on Health and Social Care
Av Jason Powell
Häftad, 2024
1688 kr
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The relationship between health, social care, and the teaching of disciplines such as sociology, social work, and social policy are increasing in many regions worldwide. This book explores the relationship between wider social theory and social welfare though an understanding of how power and …
Social Work, Mental Health, and Public Policy in Diverse Contexts
Chinese and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Av Sheying Chen
Inbunden, 2023
2249 kr
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The discipline of social policy, oftentimes deemed a part of social work as a profession, was born in the West. Unlike social policy that started with the post-war idea of a welfare state in the mid-20th century, social work traces its roots to individual casework pioneered by the Charity …
Social Work, Mental Health, and Public Policy in Diverse Contexts
Chinese and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Av Sheying Chen
Häftad, 2024
1487 kr
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The discipline of social policy, oftentimes deemed a part of social work as a profession, was born in the West. Unlike social policy that started with the post-war idea of a welfare state in the mid-20th century, social work traces its roots to individual casework pioneered by the Charity …
Rise of Chinese American Leaders in U.S. Higher Education: Stories and Roadmaps
Inbunden, 2023
1487 kr
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2025 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Honorable MentionThis book is a collection of stories and reflections that represent Chinese American leaders and depict their tortuous journeys in U.S. higher education that comes at a critical point in time. Many books have been devoted to …
Rise of Chinese American Leaders in U.S. Higher Education: Stories and Roadmaps
Häftad, 2024
1487 kr
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2025 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Honorable MentionThis book is a collection of stories and reflections that represent Chinese American leaders and depict their tortuous journeys in U.S. higher education that comes at a critical point in time. Many books have been devoted to …
Endogenous Community Design
Community Revitalization Enabling Ecosystem for Collective Impact
Av Tao Chen
Inbunden, 2024
1274 kr
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This book is a comprehensive exploration of endogenous community building, aiming to investigate how to create a vibrant, service-integrated, and sustainable community through collective impact approaches. It’s a guide to social innovation that combines theory and practical application. In terms of …
Endogenous Community Design
Community Revitalization Enabling Ecosystem for Collective Impact
Av Tao Chen
Häftad, 2025
1128 kr
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This book is a comprehensive exploration of endogenous community building, aiming to investigate how to create a vibrant, service-integrated, and sustainable community through collective impact approaches. It’s a guide to social innovation that combines theory and practical application. In terms of …
Interdisciplinary Research on Healthcare and Social Service
Chinese and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Inbunden, 2024
2231 kr
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Research on healthcare and social service including professional social work is inherently an international subject. Each nation has a story of coping with the recent pandemic in the context of its political economy and cultural-historical settings. A study of various (especially non-Western) cases …
Interdisciplinary Research on Healthcare and Social Service
Chinese and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Häftad, 2025
1276 kr
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Research on healthcare and social service including professional social work is inherently an international subject. Each nation has a story of coping with the recent pandemic in the context of its political economy and cultural-historical settings. A study of various (especially non-Western) cases …
Bridging the Divide
Exploring Social Theory and Social Policy
Inbunden, 2025
1204 kr
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In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how …
Bridging the Divide
Exploring Social Theory and Social Policy
Häftad, 2026
1204 kr
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In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how …
Flowing "Qi"
A Study on Local Chinese Practice and Rituals
Av Yanjiao Chen
Inbunden, 2025
1422 kr
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This book is an ethnography of the important cultural characteristics, local myths, and legends in Shawo Town, a subordinate to Dongming County in Shandong Province. Based on the author’s fieldwork in this unique region of the Yellow River area, this book examines the local people’s daily practice …
Social Work Profession, Education, and Research
US-China and Asian Pacific Island Perspectives
Av Qi Wu, Sheying Chen
Inbunden, 2025
1748 kr
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This book brings together a group of active researchers and leading scholars of international social work with a special interest in contemporary issues and developments in Asian & Pacific Islander nations. The original works stem from peer-reviewed paper presentations and invited keynote speeches …
Social Work Practice and Research with Diverse Populations
US-China and Asian Pacific Island Experiences
Av Sheying Chen, Qi Wu
Inbunden, 2025
2133 kr
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This book brings together a group of active researchers and leading scholars of international social work with a special interest in contemporary issues and developments in Asian & Pacific Islander regions. The original works stem from peer-reviewed paper presentations and invited keynote speeches …
Society Work of the Post-Economic State and Chinese-Style Social Work
Aging, Children, Health, and Social Services
Av Sheying Chen
Inbunden, 2026
1688 kr
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Social work is inherently an international subject. Each nation has a story of professionalization in the evolution of public welfare within its particular settings. A study of various (especially non-Western) cases is essential to an adequate understanding of the undertaking.China is undoubtedly …
Mindful and Vital
Stress Management and Bioenergetics
Inbunden, 2027
921 kr
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This book uniquely combines stress management, resilience training, and bioenergetic bodywork into a highly practical guide for everyday life. At its core lies a modern concept of resilience: Resilience as the dynamic interplay between mindfulness and vitality – an approach that connects mental …
Social Work, Social Sciences, and Global Challenges
East-West Exchange and Indigenous Practice
Av Sheying Chen, Peter Szto m. fl.
Inbunden, 2026
1748 kr
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This book brings together a group of active researchers and leading scholars of international social work with a special interest in contemporary issues and developments in Asian & Pacific Island regions. The original works stem from peer-reviewed paper presentations and invited keynote speeches at …
