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  | | The Politics of Child Protection Contemporary Developments and Future Directions by Nigel Parton Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2014 by Palgrave ISBN-13: 978-1-137-26929-4, ISBN: 1-137-26929-4 "From Every Child Matters and the Munro Review, to changing shifts in thinking from Coalition government; the child protection system has seen dramatic political and policy developments over recent years. This book brings you a critical analysis of these developments from a leading writer and commentator. It begins by exploring the origins of present-day arrangements, locating English policy and practice in both a wider British and inte ..." |
 | | The Politics of Child Abuse by Nigel Parton Paperback, 257 Pages, Published 1985 by Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-13: 978-0-333-36317-1, ISBN: 0-333-36317-5 "'...the most comprehensive account to date of the discovery and identification of child abuse and its consolidation in Britain as a social problem ...informative and compelling ...an important study not only of child abuse but also of the sociology of a social problem.' The Times Higher Education Supplement" |
 | | Understanding Children's Social Care(1st Edition) Politics, Policy and Practice by Professor Nick P. Frost, Professor Nigel Parton Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2009 by Sage Publications Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4129-2350-7, ISBN: 1-4129-2350-6 "Understanding Children’s Social Care is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of children’s social care in England following the introduction of Every Child Matters and the 2007 Children’s Plan. The book examines the key issues surrounding child care policy and legislation, and the implications these have for practice. Authors Nick Frost and Nigel Parton draw upon sociological theory and debate to help ..." |
 | | Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work(1st Edition) (State of Welfare) by Nigel Parton, Non Stated Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1996 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-12698-4, ISBN: 0-415-12698-3 "Social Theory, Social Change and Social Work has two inter-related themes. First to account for and analyse current changes in social work and secondly, to assess how far recent developments in social theory can contribute to their interpretation. Representing the work of a range of academics all involved in research and teaching in relation to social work, it considers issues of central significance to everyone interested in the theory ..." |
 | | Safeguarding Childhood Early Intervention and Surveillance in a Late Modern Society by Nigel Parton Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2006 by Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-13: 978-1-4039-3332-4, ISBN: 1-4039-3332-4 "This new text by a recognized authority offers a clear, invigorating and theoretically sophisticated commentary on child abuse and child welfare policy. Parton critically assesses the latest developments in child protection thinking and practice, explaining how changes in philosophy and intervention have been informed by cultural, economic and political context. Carefully blending core examples, evidence and the latest social theory, th ..." |
 | | Child Sexual Abuse(1st Edition) Responding to the Experiences of Children (Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series) by Nigel Parton, Corinne Wattam, Corrine Wattam Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1999 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-471-98334-7, ISBN: 0-471-98334-9 "This important volume explores children s needs in the context of the policy, practice, legal and organisational responses to child sexual abuse. The chapters, written by distinguished experts in the field, provide a critical appraisal of recent developments and key debates concerning how to respond to child sexual abuse. The emphasis is on keeping the child central in responding to child sexual abuse, particularly in the context of ref ..." |
 | | Governing the Family Child Care, Child Protection and the State by Nigel Parton Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 1991 by Palgrave ISBN-13: 978-0-333-54122-7, ISBN: 0-333-54122-7 "'...it will undoubtedly and deservedly be read widely by a lay as well as a professional audience.' Kate Wilson, Times Higher Education Supplement Drawing on original research this book provides a challenging and instructive analysis of the nature of the heated and often contradicting arguments of recent years about how to reform the child care system, and the emergence of a central concern with child protection. It provides a unique in ..." |
 | | Child Protection Systems(1st Edition) International Trends and Orientations (International Policy Exchange Series) by Professor Neil Gilbert, Nigel Parton, Marit Skivenes, Oxford University Press Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2011 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-979335-8, ISBN: 0-19-979335-2 "Child Protection Systems is a comparative study of the social policies and professional practices that frame societal responses to the problems of child maltreatment in ten countries: USA, Canada, England, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Norway. Focusing on the developments in policy and practice since the mid-1990s, this volume provides a detailed, up-to-date analysis of the similarities and differences ..." |
 | | Constructive Social Work(1st Edition) Towards a New Practice by Nigel Parton, Patrick O'byrne, Jo Campling Paperback, 258 Pages, Published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-13: 978-0-333-74729-2, ISBN: 0-333-74729-1 "Constructive Social Work There has been increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a contribution to social work practice. Full description" |
 | | Reforming Child Protection(1st Edition) by Bob Lonne, Nigel Parton, Jane Thomson, Maria Harries, Harries Et Al Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2008 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-42906-1, ISBN: 0-415-42906-4 "Child protection is one of the most high profile and challenging areas of social work, as well as one where children’s lives and family life are seen to be at stake. Vital as child protection work is, this book argues that there is a pressing need for change in the understanding and consequent organization of child protection in many English speaking countries. The authors present compelling evidence from around the globe demonstrating ..." |
 | | Russian Phrase Book (AA Essential Phrase Book) by Nigel Parton Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1997 by Automobile Association ISBN-13: 978-0-7495-1476-1, ISBN: 0-7495-1476-0 "Concise, accessible and easy to understand, this phrase book presents over 2000 words and phrases for everyday holiday situations. Modern every-day phrases cover all the subjects that you are likely to encounter, from ordering your evening meal or buying stamps, to dealing with lost traveller's cheques or a broken down car. Phonetic pronunciations make sure you're understood and the mini dictionary of 2000 words help you to compose your ..." |
 | | Social Work, the Media and Public Relations (Routledge Revivals) by Bob Franklin, Nigel Parton Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2015 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-01547-0, ISBN: 1-138-01547-4 "Over the past few decades, relationships between social workers and the media have become increasingly challenging. Social workers feel aggrieved by media reporting of their profession and believe that journalists lack sufficient knowledge and experience of the social services to report matters adequately and sensitively, whilst some journalists have urged social workers to adopt a more proactive public relations strategy. This book, fi ..." |
 | | Constructive Social Work Towards a New Practice (Hardback) by Nigel Parton, Patrick O'byrne Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2000 by Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-13: 978-0-333-92948-3, ISBN: 0-333-92948-9 "Recent years have witnessed increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this unique book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a direct and positive contribution to social work practice. The innovative approach is affirmative and reflexive and emphasis is given to dialogue, process and plurality ..." |
 | | Child Protection Systems in the United Kingdom(1st Edition) A Comparative Analysis by Professor Anne Stafford, Professor Nigel Parton, Sharon Vincent, Connie Smith Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2011 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-84905-067-8, ISBN: 1-84905-067-8 "Child protection systems differ across the four countries of the United Kingdom, and understanding the differences provide important opportunities for learning and improving day-to-day practice. This authoritative book compares UK child protection systems with other systems world-wide as well as scrutinising and comparing the systems in different parts of the UK. Reflecting on the impact of devolution, the authors consider and criticall ..." |
 | | Social Work, the Media and Public Relations by Bob Franklin, Nigel Parton Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1991 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-05003-6, ISBN: 0-415-05003-0 "Peter Golding is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Loughborough. ... to the Department of Health and Social Security, Vice-Chair of the DHSS Working Party which produced the Code of Practice on Residential Care and, ... His publications include The Political Dimensions of Social Work (edited with Bill Jordan, 1983) and The Politics of Child Abuse (1985)." |
 | | Reforming Child Protection(1st Edition) by Bob Lonne, Nigel Parton, Maria Harries, Jane Thomson, Et Al Harries Hardcover, 232 Pages, Published 2008 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-42905-4, ISBN: 0-415-42905-6 "Child protection is one of the most high profile and challenging areas of social work, as well as one where children’s lives and family life are seen to be at stake. Vital as child protection work is, this book argues that there is a pressing need for change in the understanding and consequent organization of child protection in many English speaking countries. The authors present compelling evidence from around the globe demonstrating ..." |
 | | Children and Young People Who Sexually Abuse Others(2nd Edition) Current Developments and Practice Responses by Marcus Erooga, Helen Masson, Nigel Parton Paperback, 326 Pages, Published 2006 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-35413-4, ISBN: 0-415-35413-7 "Presenting a detailed and coherent analysis, exploring the key aspects of working with children and young people with sexually harmful behaviours, this revised and expanded volume includes fresh and updated chapters, which address context and systems issues, assessment and planning, as well as interventions and practitioner issues. The major topics covered include: policy, law, organizational contexts and service provision in the UK de ..." |
 | | Spanish Phrase Book (AA Essential Phrase Book) by Nigel Parton Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 1997 by Automobile Association ISBN-13: 978-0-7495-1477-8, ISBN: 0-7495-1477-9 "Concise, accessible and easy to understand, this phrase book presents over 2000 words and phrases for everyday holiday situations. Modern every-day phrases cover all the subjects that you are likely to encounter, from ordering your evening meal or buying stamps, to dealing with lost traveller's cheques or a broken down car. Phonetic pronunciations make sure you're understood and the mini dictionary of 2000 words help you to compose your ..." |
 | | Governing the Family Child Care, Child Protection and the State by Nigel Parton Hardcover, 251 Pages, Published 1991 by Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-13: 978-0-312-06171-5, ISBN: 0-312-06171-4 "This book discusses in detail the nature of this crisis and the diverse factors which informed it." |
 | | Social Work, the Media and Public Relations(Reprint) (Routledge Revivals) by Bob Franklin, Nigel Parton Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2013 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-01546-3, ISBN: 1-138-01546-6 "Over the past few decades, relationships between social workers and the media have become increasingly challenging. Social workers feel aggrieved by media reporting of their profession and believe that journalists lack sufficient knowledge and experience of the social services to report matters adequately and sensitively, whilst some journalists have urged social workers to adopt a more proactive public relations strategy. This book, fi ..." |
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