Welfare & benefit systems books

This book explores, theoretically and empirically, the consequences of 'Big Data' for the politics of social protection....  Read More >>

This book explores, theoretically and empirically, the consequences of 'Big Data' for the politics of social protection....  Read More >>

Abandoned by his abusive mother & stepfather & put in an inadequate care system, Richie Barlow was sold into child...  Read More >>

In an inviting and conversational style, Kiaras Gharabaghi offers a concise guide introducing foundational research...  Read More >>

This Advanced Introduction offers a succinct yet comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of children’s...  Read More >>

This Advanced Introduction offers a succinct yet comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of children’s...  Read More >>

This book presents a range of innovative analytical frameworks that can be used to approach the complexities of...  Read More >>

Autism has long been considered a boys' condition, but there is more to this story. The truth is, autism looks different...  Read More >>

This book reflects the positive work of a small local campaigning charity set up in 2018 called All Birmingham’s...  Read More >>

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The COVID-19 pandemic has raised huge concerns for the mental health of an entire generation of children. But the...  Read More >>

In this fifth edition of the best-selling core introductory textbook, Pete Alcock and Lee Gregory provide a comprehensive...  Read More >>

In this fifth edition of the best-selling core introductory textbook, Pete Alcock and Lee Gregory provide a comprehensive...  Read More >>

This volume provides an understanding of how systems of child protection evolve in disparate cultural, social and...  Read More >>

‘One of the non-fiction books of the year.’ Andrew O’ Hagan A powerful, evocative and...  Read More >>

After taking a few weeks off work, Casey is presented with a new foster child: 14-year-old Elise, whose Mum left...  Read More >>

In this book, Professor Ole Jacob Madsen analyses the implications of Scandinavia's current concern for the mental...  Read More >>

Drawing on interviews with key international informants across 16 countries, this book examines how child support...  Read More >>

A gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl who grew...  Read More >>

This innovative book takes a unique approach to rethinking welfare states by considering two centrally interlinked...  Read More >>

Help preparing kids for the real world and their best selves. The greatest gifts we can give a child are those that...  Read More >>

A practical guide that teaches parents to use positive behavior support (PBS) to structure their homes and promote...  Read More >>

A practical guide that teaches parents to use positive behaviour support (PBS) to address a child’s challenging...  Read More >>

Addresses child and adolescent psychopathology from the viewpoint of the school psychologist. Integrating, comparing,...  Read More >>