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Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004; US$ 28.95Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder or AS are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. more...
The People of the Abyss
The Floating Press 1903; US$ 3.99The experiences related in this volume fell to me in the summer of 1902. I went down into the under-world of London with an attitude of mind which I may best liken to that of the explorer. I was open to be convinced by the evidence of my eyes, rather than by the teachings of those who had not seen, or by the words of those who had seen and gone before.... more...
Nationalism and Social Policy
OUP Oxford 2008; US$ 34.99Despite the recent proliferation of literature on nationalism and on social policy, relatively little has been written to analyse the possible interaction between the two. Scholars interested in social citizenship have indirectly dealt with the interaction between national identity and social programs, but they have seldom examined this connection... more...
At-Risk Children & Youth
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 125.00What assistance can be provided to disadvantaged youngsters to help them conquer the many challenges they face while growing up? At-Risk Children & Youth: Resiliency Explored analyzes the results from accumulated research on the risk and resiliency of children and youth in Ireland. Author Niall McElwee explains many of the challenges faced by children,... more...
Marginalization and Social Welfare in China
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 195.00This book provides a systematic analysis that defines and accounts for the contours and operation of China's welfare system. It is underpinned by recent empirical research and strong comparative theory, and will be welcomed as a significant advance in furthering our understanding of social welfare in China. more...
Beyond Resistance! Youth Activism and Community Change
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 47.95The failure of current policy to address important quality of life issues for urban youth remains a substantial barrier to civic participation, educational equity, and healthy adulthood. This volume brings together the work of leading urban youth scholars to highlight the detrimental impact of zero tolerance policies on young people?s educational... more...
Global Monitoring Report 2007 (Overview)
World Bank Publications 2007; US$ 19.99The 2007 Global Monitoring Report on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) assesses the contributions of developing countries, developed countries, and international financial institutions toward meeting universally agreed development commitments. Fourth in a series of annual reports leading up to 2015, this year's report reviews key developments... more...
Gesundheitsmarketing als Bestandteil des Dienstleistungsmarketing
Diplomica Verlag 2007; US$ 40.98Hauptbeschreibung Die Probleme des deutschen Gesundheitssystems erfordern zu ihrer Bewältigung die Übernahme eines marktorientierten Gedankengutes in das bestehende Gesundheitssystem. Die steigende Gesundheitsnachfrage könnte so zu mehr Beschäftigung und Wohlstand statt leerer Staatskassen führen. Das Gesundheitsmarketing als Kernelement der Ökonomisierung... more...
Exklusion
Campus Verlag 2010; US$ 18.33Hauptbeschreibung Prekäre Beschäftigung, Arbeitslosigkeit und Armut bringen Formen sozialer Ausgrenzung hervor, die in allen westlichen Gesellschaften ein Problem darstellen. Über die Ursachen und Folgen wird in den Sozialwissenschaften in Europa und den USA breit diskutiert. Martin Kronauer bietet in seiner grundlegenden Studie einen gut verständlichen... more...









