Search results for ‘Publisher:"wiley-blackwell"’ Sort:
Results 31 - 40 of 47
A history of autism: conversations with the pioneers
- Author:
- FEINSTEIN Adam
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 381p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
The history of autism from the first descriptions of autistic–type behaviour to the present day is explored through interviews with some of the earliest pioneers in the field and leading professionals working today across the world. The author draws on evidence from previously unpublished documents, as well as the latest research and case studies. The discussions provide insight into the historical changes in the perception of autism and approaches to it. In addition, interviews with parents of autistic children confirm the essential contribution they have made to the understanding of this enigmatic condition. This is believed to be the first book to fully explore the history of autism. Chapters include: the two great pioneers (Asperger and Kanner); the 1950s: the seeds of understanding; blaming the parents; the 1960s: the parents fight back; the two teaching pioneers (Schopler and Lovaas); the 1970s: major steps forward; definition, diagnosis, and assessment; the 1980s and 1990s: theories and concepts; autism in the developing nations; and where the future lies.
International advances in adoption research for practice
- Editors:
- WROBEL Gretchen Miller, NEIL Elsbeth, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 338p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book contains an edited collection of 10 keynote papers and 3 paper symposia given at the Second International Conference for Adoption Research held in Norwich, England over 4 days in July 2006. Contributions from authors from the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland are included, highlighting current adoption theory and research from around the world. Part 1 reviews the history, theory and ‘ecology’ of adoption, covering records from the United States, England and New Zealand between 1851-1995 and international adoption between 1990 and 2006, ‘from Bucharest to Beijing’. Part 2, presents various research perspectives in 10 chapters, more empirical in nature. Topics covered include international and domestic adoption, openness, the birth family’s perspective, the child and the adopters, adoption of children with special needs and those from deprived backgrounds, and looked after children and reference is made to longitudinal studies from around the world. In addition to relaying ‘findings’ from research, this book discusses the complex intertwining of genes and environment and the importance of interpersonal relationships and emotions in understanding adoption outcomes.
Gender and child welfare in society
- Editors:
- FEATHERSTONE Brid, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 310p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book looks at the way in which both relationships within families and interactions between family members and professionals are influenced by gender in conjunction with other social divisions, such as ethnicity or socioeconomic status. It considers ways in which raising questions about gender can help researchers and practitioners better understand these issues in relation to child development. Chapters by experts from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand, draw on current developments in thinking about gender relations and offer an overview of sociological, psychological and developmental perspectives on family relationships, child welfare outcomes and the practice/policy realities of professional interventions with families. Chapters address range of service settings; including family support, child health, education, child protection, domestic violence, ‘looked after’ children and youth justice. The book also explores the new challenges facing women and men as parents in the context of family and societal change and diversity. It raises the issue of how gender intersects with ethnicity, religion, class, disability, age and sexuality in families, and what theoretical and practice developments are most promising in promoting both child wellbeing and gender equity.
Caring for older people in the community
- Editors:
- HUDSON Angela, MOORE Lesley, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 245p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book is a compilation from 9 academics and practitioners, including the two editors. The first section (Chapters 1-3) discusses the past and current influences on physical, psychological and social ‘nursing’ practices and ethical tensions, when working with older people. Topics covered in the second section (chapters 4-6) with regard to contemporary challenges with older people who may have learning disabilities and dementia as well as experiencing ageing are, health education, sexual health, substance misuse, and the role of assistive technology. Examples of lived scenarios from service users and reflections from professionals are included. Current issues of kinship care for older people, ethics, palliative care and end of life decision making, complementary therapies, vulnerability, citizenship, informed consent, advocacy, empowerment, personalisation and a person centre approach are also mentioned. The third section from the joint editors, is on future challenges and covers: community hospitals, bringing diagnostic technology and chemotherapy interventions closer to cancer patients, the national panel for information and communications technology, ‘whole system demonstrators’, moving towards seamless care, and partnership with older people projects.
Is problem-oriented policing effective in reducing crime and disorder? Findings from a Campbell systematic review
- Authors:
- WEISBURD David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Criminology and Public Policy, 9(1), February 2010, pp.139-172.
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
Only ten studies examining the effect of problem-oriented policing (POP) using an experimental or quasi-experimental design and a comparison group were identified; six of them were unpublished. The studies were set in the USA or the UK. Meta-analysis revealed a modest overall effect on crime and disorder. Individually, only three of the studies revealed a significant reduction in crime and disorder; one intervention produced a significant deterioration in the outcome measured. The role that implementation problems may have played in the different impacts reported across the studies is discussed. The results of an additional 45 studies using a pre-post intervention comparison are also included in the review.
Critical perspectives on safeguarding children
- Editors:
- BROADHURST Karen, GROVER Chris, JAMIESON Janet, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 274p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book provides a multi-disciplinary analysis of the current approaches to safeguarding children in the UK. It addresses the strengths, weaknesses and complexities inherent in the Government’s objective of promoting opportunities for children through the Every Child Matters framework. It brings together contributors from different disciplinary backgrounds (criminology, education, geography, health, philosophy, social policy and social work) who share a concern regarding the direction of social policy with respect to safeguarding children and who seek to investigate both the coherence and effectiveness of Government policy for all children. The book identifies key tensions and dilemmas in areas of policy and practice, and raises a number of significant questions. The individual chapters look at: the history of child welfare; children’s rights; child poverty; communication and collaboration including the Common Assessment Framework; parenting policy; parents within education; safeguarding in the health sector; drug and alcohol use in young people; criminal justice issues; and children of refugees or asylum seekers. The final chapter provides a cross-disciplinary analysis of the shortcomings of the Government safeguarding project.
Criminology and Public Policy
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
An interdisciplinary title focusing on policy discussions of criminology research findings and criminal justice policy and practice. Coverage on Social Care Online from this journal is limited to relevant systematic reviews only.
The psychology of eating: from healthy to disordered behavior
- Author:
- OGDEN Jane
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 378p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The primary emphasis of this book is on the psychology of eating as viewed from social, health and clinical perspectives. It contains a detailed overview of the latest research in the field and also draws on sociology, psychiatry and related disciplines to explore a range of eating behaviours. Topics discussed include, the nature of healthy eating, how choices are made around what to eat, dieting and body dissatisfaction, and root causes and treatments of obesity, bulimia and anorexia. The book is aimed at both lay and professionals readers.
Culture and mental health: sociocultural influences, theory and practice
- Editors:
- EHUN Sussie, GURUNG Regan A.R., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 340p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
The two parts of this book discuss general issues, and cross-cultural issues in specific psychological disorder. Contributors to the first cover culture and psychopathology, culture and mental health assessment, stress and mental health, managing job stress, chronic pain, religion in the psychotherapy process, cultural diversity and international perspectives. Those in the second are about culture and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic stress, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and suicide.
Safeguarding children: a shared responsibility
- Editors:
- CLEAVER Hedy, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 284p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Divided into two sections, themes and principles and the process, this book covers the essentials of work with children and families. The first covers putting children and their rights at the heart of the safeguarding process, working effectively with parents, the wider family and community, children living away from home, and working effectively in a multi-agency context. The second asks when workers should be worried and covers approaching someone for help, carrying out or contributing to an assessment, judgments, decisions and plans, intervention, and reviewing and ending intervention.