Domestic abuse is a persistent global health and social problem with far reaching consequences at both an individual and a societal level. Internationally, significant progress has been made in addres
Sam Smith explores the development of a human rights-based approach to social care, contributing to the development of a culture of awareness of human rights that challenges the perception of human ri
Approximately one third of child sexual abuse is carried out by children and young people themselves. There is a developing awareness of this issue among professionals whose work involves safeguarding
Housing been described as the "wobbly pillar" of the welfare state on account of it never achieving universal coverage, as did health and education. This does not diminish its importance for individua
This volume explores the ethical, methodological, and practical challenges in conducting child protection research with deaf and disabled children and young people. What are the child protection conce
GeoBritannica concerns the geological legacy of Britain. It discusses the origins of these island landscapes and how people have used its material and shapes both practically and artistically.
Researchers in a variety of healthcare professions explore risk and resilience across the life span, emphasizing the shift from societal to individual responsibility, human rights and citizenship,
While this study pays special attention to Scotland, information comes from research around the UK. The study looks at asset-based approaches from the perspectives of public health, community developm
This guide is for those who wish to understand the interplay between rocks and scenery in a truly classic geology in Europe. Nowhere else in Britain is this link to be more clearly observed. The key
Stratigraphy is that branch of geology which studies rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification). It is primarily used in the study of sedimentary and layered volcanic rocks. Stratigraphy and t
When the last deep coal mine in Britain closed in 2016, it marked the end of the most transformative era in the history of mankind. In writing this account of the rise and decline of the coal industry
Our world is made of rock. Those who live in a landscape where rock outcrops are obvious will have wondered about the kind of rock they are looking at and how they came to be where they are now. Graha
Metamorphic rocks are the third great type of rock found in the lithosphere. Originally of other types these rocks have been changed mainly by heat and pressure into new forms. This introductory guide
With more than 150 step-by-step examples, this concise introduction to the fundamental concepts of mathematics that are closely related to civil engineering uses an informal and theorem-free approach
Coal-mining in the East Neuk was an industry which began many centuries ago, flourished all too briefly, and ultimately declined. It provided a crucial driver to industrial development in the East Neu
Migration is a much debated issue. The increase in numbers and diversity of migrants is recognised as posing significant challenges for social and public policies. These trends have significant implic
The volcanoes of Europe offer dramatic landscapes, intriguing geological and geographical characteristics, and compelling histories of their interaction with those who have chosen to live on and near
Schools have become increasingly complex organizations and, as their role in socializing young people is recognized, the task of leading the school community is receiving greater attention than ever b
The world is becoming more hazardous as natural and social processes combine to create complex situations of increased vulnerability and risk. There is increasing recognition that this trend is creati
Stewart (social work, U. of Strathclyde, UK) examines the adult protection framework in the UK through theories of citizenship and how they impact issues of capacity and choice. She focuses on support
The Hindu tradition is very elaborate and bewildering in its complexity, says Whaling (emeritus religion, U. of Edinburgh), and though describing it is not too difficult, understanding it is. Even so,
This text is written for both academics and people who have no prior knowledge of the earth sciences. It offers a geological history of Ireland from the Precambrian era to the present day.
Writing for students, earth scientists, and general readers, Holland and Sanders (geology and mineralogy, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland) offer a guide to the geology of Ireland that contains 19 cha
As he carefully balances formality and practicality, Yang (civil, structural and environmental engineering, U. of Cambridge) supports both mathematicians and non-mathematicians as they study mathemati
Tett (community education and lifelong learning, U. of Edinburgh, Scotland) analyzes the conceptual, policy, and political ideas underpinning community education and the varieties of practice in which
Most people do not appreciate that the biogenic records, glacial deposits and landscapes of Ireland contain a rich record of Quaternary climate change.Marshall McCabe provides a current and comprehen
