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  • Challenging the Conventional Wisdom about Residential Care for Children and Youth

    A Good Place to Grow

    by Bruce B. Henderson ...
    Series series Routledge Advances in Social Work
    Is residential care 'inherently harmful'? This book argues that this conventional wisdom is wrong and is, itself, harmful to a significant number of children and youth.The presumptive view is based largely on overgeneralizations from research with infants and very young children raised in extremely deprived environments. A careful analysis of the available research supports the use of high-quality ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

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  • In the Know

    Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence

    by Russell T. Warne ...
    Emotional intelligence is an important trait for success at work. IQ tests are biased against minorities. Every child is gifted. Preschool makes children smarter. Western understandings of intelligence are inappropriate for other cultures. These are some of the statements about intelligence that are common in the media and in popular culture. But none of them are true. In the Know is a tour of the ... Read more

    $27.89 USD

  • The Role of the Father in Child Development

    Edited by Michael E. Lamb ...
    The Definitive reference on the important role fathers play in child development todayEdited by Dr. Michael Lamb—the recognized authority on the role of fathers in child development, The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition brings together contributions from international experts on each subject to provide a thorough and current summary of the state of fatherhood across cultures, ... Read more

    $100.00 USD

  • Handbook of Father Involvement

    Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Second Edition

    Edited by Natasha J. Cabrera, Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda ...
    This second edition reviews the new research findings and theoretical advances on fathers, families, child development, programs, and policies that have occurred in the past decade. Contributors from a range of disciplines and countries showcase contemporary findings within a new common chapter structure. All of the chapters are either extensively revised or entirely new. Biological, evolutionary, ... Read more

    $82.99 USD

  • A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health

    Social Contexts, Theories, and Systems

    Edited by Teresa L. Scheid, Tony N. Brown ...
    The second edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides a comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. Chapters by leading scholars and researchers present an overview of historical, social and institutional frameworks. Part I examines social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis and the measurement of mental health and illness, theories that explain the definition ... Read more

    $47.59 USD

  • Family Violence Across the Lifespan

    An Introduction

    by Ola W. Barnett, Cindy L. Miller-Perrin, Robin D. Perrin ...
    The most comprehensive research-based text on family violence – now more accessible and visually inviting than ever beforeStreamlined and updated throughout with state-of-the-art information, this Third Edition of the authors′ bestselling book gives readers an accessible introduction to the methodology, etiology, prevalence, treatment, and prevention of family violence. Research from experts in ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • The Social Cure

    Identity, Health and Well-Being

    Edited by Jolanda Jetten, Catherine Haslam, S. Alexander Haslam ...
    A growing body of research shows that social networks and identities have a profound impact on mental and physical health. With such mounting evidence of the importance of social relationships in protecting health, the challenge we face is explaining why this should be the case. What is it that social groups offer that appears to be just as beneficial as a daily dose of vitamin C or regular ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • IAAP Handbook of Applied Psychology

    Edited by Paul R. Martin, Michael C. Knowles, Michael Kyrios, Lyn Littlefield, J. Bruce Overmier, José M. Prieto, Fanny Cheung ...
    The IAAP Handbook of Applied Psychology, an up-to-date and authoritative reference, provides a critical overview of applied psychology from an international perspective.Brings together articles by leading authorities from around the worldProvides the reader with a complete overview of the field and highlights key research findingsDivided into three parts: professional psychology, substantive areas ... Read more

    $199.00 USD

  • Understanding Families

    Supportive Approaches to Diversity, Disability, and Risk, Second Edition

    by Marie Poulsen, Marci J. Hanson Ph.D., Eleanor W. Lynch Ph.D. ...
    Today’s American families are more complex and diverse than ever before—and today’s child and family professionals must be fully prepared to meet their needs. Interventionists educators, health care professionals, therapists, and social workers will get the strong foundation they need with the NEW edition of this trusted textbook, a comprehensive guide to working effectively and respectfully ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

    Evidence-Informed Assessments and Interventions

    by Michael J. Holosko, Catherine N. Dulmus, Karen M. Sowers ...
    A lifespan approach presenting evidence-informed interventions for working with individuals and familiesSocial Work Practice with Individuals and Families covers assessment of and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and families. It offers an array of pedagogical features within each chapter, as well as online resources and review questions at the conclusion of each ... Read more

    $51.00 USD

  • International Guide to Student Achievement

    Edited by John Hattie, Eric M. Anderman ...
    Series series Educational Psychology Handbook
    The***International Guide to Student Achievement*** brings together and critically examines the major influences shaping student achievement today. There are many, often competing, claims about how to enhance student achievement, raising the questions of "What works?" and "What works best?" World-renowned bestselling authors, John Hattie and Eric M. Anderman have invited an international group of ... Read more

    $166.99 USD

  • A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health

    Social Contexts, Theories, and Systems

    Edited by Teresa L. Scheid, Eric R. Wright ...
    With chapters written by leading scholars and researchers, the third edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides an updated, comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. The volume presents an overview of the historical, social, and institutional frameworks for understanding mental health and illness. Part I examines the social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis ... Read more

    $59.09 USD