This author delves into themes of disadvantage, marginalization, and violence, with a focus on Southeast Asia and religion. His work in social work and welfare education carries an international impact. A significant portion of his publications addresses disadvantage, marginalization, and violence. His extensive publication record marks him as a recognized voice in the field.
A firsthand report on Kurdistan. The account deals with the diplomacy and politics of the Middle East as the Kurds attempt to achieve autonomy. Randal, with information from Kurdish leaders and diplomats, provides the historical and political background to the internecine wars, the mass migrations and the lifestyle of the nomadic Kurds.
The definitive biography of one of the twentieth century's most significant novelists
Best-selling text on direct practice learning for degree students
This moving and timely book explores the way the First World War has been thought about and commemorated, and how it has affected its own, and later, generations.
The book, beautifully illustrated with old woodcuts, explains how and why plants have been named, includes handy lists of identifying adjectives, and takes the reader down some of the stranger byways of human endeavour and eccentricity.
A thoughtful and fascinating portrait of England, told through the story of A. E. Housman and his much-loved poetry collection, A Shropshire Lad.
This book offers insights into the development of social welfare policies in Britain. By identifying continuities in welfare policy, practice and thought throughout history, it offers the potential for the development of new thinking, policy making and practice.
From one of the best trainers in the world and coauthor of Foundation: a total body workout program that focuses on functional fitness for relearning correct movement patterns and retraining your core so you can enjoy a pain-free, vibrantly active lifestyle.
Split into three parts, this book considers what is meant by disadvantage and marginalisation, how this can come about and the impact this may have on lives, before unpicking the key knowledge and skills needed to practice effectively with individuals and groups.