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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lachen Sie gern Und haben Sie schon erlebt, wie ein Lachen die Situation entspannen kann, wenn verschiedene Kulturen aufeinandertreffen 'Lachen heilt fast alle Wunden', meint der Autor dieses Buches, und beweist es Ihnen anhand vieler aufschlußreicher Anekdoten. Und so ganz nebenbei vermittelt er praktische Tips zur Etikette und zu Bräuchen der Geschäftswelt. Nicht nur mit viel Humor geschrieben, sondern auch nett illustriert - gute Unterhaltung! (12/98). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Forbes is a registered trademark of forbes Inc. Its use is pursuant to a license agreement with forbes Inc.WGBH/Boston and Unapix Entertainment, Inc. produced the public television series on which the book is based. The series is sponsored by Travelers Group.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A must-read for parents of children with heart defects Heart Defects in Children: What Every Parent Should Know provides parents with critical information that their child's doctor may not provide. The book begins by describing a healthy heart and how it functions, then explores the most common heart defects including atrial septal defects, aortic stenosis, tetralogy of Fallot, and others. You'll learn just how your child's particular defect is affecting his or her heart, and what to expect in terms of testing, treatment, and long-term care.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Feminist approaches within the social sciences have expanded enormously since the 1960s. In addition, in recent years, geographic perspectives have become increasingly significant as feminist recognition of the differences between women, their diverse experiences in different parts of the world and the importance of location in the social construction of knowledge has placed varied geographies at the centre of contemporary feminist and postmodern debates.Gender, Identity and Place is an accessible and clearly written introduction to the wide field of issues that have been addressed by geographers and feminist scholars. It combines the careful definition and discussion of key concepts and theoretical approaches with a wealth of empirical detail from a wide-ranging selection of case studies and other empirical research. It is organized on the basis of spatial scale, examining the relationships between gender and place from the body to the nation, although the links between different spatial scales are also emphasized. The conceptual division and spatial separation between the public and private spheres and their association with men and women respectively has been a crucial part of the social construction of gendered differences and its establishment, maintenance and reshaping from industrial urbanization to the end of the millennium is a central linking theme in the eight substantive chapters. The book concludes with an assessment of the possibilities of doing feminist research.It will be essential reading for students in geography, feminist theory, women s studies, anthropology and sociology.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A very practical, walk-away-with-dozens-of-new-ideas book fornonprofit managers who face the constant challenge of increasingincome and reducing expenses. The author not only encourages goodfiscal management, he motivates the reader and provides a road mapfor saving a lot of money. --John Pearson, CEO, Christian Management Association A straightforward, no-nonsense guide to streamlining expenseswithout sacrificing valuable programs and services. Even in a good national economy, nonprofit organizations can havetight financial constraints. And since most nonprofits are alreadyoperating close to the fiscal balance line, they feel the financialpinch sooner and more acutely than business or government when theeconomy takes a downward spin. This nuts-and-bolts resource will help you find ways to: --Effectively balance your budget --Minimize spending through thirty general money-saving principlesand opportunities --Maximize your organization's various assets --Save money on personnel costs without firing anyone --Reduce office equipment and supply costs --Negotiate the best possible price with vendors--Develop long- andshort-term strategies for expense reduction --Create an action plan as well as a cost-saving team The money-saving tips that Gregory Dabel presents in this usefulguide will benefit even those organizations whose revenues arethriving. Saving Money in Nonprofit Organizations is forprofessionals who are ready to take action and improve theirfinancial bottom lines.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For three decades, Angela Y. Davis has written on liberation theory and democratic praxis. Challenging the foundations of mainstream discourse, her analyses of culture, gender, capital, and race have profoundly influenced democratic theory, antiracist feminism, critical studies and political struggles. Even for readers who primarily know her as a revolutionary of the late 1960s and early 1970s (or as a political icon for militant activism) she has greatly expanded the scope and range of social philosophy and political theory. Expanding critical theory, contemporary progressive theorists - engaged in justice struggles - will find their thought influenced by the liberation praxis of Angela Y. Davis. The Angela Y. Davis Reader presents eighteen essays from her writings and interviews which have appeared in If They Come in the Morning, Women, Race, and Class, Women, Culture, and Politics, and Black Women and the Blues as well as articles published in women's, ethnic/black studies and communist journals, and cultural studies anthologies. In four parts - 'Prisons, Repression, and Resistance', 'Marxism, Anti-Racism, and Feminism', 'Aesthetics and Culture', and recent interviews - Davis examines revolutionary politics and intellectualism. Davis's discourse chronicles progressive political movements and social philosophy. It is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary political philosophy, critical race theory, social theory, ethnic studies, American studies, African American studies, cultural theory, feminist philosophy, gender studies. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Although Henrik Ibsen is secure in his reputation as a major dramatist and intellectual figure, little attention has been given to the connections between his dramatic practice and his plays' powerful impact on audience and culture. Michael Goldman examines 'how the play attacks us in the theater' and the means by which Ibsen assaults the audience's expectations and opinions. Focusing on specific features of Ibsen's dramaturgy that have been overlooked or underappreciated, Goldman looks at the plays' unsettling dialogue and driving plots, then explores the impacts on both character and audience when Ibsen's powerful vision takes effect. How does Ibsen illustrate a character's inner turmoil, and how is this quality realized by the actor on stage What is the 'spine'--the single, definitive phrase used by actors to pinpoint the dominant motivation-in A Doll's House How does the stage design in The Wild Duck arouse the audience's curiosity With considerable attention to these plays as well as The Master Builder and Peer Gynt, Goldman examines the characteristic 'moments of crisis' and the striking similarities of gesture and language from play to play. Goldman discusses every aspect of Ibsen's art, from language, psychological motive, and narrative construct, to approaches used by actors and directors in play productions.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Optionsscheine haben vielfach den Ruf einer riskanten Anlageform. Was viele Investoren nicht wahrhaben wollen ist, daß der Optionshandel auch Teil einer sehr konservativen Anlagestrategie sein kann. Der Autor zeigt hier, wie man Optionen strategisch zur Senkung des Risikos einsetzen kann. Ein neuer Standpunkt, dargestellt in klaren, präzisen Worten. (12/98).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Jarvis does a real service by introducing a new vision of research into the current debates over the nature and mission of the academy.' --Continuing Higher Education Review 'Jarvis has managed to bridge the worlds of theory and professional practice in a way that will help each better understand the other.' --Jon Wergin, professor of educational studies, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University Genuine understanding of any field can only be developed through practice in that field. Peter Jarvis, an internationally known authority in the field of professional adult and continuing education, shows how theories of practice evolve from the practice itself and are unique to each practitioner. Doing professional work gives practitioners many opportunities to question, test, and revise theories taught in graduate programs. Such practice-based research gives rise to personalized theories of practice and also raises new questions for personal exploration. Using examples and vignettes drawn from professional fields and settings around the world, Jarvis provides valuable insights into the nature of professional practice, the ways professionals learn, and how education for practice can be enhanced at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Jarvis examines why so many practitioners find their professional education inadequate preparation for actual practice, and he calls for a partnership between higher education and the professional workplace that will meet the challenges of the relationship between the two. The Practitioner-Researcher is designed to help all practitioners for whom research is a tool in improving practice--from graduate students and their professors to employees in diverse industries or professional groups--and to facilitate an understanding of the relationship between practice and theory within the worlds of work and learning.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Guide For Managers Of Team-Based Organizations One of few books to address the management issues of team-basedcompanies, this work shows how to build an organizationalinfrastructure conducive to superior team performance. The workdispenses with the usual one-model-fits-all approach to identifysix distinct types of teams production, service, management,project, action, and advisory and explain in detail how to design,implement, and manage the unique systems, policies, and practicesthat support each. The contributors all leading consultants andresearchers draw from important case studies to present the bestmanagement practices of team-based organizations. Covers everynuance from management structuring to team staffing to informationsystems. Even shows how to create a physical facility that's rightfor teams.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the University Continuing Education Association's CharlesA. Wedemeyer Award, which recognizes highly meritorious book-lengthpublications that advance research in independent study anddistance education. 'This manual is the one we have been waiting for! It takes dead aimat all the important issues facing distance learning providers andhits the bull's eye on every one of them. It is down to earth, realworld, and up to date. Its examples and insights for practitionershelp create the sense of urgency and excitement all of us indistance learning feel today.'--Michael P. Lambert, executivedirector, Distance Education and Training Council Today's advances in communications technology have created excitingnew possibilities for training professionals. But not alltechnologies are created equal. Distance Training examines thesenew tools to show how compressed video, satellite broadcasting, theInternet, and other innovations can each be used to their bestadvantage. In-depth case studies of sixteen progressiveorganizations--NYNEX, Bell Atlantic, and Unisys among them--providereal-world models readers can use to design learning programs thattranscend the traditional boundaries of time and space by turningthe home, office, and meeting room into immediate, effectivelearning environments. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bempechat's well-written book takes a fresh look at vital questionsabout the academic achievement of minority children. Herexamination of academically successful children within severaldifferent at-risk' ethnic groups yields unconventional andoriginal insights about how children are socialized for schooling.A valuable contribution to the literature on achievement andmotivation in multiethnic nations! Herbert P. Ginsburg, Jacob H. Schiff Foundation professor ofpsychology and education, Teachers College, ColumbiaUniversity From an original position that isolates the factors which predictacademic performance, Harvard professor Janine Bempechat shattersthe myths about success and failure among poor and minoritystudents. With sound analysis and practical advice, Bempechat givesparents, educators and anyone interested in the well-being ofchildren hope and inspiration as they strive for academicexcellence in children. Focusing on the factors that contribute to academic success ratherthan analyzing the conditions that lead to failure andunderachievement Bempechat's book is a unique contribution to theunderstanding of societal and cultural effects on learning. Againstthe Odds reveals that high-achieving children, no matter what theirethnic or cultural background, have similar perceptions about theirparents' educational beliefs and practices. And, surprisingly,Bempechat's research counters the commonly held view that academicsuccess is tied primarily to an individual's belief ineffort. Written for teachers, psychologists, counselors, mentors anyoneinterested in the welfare of children Against the Odds is a guideto help create policy and curricula that will foster excellence andenable children rich, middle-class, poor, minority, nonminority toachieve their full potential.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since its original publication in 1970, this landmark book byWilliam Perry has remained the cornerstone of much of the studentdevelopment research that followed. Using research conducted withHarvard undergraduates over a fifteen-year period, Perry derived anAnduring framework for characterizing student development--a schemeso accurate that it still informs and advances investigations intostudent development across gAnders and cultures. Drawing from firsthand accounts, Perry traces a path from students'adolescence into adulthood. His nine-stage model describes thesteps that move students from a simplistic, categorical view ofknowledge to a more complex, contextual view of the world and ofthemselves. Throughout this journey of cognitive development, Perryreveals that the most significant changes occur in forms in whichpeople perceive their world rather than in the particulars of theirattitudes and concerns. He shows ultimately that the nature ofintellectual development is such that we should pay as muchattention to the processes we use as to the content. In a new introduction to this classic work, Lee Knefelkamp--a closecolleague of Perry's and a leading expert on college studentdevelopment--evaluates the book's place in the literature of highereducation. Knefelkamp explains how the Perry scheme has shapedcurrent thinking about student development and discusses the mostsignificant research that has since evolved from Perry'sgroundbreaking effort. Forms of Ethical and Intellectual Development in the College Yearsis a work that every current and future student servicesprofessional must have in their library.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ihr Unternehmen platzt aus allen Nähten Nicht wenige Firmen müssen heutzutage aus einem eher seltsamen Grund aufgeben: Sie schaffen es nicht, mit dem Erfolg ihrer Produkte Schritt zu halten. Wie Sie solche Situationen vermeiden oder notfalls beheben können, zeigt Ihnen dieses hochaktuelle Buch. Besonders nützlich sind detaillierte Angaben zu Warnzeichen, die auf plötzliche Schwankungen der Verkaufszahlen hinweisen können. (12/98).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written for non-experts in jargon-free language, this work shows how to create systems within organizations that preempt the monetary, strategic, and emotional costs associated with on-the-job conflict. Its clear and simple approach translates advanced concepts into practical how-tos and provides readers with four guiding principles they can follow to create conflict control systems of their own. Amply illustrated with real-world examples, it details the policies, procedures, and practices that make for successful control systems and tells precisely how to implement them.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his most explicitly political work to date, Pierre Bourdieu speaks out against the new myths of our time - especially those associated with neo-liberalism - and offers a passionate defence of the public interest. The withdrawal of the state from many areas of social life in recent years - housing, health, social services, etc. - has produced growing despair in the most deprived sections of the population; the dismantling of public welfare in the name of private enterprise, flexible markets and global competitiveness is increasing the misery of those who have suffered most. In this sharp, uncompromising attack on neo-liberalism and those who champion it - from the IMF to the President of the Bundesbank, from politicians to academic commentators - Bourdieu stands up for the interests of the powerless and helps to give a voice to those individuals, groups and social movements whose views are rarely heard in the dominant media.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Guide for Counselors in the AIDS Community This practical and state-of-the-art compedium is a rich resourcethat should be a 'must read' for every health professional workingin the field of HIV. . . . The book is bound to instantaneouslybecome the standard against which other books in the field will bejudged. --Michael Shernoff, editor of The Second Decade of AIDS: A MentalHealth Practice Handbook and Counseling Chemically DepAndent Peoplewith HIV Illness Highlighting the work of pioneers in the field, this important bookis a comprehensive resource for professionals and volunteersworking in the HIV epidemic. Now that the epidemic has been with usfor more than a decade, researchers and clinicians have had theopportunity to explore the results of the AIDS virus--see thepopulations affected, note the medical and emotional issues facedby those infected, and think about ways to help. This anthologyoffers a wealth of practical information and innovative advice. Theauthors address the therapeutic challenges of treating thispopulation and offer guidance for dealing with issues such ascountertransference, grief management, multiple loss, and assistedsuicide. The book also describes specific treatment techniques forworking with clients with HIV and dual diagnoses such as substanceabuse and psychiatric disorders.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Planned Giving Simplified 'This book is a must for all who are serious about establishing or maintaining a successful gift planning program for their institution.' ?Nancy L. Perazelli, CFRE Gift Planning Officer, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa 'In his own inimitable style, Bob Sharpe has done an admirable job of describing the planned giving process in an easy-to-understand manner. Woven throughout is the emphasis on the important human relationship between the donor and the charitable gift planner.' ?Walter T. Weaver, III Director, Finance Support Division, Boy Scouts of America 'Robert F. Sharpe, Sr., has provided a comprehensive road map of the world of planned giving. He guides [readers] to the desired desti- nation without unnecessary detours along the way. His book will be a valuable addition to the libraries of not only not-for-profit profession-als, but also 'givers' who seek a better understanding of the many routes available to them in their gift planning.' ?Joseph H. Powell President Emeritus and Senior Consultant, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation 'The name Bob Sharpe is synonymous with planned giving. I don't know of anybody who knows more about it and who can better convey its importance.' ?Reverend Dr. Arthur Caliandro Pastor, Marble Collegiate Church, New York City 'I really like [this book]. It is . . . elegantly simple, direct, and forthright. . . . very enjoyable.' ?Thomas W. Cullinan, JD Executive Director of Gift Planning, University of Maryland.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book combines the wonder and awe of human creativity with the complexity of its study. The authors advance the biopsychosocial' perspective as a model of the creative process. . . . This new perspective promises to further our understanding of the intricacies of the creative mind.' In the process of studying this book, readers may increase the probability of enhancing their own creativity. --Richard E. Ripple, professor, educational and developmental psychology, Cornell University In Understanding Creativity John S. Dacey and Kathleen H. Lennon offer a thorough examination of the three factors--biological, psychological, and social--that contribute to the creative process. This compelling book explores a breadth of topics on creativity including: how creative people operate as successful and imaginative problem solvers, the essential role self-control plays in realizing creative potential, and the most current discoveries about how the brain works on the neuronal and chemical levels. Most important, the book presents an innovative model that integrates the biological, psychological, and social elements and reflects the most significant advances in current creativity research. Understanding Creativity beautifully reveals the intricacies of the creative process and advances an innovative new view that can help anyone interested in the creative process to not only better understand it but to enhance it. Table of Contents Part One: Introduction 1. The Many Components of Creativity 2. A Brief History of the Concept of Creativity Part Two: Social Factors 3. The Role of the Family 4. The Role of the Social Context Part Three: Psychological Factors 5. Ten Traits that Contribute to the Creative Personality 6. The Special Contribution of Self-Control 7. The Formation of Creative Personality Traits 8. Creative Cognitive Processes 9. Creative Problem Solving Part Four: Biological Factors 10. The Brain at the Cellular Level 11. The Hemispheres of the Brain Part Five: Integration 12. A New Biopsychosocial Explanation of Creativity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - * Very accessible and wide-ranging introduction to feminist perspectives on geography. * Clearly written with careful attention paid to defining key concepts and theories in the field.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is an account of the Egyptians from the first settlers in the Nile Valley through to the present day. Egypt has the longest, continuous, known history of any country in the world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seit Erscheinen der Erstauflage ist dieses Buch zu einem Klassiker geworden, der die Verbindung zwischen der Architektur und der Kultur der Renaissance beleuchtet. Wittkower hat definitive Erklärungen der wahren Bedeutung bestimmter Architekturformen gegeben und gleichzeitig die Grenzen einer rein ästhetischen Theorie der Architektur der Renaissance aufgezeigt. Hervorragend aufgemacht, integriert diese 2. Auflage zum ersten Mal Abbildungen und Text im Großformat. (05/98).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Edited by two leading general practitioners and with contributions from over 20 authors, this book covers a wide range of topics to do with narrative in medicine. It includes a wealth of real examples of patients narratives and addresses theoretical and practical issues including the use of narrative as a therapeutic tool, teaching narrative to students, philosophical issues, narrative in legal and ethical decisions, narrative in nursing, and the narrative medical record.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Torsten H. Nilson's new book Competitive Branding contains usefulinformation on two of the hottest words in marketing, 'competitive'and 'branding'. It's a must read.' Jack Trout, President of Trout& Partners Ltd USA, and global marketing strategist. 'With theincreasing recognition that brands are assets that have to beactively managed, we all need keys to unlock the processes formanaging brands in a disciplined way. This book opens the doors!'Raoul Pinnell, Global Head of Brands and Communications, ShellInternational Petroleum Company Ltd. 'Branding is increasinglyrecognized as the essence of marketing. This book will give youplenty of ideas on how to build, grow, and perpetuate your brands.'Philip Kotler, S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor ofInternational Marketing, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School ofManagement, Northwestern University, USA. In his new book TorstenH. Nilson provides solid, practical and well-founded good adviceand methods for building brands cost-effectively - brands that willsucceed in the increasingly competitive market place. This bookwill help the reader to: \* create and implement a programme to build a competitivebrand \* understand how brands are created, building the value of thebrands \* use all the different parts of the marketing mix to build thepower of the brand The focus of Competitive Branding is not so much 'how to do theabove' but more 'what to do' to achieve success. Torsten H. Nilsonhas developed a conceptual framework based on his vast experience -not only does this aspect set the book apart from others on thissubject but it gives the reader the opportunity to consider all thestrategic aspects of branding in the context of their organization.The busy professional will find this enlightening book, which isillustrated with truly inspirational examples and cases, one of themost useful in developing a successful competitive brand.; Anbieter haben es immer schwerer, neue Marken und damit eine überzeugende Identität nachhaltig am Markt zu etablieren. Der Autor, ein erfahrener Consultant im internationalen Geschäft, zeigt dem Leser, wie er seine Marktanteile ausweitet und Wettbewerbsvorteile gewinnen kann: Die Formel heißt Aufwertung des Markennamens. Theorien sowie Hilfmittel und Techniken werden an zahlreichen Fallstudien erläutert. (8/98).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Strategie ist die Kunst der Wertschöpfung. Sie liefert die intellektuellen Rahmenbedingungen, Konzeptmodelle und Leitgedanken, die es Managern erlaubt, Möglichkeiten zu erkennen, um Kunden diesen Wert nahezubringen und gleichermaßen diesen Wert in Gewinn umzusetzen. Geschrieben von führenden Experten auf diesem Gebiet, zeigt dieses Buch genau, wie aktueller globaler Wettbewerb, sich wandelnde Märkte und neue Technologien neue Möglichkeiten der Wertschöpfung eröffnen. Jetzt neu als Broschurausgabe: Dieser Titel wurde umfassend aktualisiert, mit vielen signifikanten Fallstudien, die verdeutlichen, daß nicht das Unternehmen im Mittelpunkt der strategischen Analyse stehen sollte, sondern das Wertschöpfungssystem. (09/98).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For Finance and Treasury professionals to effectively pitch, sell, and comprehend the true appeal and relevance of a particular security, there is nothing more important than knowing how the value of said security has been determined. While punching numbers into a computer may provide the information needed, it is nevertheless essential to have a firm grasp of the valuation concepts in order to make the best, most informed decisions. Offering a straightforward, accessible approach not found anywhere else, this comprehensive new book provides a clear-cut road map through the mathematical concepts associated with the investments sector of Treasury management.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An up to date account of all that is known about the key methods used in health services research. It describes the uses and limitations of the principal methods based on the findings of the NHS Health Technology Assessment Programme. Each chapter makes suggestions for best practice.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Informationssammlung, Datenanalyse und Entwicklung eines Konzepts - das sind die wesentlichen Teilschritte der Definition eines architektonischen Problems, ob es sich nun um den Neubau eines Wohnhauses oder die Renovierung eines Bürogebäudes handelt. Und ein sorgfältig erstelltes Programm ist die Voraussetzung für den Erfolg eines jeden Projektes! Geschrieben von einer erfahrenen Designerin und Dozentin, behandelt dieses Buch im 1. Teil die theoretische und im 2. Teil die praktische Seite. Außerdem gibt es umfassende Informationen zu Techniken und neuen Entwicklungen (z.B. Videodatenanalyse) sowie praktische Tips und mehr als 200 Zeichnungen und Diagramme zur Veranschaulichung des Textes. (01/99).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Während die Abteilungserfolgsrechnung - eine Form der Kostenrechnung - sich auf die verschiedenen Aktivitäten eines Unternehmens im Geschäftsprozeß bezieht, geht Geschäftsprozeßmanagement einen Schritt weiter. Es gibt dem Management die Mittel an die Hand, unabhängige Aktivitäten in Geschäftsprozessen zu isolieren und zeigt gleichzeitig auf, wie Kosten und Leistung jeder einzelnen Aktivität gemessen und verwaltet werden können. So werden greifbare Erfolgsmaßstäbe aufgestellt und in Beziehung gesetzt zu Zeit, Wert, Qualtität der Dienstleistung, Flexibilität, Kosten und Ergebnisplanung. Mit Hilfe des Geschäftsprozeßmanagements sind Manager in der Lage, Problembereiche zu erkennen, ein höheres Leistungsniveau aufzustellen, Wettbewerbsvorteile zu erzielen und einen Prozeß kontinuierlicher Ergebnisverbesserung in Gang zu setzen.(y05/99). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Children s homes have cultures which vary from the benign to the malignant. Using a distinctive cross-institutional design, this study of 48 children s homes shows how some were characterised by widespread bullying, delinquency and low morale among both staff and residents whilst others were relatively peaceful and friendly. These differences are explained by the way these homes were resourced, managed and run, thus providing lessons for the future. This accessible text provides \* a much-needed insight into the management of children s homes and the impact on their residents \* perspectives from a large sample of children, parents, staff and social workers \* an examination of the effect on staff and residents of features such as the size of the home, staff ratios, the proportion of trained staff and the approach of the head Commissioned by the Department of Health, this study is essential reading for practitioners in the social and welfare services and others with an interest in the well-being of deprived, troubled or delinquent young people.…