Sociology, Social Work, Criminology

Encyclopedia of Social Work - 2008 Considered the cornerstone of reference in its field. Comprehensive in coverage and international in scope, the Encyclopedia is a valuable resource to social work practitioners, scholars, and students.

Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare - 2008 Volume 1 The Profession of Social Work Volume 2 Human Behavior in the Social Environment Volume 3 Social Work Practice Volume 4 The Profession of Social Work

Encyclopedia of Social Work with Groups - 2014 The book covers all aspects of social work with groups: including its history, values, major models, approaches and methods, education, research, journals, phases of development, working with specific populations and ages.

Encyclopedia of Aging - 2002 Encompasses all aspects of aging, covering a variety of disciplines including biology, medicine, economics, law psychology, sociology and history, and also explores related issues such as religion, spirituality, and ethics.

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior - 2001 Intended for the student and layperson covering the social, medical and political issues related to drugs and alcohol, as well as types of addiction

Encyclopedia of Gerontology - 2007 Aging is a complex process of change involving influences of a biological, behavioral, social, and environmental nature, all of which are explored in the context of this encyclopedia.

Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work - 2006 This is the first to treat in an inclusive reference what is usually considered a societal failing and the underside of sexuality and economic survival.

Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma - 2008 This is an authoritative reference on the scientific evidence, clinical practice guidelines, and social issues addressed within the field of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Encyclopedia of Social Deviance -- 2014 Drawing contributions from across the social and behavioral sciences, including sociology, anthropology, criminology, politics, psychology, and religion, this work introduces readers to the lively field of rule-making and rebellion that strikes at the core of what it means to be an individual living in a social world.

Sexually Transmitted Disease - 2014 Investigates the spectrum of sexually transmitted diseases and related topics and issues, describing their microscopic origins, the chronology of research and medical treatment, the body parts affected, and the modern-day methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of spread.

Sociology of Work - 2013 Discusses the simple act of going to work every day and examines why it is an integral part of all societies across the globe. Covers curricular subjects that addresses why we work, ranging from business and management to anthropology, sociology, social history, psychology, politics, economics, and health.