A comprehensive overview of contemporary Irish society for students of sociology, reflecting recent social and economic changes and incorporating data from Census 2010.

A new textbook that introduces students to social care and social work law, concepts and structures in Ireland.

and social work law, concepts and struct

A new text introducing the theories and concepts in psychology relevant to the social care arena, with particular emphasis on research and policy from an Irish perspective.

A unique new Irish text providing an introduction to the theory underpinning
the practice of using the creative arts as a tool or intervention in various
social care and community scenarios.

A comprehensive introduction to all key study areas within Applied Social Care:
The Field of Social Care; Theoretical Approaches; Practice Issues; Social Care
and Specific Population Groups.

This new book offers undergraduate students a core text for the study of Irish social policy, combining an introduction to the discipline with analysis directly based on the Irish context.

A unique text providing integrated multidisciplinary perspectives (Sociological, Psychological and Professional Practice) on social care practice scenarios set into the themes of Inclusion, Rights and Ethics.

Comprehensive introduction to the world of sociology, with particular reference to the Irish perspective

Completely up-to-date with a comprehensive Irish focus that examines key social transformations such as immigration, suburbanisation and Ireland’s unprecedented economic growth