Chronic Illness, Vulnerability and Social Work (Routledge Advances in Social Work)

Whilst the body has recently assumed greater sociological significance, there has been less engagement in social work and social care on the bodily experience of health, illness and disease. This innovative volume redresses the balance by exploring chronic illness and social work, through the specific lens of autoimmunity, engaging in wider debates around vulnerability, resistance and the lived experience of ongoing ill-health. Moving beyond existing conceptualisations of vulnerability as an issue of mental distress, ageing, child protection and poverty, Price and Walker demonstrate the role that society has to play in actively engaging the physical body, rather than working around and through it. The book focuses on auto-immune conditions such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. Conditions like these allow for an exploration of the materiality of illness which exacerbates social and economic vulnerability and may precipitate personal and social crises, requiring a variety of interventions and support. The risks and challenges associated with chronic illness include disruptions to a sense of self and identity, altered relationships and the renegotiation of roles and responsibilities in a variety of relationships in addition to an economic impact, with the potential for disruption to employment status and financial insecurity. This text opens up a range of debates around some of the central concerns of the social work profession, including vulnerability, ill-health, and independence. It will be of interest to scholars and students of social work, nursing, disability studies, medicine and the social sciences.

Chronic Illness, Vulnerability and Social Work: Autoimmunity and the contemporary disease experience (Routledge Advances in Social Work)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Walker, Liz

Price, Liz

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Routledge

Photographing Children (Point & Shoot)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Amphoto

Photographing Special Occasions Book "Getting the best from your Compact Point & shoot camera"

The compelling story of an internationally recognized example of sustainable development. 
 In a world filled with stories of environmental devastation and social dysfunction, EcoVillage at Ithaca is a refreshing and hopeful look at a modern-day village that is taking an integrated approach to addressing these problems. 
 This book tells the story of life at EcoVillage at Ithaca, an internationally recognized example of sustainable development. It transports the reader into the midst of a vibrant community that includes co-housing neighborhoods, small-scale organic farming, land preservation, green building, energy alternatives and hands-on education. By integrating proven social and environmental alternatives into a living model, EcoVillage at Ithaca provides a rare glimpse into one possible―and positive―future for the planet. 
 EcoVillage at Ithaca delves into the heart of the lived experience at this innovative community. It provides a warm, personal and reflective look at what it is like to create a sustainable culture. The book tells in-depth stories about an integrated way of life: 
<ul>
<li> Running a family farm </li>
<li> Creating "invented celebrations" </li>
<li> The poignancy of a home birth, as well as a conscious death </li>
<li> Community work parties </li>
<li> Dramatic examples of personal transformation </li>
</ul>
 At the same time, as one chapter states, “This is not Utopia,” and the struggles and conflicts inherent in any community endeavor are not glossed over. 
 Human scale, accessible and inspiring, the example of EcoVillage at Ithaca will help readers imagine fresh alternatives to “life as usual.” It will appeal to all who are hungry to learn about successful working models of a more sustainable approach to living with each other and the earth. 
 Liz Walker co-founded and has directed EcoVillage at Ithaca since its inception in 1991 and has lived there with her family since the first buildings were completed. She has worked on all aspects of the community’s development and has written and lectured widely on the topic.

EcoVillage at Ithaca: Pioneering a Sustainable Culture

Business & Money

Economics

New Society Publishers

A small city's big vision that can help transform your own community. 
 We all want a sustainable future, but what does it look like, and how do we get there? In Ithaca, NY a new culture is blossoming-one that values cooperation, local production, environmental stewardship, social justice andcreativity. Ithaca is showing the way to meet the challenges of the day with a wide variety of practical, real-world solutions. 
 Filled with inspiring examples, Choosing a Sustainable Future provides readers with a remarkable sense of possibility. Explore Ithaca's: 
<ul>
<li> bustling, vibrant farmers markets, overflowing with fresh, local produce </li>
<li> award-winning community credit union that triples the savings of low-income people </li>
<li> flagship college sustainability programs </li>
<li> pioneering alternative transportation programs, such as Ithaca Carshare </li>
<li> innovative efforts by coalitions of local business, university, government and activists to create transformation in areas as diverse as green building, city planning, health and wellness, and honoring cultural diversity. </li>
</ul>
 Taken together, these examples of citizen engagement are a taste of what life could be like in a sustainable city of the future. In a time of overwhelming economic, social and environmental crises, Choosing aSustainable Future provides a quiet, authoritative voice of hope.

Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca, NY

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Book by Walker, Liz, Haynsworth, John, Levy, Bonnie Skinner

Top Dog: Canines and Their Companions

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Haynsworth, John

Levy, Bonnie Skinner

Pets & Animal Care

Beautiful Amer Pub Co

Milly loves to explore and learn. One day while using her friend’s phone, she sees images that make her feel sick. Milly was lucky to have a safe adult to help her through this experience and she now teaches children that some adult behaviours can be harmful for kids to see. Milly lets kids know that coming across these images is not their fault and she reminds them to always seek help from an adult if they see things that are not meant for kids eyes. - - -  Not for Kids! is the perfect tool for parents to teach their children what to do if they are exposed to explicit content, and for parents to learn how to best help their kids cope with what they’ve seen. In an era when online graphic and extreme depictions of adult behaviours are the default form of sex education, this book is a must-read with your kids! GAIL DINES, Ph.D. Founder and Chair, Culture Reframed Author, Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality

Not for Kids!: Protecting Kids Online

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Walker Inspirations

Hamish and the Shadow Secret

Truss, Don

Literature & Fiction

Whilst the body has recently assumed greater sociological significance, there has been less engagement in social work and social care on the bodily experience of health, illness and disease. This innovative volume redresses the balance by exploring chronic illness and social work, through the specific lens of autoimmunity, engaging in wider debates around vulnerability, resistance and the lived experience of ongoing ill-health. Moving beyond existing conceptualisations of vulnerability as an issue of mental distress, ageing, child protection and poverty, Price and Walker demonstrate the role that society has to play in actively engaging the physical body, rather than working around and through it. The book focuses on auto-immune conditions such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. Conditions like these allow for an exploration of the materiality of illness which exacerbates social and economic vulnerability and may precipitate personal and social crises, requiring a variety of interventions and support. The risks and challenges associated with chronic illness include disruptions to a sense of self and identity, altered relationships and the renegotiation of roles and responsibilities in a variety of relationships in addition to an economic impact, with the potential for disruption to employment status and financial insecurity.  This text opens up a range of debates around some of the central concerns of the social work profession, including vulnerability, ill-health, and independence. It will be of interest to scholars and students of social work, nursing, disability studies, medicine and the social sciences.

Waiting To Happen: HIV/Aids in South Africa : the Bigger Picture

This powerful book - incorporating evocative photographs and the voices of scholars, practitioners, and victims of the epidemic - looks at the social, cultural, and historical aspects of HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

Waiting to Happen: HIV/Aids in South Africa : the Bigger Picture

Medical Books

Reid, Graeme

Cornell, Morna

AIDS in Context Conference (2001 University of the Witwatersrand)

Administration & Medicine Economics

Lynne Rienner Pub

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