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Bereavement and Grief Bereavement and Grief Lisa Firth Everyone will experience a bereavement at some point, yet the death of a loved one is always a shock, even after a long illness. This book takes a sensitive look at the issues surrounding grief and l… OL15193036W
Tobacco and Health Tobacco and Health Lisa Firth It is well established that smoking affects an individual’s health, causing painful chronic illnesses such as lung cancer and emphysema. However, there are still an estimated 10 million smokers in Br… OL15193038W
Coping with disability Coping with disability Lisa Firth According to the latest census results, there are nearly 11 million people in the UK, nearly 20 percent of the population, who have a long-term health problem or disability. This title provides a bro… OL20822758W
An ageing population An ageing population Lisa Firth This work looks at the financial and social implications of an ageing poulation, covering issues such as the economics of ageing, isolation, elder abuse, care issues and health in older age. OL20822976W
Student matters Student matters Lisa Firth More young people are going into higher education now than ever before. Meanwhile, the debate about university standards continues to rage. Are degrees still valuable to modern employers? Is universi… OL20828628W
Marriage and cohabitation Marriage and cohabitation Lisa Firth This title examines the issues surrounding marriage, divorce and the changing structure of the family. Chapters cover marriage trends and divorce and separation. OL20858342W
Sexual orientation and society Sexual orientation and society Lisa Firth Issues such as gay adoption and civil partnerships are still contentious. Many gay people suffer misunderstanding, discrimination and abuse during their lives. This title contains articles on topics … OL20872201W
The gender gap The gender gap Lisa Firth Gender equality has come a long way since the 1970s, however inequalities do still exist. Although girls outperform boys in education, this does not carry over into career advantage, with women being… OL20872214W
Eating disorders Eating disorders Lisa Firth It is estimated that as many as 1.15 million people in Britain suffer with an eating problem, whilst more than one in four children aged between two and ten is overweight or obese. Chapter one of thi… OL20946578W
The AIDS crisis The AIDS crisis Lisa Firth What causes HIV and how can we protect ourselves against it? How do those living with the illness cope with issues such as medical treatment, stigma and discrimination? What can be done to combat AID… OL20947192W
Sexual health Sexual health Lisa Firth This title covers sexual relationships, risky sexual behaviour, the rise of sexually transmitted infections and the ways in which these can be prevented and treated. OL20947685W
The housing issue The housing issue Lisa Firth Until recently, the housing market was enjoying a boom period, with property prices higher than ever before - however, the global financial crisis pus an end to this. How has the crash affected the o… OL20947715W
The armed forces The armed forces Lisa Firth This title looks at issues which concern members and former members of the armed forces. It covers issues such as service-related mental ill health, dealing with physical injuries, the future of the … OL20981280W
Domestic abuse Domestic abuse Lisa Firth Domestic abuse affects over 350,000 people in England and Wales alone, but many myths still surround the issue. Some people do not realise that abuse does not mean only physical violence but can be v… OL24174284W
Class and social mobility Class and social mobility Lisa Firth This volume looks at the issue of class and whether it is an impediment to social mobility, covering issues such as the debate surrounding unpaid internships, public school dominance of top jobs and … OL24176766W
Biotechnology and cloning Biotechnology and cloning Lisa Firth Recent advances in science have provoked debate about where cloning will take us. This book considers the social and ethical considerations of cloning, including whether cloning humans is acceptable,… OL24251113W
Citizenship and participation Citizenship and participation Lisa Firth What makes a good British citizen? This book covers national identity, voting and government, and young citizens. It looks at the rights and responsibilities of a citizen as well as what it means to … OL24254975W
Consumerism and ethics Consumerism and ethics Lisa Firth This title looks at the issues surrounding consumption and consumer power, including the impact of the recession on our buying habits, at consumer rights, at how to be an ethical shopper, and at the … OL24257228W
Coping with stress Coping with stress Lisa Firth Modern living provides plenty of opportunities to become stressed. This book explores what stress and anxiety is and how we can learn to deal with it. It also looks at how stress sufferers are often … OL24257666W
The media The media Lisa Firth Contemporary society is saturated with popular media. Websites such as Wikileaks are also provoking debate into issues such as freedom of speech and press regulation. This book covers these issues an… OL24285292W
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