englischWhen German students begin their studies, they are often surprised at the fact that they are supposed to learn about methods. While studying for their final school exams (‘Abitur’), they have already proved that they can think, which should suffice for politics. However, whereas becoming a [...]

englischThe People’s Republic of China is often classified as a dogmatic and sclerotic authoritarian system, as a special example of socialism and a model sui generis that is different from and opposed to the West. These stereotypical classifications do, however, not stand up to empirical scrutiny. [...]

Diese erste systematische Einführung in das Management der Sozialwirtschaft und das Sozialmanagement behandelt u. a. • das Verhältnis des Managements der Sozialwirtschaft / des Sozialmanagements zu Sozialwirtschaft, Sozialpolitik, Wirtschaftswissenschaften und der Sozialen Arbeit,• die [...]

In den Qualitätsbeschreibungen zur Sozialen Arbeit spiegeln sich bislang überwiegend die Sichtweisen der Fachkräfte wider. Dabei wird übersehen, dass die Geld gebenden Instanzen anderen Qualitätsvorstellungen folgen.Dieses Buch handelt von den Unterschieden und Widersprüchen, aber auch von der [...]

englischThis book aims to sensitise experts in the field of social work to the needs of boys who have been the victims of sexual violence and to strengthen their sense of security in counselling such individuals.

Why do boys and men require a particular approach in this regard? Experiencing sexual [...]

englischOne of journalists’ key tasks is to decide which events are worth being covered in news reports. How do journalists deal with the vast flood of information which their editorial offices receive every day? What criteria do they employ to make such decisions and what determines the value of an [...]