1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910957829403321

Autore

Lovett Frank

Titolo

Rawls's A theory of justice : a reader's guide / / Frank Lovett

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Continuum, c2011

ISBN

1-4411-7107-X

1-282-91262-3

9786612912627

1-4411-5681-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (176 p.)

Collana

Continuum reader's guides

Classificazione

321.1

311.1

Disciplina

320.01/1

Soggetti

Justice

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction and Context; 2 Overview of Themes; 3 Reading the Text; 4 Reception and Influence; Notes; Bibliography and Further Reading; Index

Sommario/riassunto

John Rawls's A Theory of Justice , first published in 1971, is arguably the most important work of moral and political philosophy of the twentieth century. A staple on undergraduate courses in political theory, it is a classic text in which Rawls makes an astonishing contribution to political and moral thought.  . Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Rawls for the first time, the book offers guidance on:. - Philosophical and histori



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910760490003321

Autore

Garner Angela

Titolo

Companion Animal Bereavement: A One Health Workbook for Veterinary Professionals

Pubbl/distr/stampa

CABI, 2021

Wallingford, Oxfordshire ; ; Boston, MA : , : CABI, , [2021]

ISBN

1-78924-538-9

9781789245387

9781789245394

9781789245370

Descrizione fisica

1 recurs en línia (145 pàgines)

Disciplina

155.937

Soggetti

Bereavement

Pet owners

Pets

Veterinarian and client

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This concise workbook is written as a guide for veterinary professionals to support owners through the many challenges they face before, during and after the death of their companion animal.   This unique text provides a wealth of practical advice to be used when supporting both adults and children through the grief process. It offers support when discussing subjects such as natural death versus euthanasia and guiding owners through after death services. Also, it covers the difficulties experienced by owners due to separation for other reasons, such as when a pet has to be rehomed. The book:- Gives highly practical guidance on pet bereavement support for vet staff before, during and after animal loss, including communicating with highly distressed people; - Includes exercises and activities which can be downloaded and shared with owners to help them cope with the destabilising effects of grief;- Helps gain a deeper understanding of the



owners' perceptions of the process, including their fears and feelings; - Addresses the importance of self-care and peer support within the veterinary team or animal welfare organisation;- Contains numerous case studies and practical examples in the book and via additional online resources.