Delbert Martin Mann (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hard Cover -- Good -- Other than repair to back cover, book is tight and structurally sound -- 690 pages with index -- Later printing.

No Binding. Condition: VG. 8536-R935. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.

No Binding. Condition: VG. 8536-R104. VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; VG. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards and spine have only minor wear with pristine lettering. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. Signed by the Author Delbert Martin Mann to his daughter with the following inscription: "To my dear daughter, Gladys Lyon Mann with deepest affection, Delbert Martin Mann". Tenth printing. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Fifth edition. Good Hardcover rubbed at spine ends and lightly bumped corners, cover and foredges soiled, spine and pages browned, ink underlining, writing on front endpaper.

Trade Paperback. 16 pages. B/W illustrations. Film starring Glenn Ford and Geraldine Page. 11 x 17 inches. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Pages clean and bright, no markings, wear to edges. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 453 pp. Original red cloth covers w/ title in gilt. Covers moderately soiled and rubbed. Spine a bit sunned. Illust. w/ figures of a Jail Record Card and Punch Card; also includes two fold-out maps and many tables. Contents nice.

Condition: NEAR FINE. First printing. The University of Virginia Institute for Research in the Social Sciences Monograph No. 16. A very detailed and thorough look at the prisons and jails throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a look at the history, the current procedures for everything ranging from feeding, control, health, and a look towards the future. The introduction makes the point that it is very difficult to make improvements to the system, which is deeply imbedded in our social system and benefits from the often mistaken assumption that things are being well-handled. An interesting association copy INSCRIBED by one of the authors - Delbert Mann - to his son, Delbert Mann, Jr, the Academy Award winning director of "Marty" as well as the director of many other films, including "Dark at the Top of the Stairs," "Separate Tables," and more. Illustrated with figures of a Jail Record Card and Punch Card, two fold-out maps and many tables. Index, xvi, 453 pp. Near fine in a good dust jacket. (some fading to the spine, offsetting to the endpapers from a newspaper review laid in, dust jacket has a loss of approx 1/2 at base of spine, other edgewear).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an invaluable exploration of the complexities of human distress, examining a range of social and individual factors that contribute to personal and familial struggles. The author skillfully interweaves case studies with theoretical insights, offering a comprehensive understanding of the issues faced by those experiencing poverty, unemployment, illness, and other challenges. The work draws upon diverse disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and economics, to present a nuanced analysis of the causes and consequences of social disorganization. The author emphasizes the importance of viewing human problems holistically, considering both individual characteristics and the broader social context in which they arise. This book is an essential resource for social workers, counselors, and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the origins and potential solutions to the social problems that affect our communities. It challenges readers to critically examine the interconnectedness of individual well-being and societal structures, offering valuable insights into the complexities of human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.