Books By Nigel Patrick Thomas, Karen Winter - Author

Nigel Patrick Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Childhood and Youth at the University of Central Lancashire. He was a social worker and team leader for 20 years before becoming an academic. He led the establishment of the first all-Wales Postqualifying Child Care Award.

Karen Winter is Professor of Children's Social Care at Queen's University Belfast. Prior to her academic career, Karen worked for 16 years as a social worker and team manager with children and families, and latterly as a guardian, representing children in court proceedings.