Understanding social work : preparing for practice
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Understanding social work : preparing for practice
Palgrave Macmillan, 2005
2nd ed
- : paperback
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Bibliography: p. 190-197
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This established and successful textbook provides a superb introduction to the nature of social work: its legal and policy base, the knowledge, skills and values involved, and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face. This new edition has been completely updated to include recent developments in the field. In particular, it takes into account further theoretical issues, contemporary writings, and changes in the organisation of social work education. The author has also included useful suggestions about websites and further reading. Revamped and updated, this outstanding text will be an invaluable guide for all those considering or beginning a career in social work.
Table of Contents
The Author Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgements Introduction Making Sense of Social Work The Legal and Policy Context The Knowledge Base The Skills Base The Value Base Achieving Good Practice Facing the Challenge Conclusion Appendix: Internet Resources References Index
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