Social work theories in context : creating frameworks for practice
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Social work theories in context : creating frameworks for practice
Palgrave Macmillan, 2014
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-250) and index
Previous ed. published 2005
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Description
This popular and innovative core text book explores contemporary social work theories and perspectives in a systematic way, using an integrated and flexible framework to link context, theory, and practice approaches. Healy expertly provides an applied guide to social work theory across a range of organisational contexts, showing social work as a diverse activity that is profoundly shaped by professional purpose, public policy, and practice locations.
This is ideal reading to support and develop undergraduate and postgraduate students taking modules on Social Work Theories and Methods on qualifying professional programmes. Its international breadth and supportive pedagogical features have ensured the book's value to students of social work all over the world.
Table of Contents
Dedication.- Acknowledgements.- Preface.- PART I: STARTING POINTS.- 1. Introduction: Social Work Theories in Context.- PART II: UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT OF PRACTICE.- 2. Dominant Discourses.- 3. Professional Discourses.- 4. Alternative Discourses.- PART III: THEORIES IN USE.- 5. Theory Use in Practice.- 6. Systems Theories.- 7. Problem-Solving Approaches.- 8. Strengths and Solution Focused Practice.- 9. Empowerment Theory.- 10. Critical Social Work Theory.- 11. Postmodernism.- 12. Conclusion.- Bibliography.- Index.
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