Social policy & social work : an introduction /
Cunningham, Jo, 1967-
Social policy & social work : an introduction / Jo Cunningham & Steve Cunningham. - 2nd edition. - ix, 324 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm. - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .
"Mapped to the PCF"--Front cover. Previous edition: published as by Steve Cunningham and Jo Cunningham. 2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society and how it is applied to everyday practice.
Specialized.
9781473916555 (pbk.) : £25.99
Social policy.
Social service--Great Britain.
Society.
Society.
Great Britain--Social policy.
361.6'1'0941
Social policy & social work : an introduction / Jo Cunningham & Steve Cunningham. - 2nd edition. - ix, 324 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm. - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .
"Mapped to the PCF"--Front cover. Previous edition: published as by Steve Cunningham and Jo Cunningham. 2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society and how it is applied to everyday practice.
Specialized.
9781473916555 (pbk.) : £25.99
Social policy.
Social service--Great Britain.
Society.
Society.
Great Britain--Social policy.
361.6'1'0941