Social work : an introduction to contemporary practice
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TextPublication details: Harlow : Longman, 2011Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xxi, 735 p. : ill. (some col.)ISBN: 9781408244722 (ebook)Subject(s): Social service | Society | Social workGenre/Form: Online access: Open e-book Also available in printed form ISBN 9781408244708Summary: Essential knowledge and skills are examined in this introduction and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research, case scenarios and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, this text will stimulate interest and actively engage the reader. Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice has quickly established itself as a leading and uniquely comprehensive introduction to the field. Essential knowledge and skills are examined with authority and depth, and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, it stimulates interest and actively engages the reader. Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the text encourages the reader to adopt a critical and reflective approach. Furthermore, believing that social work exists to help people through complex and painful transitions in life, the authors set the relationship at the heart of social work practice. This text is essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings
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Previous ed.: 2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Essential knowledge and skills are examined in this introduction and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research, case scenarios and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, this text will stimulate interest and actively engage the reader. Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice has quickly established itself as a leading and uniquely comprehensive introduction to the field. Essential knowledge and skills are examined with authority and depth, and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, it stimulates interest and actively engages the reader. Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the text encourages the reader to adopt a critical and reflective approach. Furthermore, believing that social work exists to help people through complex and painful transitions in life, the authors set the relationship at the heart of social work practice. This text is essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings
Also available in printed form ISBN 9781408244708
Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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