Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1408244705
- ISBN-13
- 9781408244708
- Series
- Social Work
- Category
- Social case work
- Pages
- 735
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Authors
- Gillian Ruch, Kate Wilson, Mark Lymbery
Description
`A key text, an excellent read, and highly recommended.' Professor David Howe, University of East Anglia, Norwich `this text comes as a breath of fresh air - by placing relationships once more at the heart of social work practice...whilst also meeting the needs of students in the context of modern social work education.' Professor Adrian James, University of Sheffield `not simply an introductory summary and tour of the field, but provides students with a clear framework and foundation for locating their practice through the rest of their studies, future training and professional careers...This is an ambitious and very impressive book.' Nigel Parton, NSPCC Professor in Applied Childhood Studies, University of Huddersfield 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. Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the text encourages 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.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2011-01-26
- 552 pages
- Paperback
- Prentice Hall
Similar books
-
Understanding Generalist Practice
By Grafton H. Hull, Karen Kay Kirst-AshmanWith its step-by-step approach to implementing planned change, emphasis on skill-building, integration of social work values and ethics, and compliance with new accreditation standards, UNDERSTANDING GENERALIST PRACTICE, International ...
-
Understanding Generalist Practice
Understanding Generalist Practice
-
Wayne State University School of Social Work: Social Work Practice : Methods I & II
By Grafton H. Hull, Karen Kay Kirst-Ashman, Dean H. HepworthWayne State University School of Social Work: Social Work Practice : Methods I & II
-
Understanding Generalist Practice
By Grafton H. Hull, Karen Kay Kirst-AshmanOrganized around the authors' coherent and cohesive Generalist Intervention Model, this introductory guide to generalist social work practice provides users with the knowledge and skills they will need to work with individuals and families, ...
-
Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach
By Karla Miley, Michael O'Melia, Brenda DuBoisThis widely popular text provides a firm foundation for understanding empowerment-based generalist social work, including the practice processes related to constructing and maintaining empowering client-worker relationships through ...
-
Under the Cover of Kindness: The Invention of Social Work
By Leslie MargolinHepworth, Dean H. "Managing Manipulative Behavior in the Helping Relationship." Social Work 38 (1993): 674-82. , and Jo Ann Larsen. Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills. 4th ed. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1993. Hewitt ...
-
Social Work Skills for Beginning Direct Practice: Text, Workbook and Interactive Multimedia Case Studies
By Linda K. Cummins, Judith A. Sevel"Social Work Skills for Beginning Direct Practice: Text, Workbook and Interactive Multimedia Case Studies, Fourth Edition, provides social work students with the social work practice knowledge and skills required for engaging in a ...
-
101 Social Work Clinical Techniques
By Francis Joseph TurnerThis book addresses the concept of Technique and its place in contemporary practice of Social Work.
-
Perspectives on Social Casework
By Helen Harris Perlman2 Charles E. Hendry , “ Community Development , ” Meyer Schwartz , “ Community Organization , ” and Jack Stumpf , “ Community Planning and Development , ” in Encyclopedia of Social Work , ed . Harry L. Lurie ( New York : National ...
-
Grappling with Faith: Decision Cases for Christians in Social Work
By Terry A. Wolfer, Mackenzi HuyserBased on field research, the cases portray the actual experiences of real social workers.