Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice - Softcover

Wilson, Kate; Ruch, Gillian; Lymbery, Mark; Cooper, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140585846X ISBN 13: 9781405858465

Publisher: Longman Pub Group, 2008

Synopsis

`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.

About this title

From the Publisher

Covers the five compulsory elements to degree-level qualification - human growth and development; assessment, planning, intervention and review; law for social workers; communicating with people; inter-professional working A range of in-text features - including reflective questions, summaries, case studies with questions, closer look boxes, professional tips, further reading and websites, and practical activities - encourage reflection, engagement and extension Chapters are directly linked to National Occupational Standards National variations in social work processes and laws are integrated within the text. Specialist contributions on areas such as drugs, youth offending, social care, the law and disability Companion website linking to case studies and further learning and support material

About the Author

Kate Wilson is Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham. Gillian Ruch is Senior Lecturer in Social Work Studies, University of Southampton. Mark Lymbery is Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham. Andrew Cooper is Professor of Social Work, Tavistock Clinic and the University of East London.

Each author has wide experience of social work education and helping students to integrate learning into their practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman Pub Group
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 140585846X
• ISBN 13: 9781405858465
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 752