This text should be a key reference for students of the many and varied helng professions. It offers concise explanations of the most important social work terms and concepts in jargon-free language.
Martin Thomas was formerly head of the Institute of Social Work and Applied Social Studies at Staffordshire University and now is a practice educator and tutor at the University of Manchester, UK.
John Pierson was formerly a senior lecturer in Social Work and Applied Social Studies at Staffordshire University and now is visiting lecturer at the Creative Communities Unit at Staffordshire University, UK.