Ethics and Values in Social Work (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work)

This thoroughly revised edition of a modern social work classic textbook from a leading international author, offers a clear and systematic account of professional ethics in relation to social work practice, framed within a global context, and combines a sound grasp of theoretical issues with a sharp focus on the latest policy and practice.Ethics and Values in Social Work successfully synthesises the complex ideas and concepts that characterise social work's value base. Written with Banks' trademark accessibility and theoretical rigour, this book will continue to be an invaluable resource for all students, educators and practitioners of social work.

SARAH BANKS is Senior Lecturer in Community and Youth Work at the University of Durham. A qualified social worker, she has worked in Social Services in County Durham and in the voluntary sector as a community development officer. Her current research interests include professional ethics and work with young people and communities in rural areas.