Paperback. This classic textbook provides the clearest and most authoritative introduction available to working in situations characterised not only by risk and change but also by high pressure to deliver successful outcomes. Edited by three of the leading names in Social Work, Robert Adams, Lena Dominelli and Malcolm Payne provide an indispensable guide to successful social work practise.Its coherent and thoughtful coverage of practice situations involving complexity, tension and uncertainty is uniquely geared to the needs of students in the final stages of their qualifying Social Work course, professionals returning to study, or those simply wishing to deepen their professional understanding. This radically revised text (previously known as Social Work Futures) is uniquely tailored to fit the needs of final year social work trainees. With an emphasis on refining and deepening professional skills, the text offers clear guidance on hot topics and higher order skills such as research-based practice and leadership. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Practising Social Work in a Complex World (Paperback)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0230218644
ISBN 13: 9780230218642
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: new

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This classic textbook provides the clearest and most authoritative introduction available to working in situations characterised not only by risk and change but also by high pressure to deliver successful outcomes. Edited by three of the leading names in Social Work, Robert Adams, Lena Dominelli and Malcolm Payne provide an indispensable guide to successful social work practise.

Its coherent and thoughtful coverage of practice situations involving complexity, tension and uncertainty is uniquely geared to the needs of students in the final stages of their qualifying Social Work course, professionals returning to study, or those simply wishing to deepen their professional understanding.

About the Authors

ROBERT ADAMS is Professor at the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Teesside, UK.

LENA DOMINELLI is Professor of Social and Community Development at the University of Southampton, UK, and President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work, UK.

Malcolm Payne is Honorary Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, and Kingston University London, UK

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