Social Policy & Social Work : An Introduction

Cunningham, Jo, Cunningham, Steve

ISBN 10: 1473916550 / ISBN 13: 9781473916555

Published by SAGE Publications, Limited, 2017

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Policy & Social Work : An Introduction
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473916550
• ISBN 13: 9781473916555
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.292 pounds

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Synopsis

An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society and how it is applied to everyday practice.

About the Authors

Jo Cunningham was a Principal Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Central Lancashire and programme leader of the BA Social Work. Jo taught sociology and social work practice for a number of years. Before commencing her lecturing career, Jo was a social worker in the area of children and families. Her research interests included childhood accidents and child death, and more recently the practice implications of asylum policy for professionals, children and their families.

Steve Cunningham is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Central Lancashire. He has taught sociology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level for 27 years. His research interests are focused on welfare history, poverty and social security, the sociology of welfare and children’s political activism. He is the author of numerous publications in these areas.