Understanding and Using Theory in Social Work

Juliette Oko

ISBN 10: 0857254979 / ISBN 13: 9780857254979

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

About this Item

2012. Second Edition. Paperback. This book helps students to understand the relationship between theory and practice in social work. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding and Using Theory in Social Work
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857254979
• ISBN 13: 9780857254979
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging and complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author, subjects covered include values and ethics, organisational contexts and putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory and practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment and concepts of social exclusion and the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning and reflective thinking.

About the Author

Juliette Oko is a senior lecturer at the University of Teesside and is the course leader for the social work degree programme. Her research interests include social work theory and practice and reflective practice. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a qualified social worker in the field of adult services and mental health and in children and families social work.