Understanding Social Work : History and Context

John Pierson

ISBN 10: 8131605515 / ISBN 13: 9788131605516

Published by Rawat Publications, 2012

About this Item

This introductory textbook provides a concise account of the development of social work in Britain, from its beginnings in the industrial revolution to the present day. The book seeks to recover overlooked experiences and important but forgotten debates, whilst re-examining the concepts and approaches developed by chief architects of the profession. The book has several unique features designed to help students both understand the development of social work and to form their own judgements on the issues it raises: Timelines that mark important practice and policy developments Discussion points that pose questions for readers to think through First hand testimony and excerpts from case records showing the viewpoints, perspectives and decisions of social workers in earlier decades Documentary material that encourages students to critically reflect on the present in light of the past Understanding Social Work is written with the student and educator in mind, in a style and format that makes the history of social work approachable, relevant, and profound.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Social Work : History and Context
• Publisher: Rawat Publications
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8131605515
• ISBN 13: 9788131605516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

This introductory textbook offers a compact overview of social work's evolution in Britain, from its origins in the industrial revolution to the present. It aims to rediscover overlooked experiences and significant, forgotten debates, while reevaluating the concepts and methods of the profession's key figures. The book boasts several distinctive features to assist students in comprehending social work's development and forming their own opinions on the issues it raises, including timelines, discussion points, firsthand testimony, and documentary material. 'Understanding Social Work' is written with students and educators in mind, ensuring the history of social work is accessible, relevant, and thought-provoking.

About the Author

John Pierson has been teaching at Staffordshire University for twenty years and is the author of several volumes on social work and social policy, including co-author of the Dictionary of Social Work (Open University Press, 2010).