Social Assessment Theory and Practice: A Multi-Disciplinary Framework

ISBN-13: 9781138343009 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 290 str.

Derek Clifford

Opis

First published in 1998, Social Assessment Theory and Practice provides an innovative and comprehensive theoretical and practical basis for social assessment.

Recenzje

’...provides a carefully and cogently argued theoretical basis for the process of assessment which underpins a clearly defined methodology for its execution...deserves a wide readership...’ British Journal of Social Work ’The book succeeds in making connections across a diversity of situations, theories and practices in social assessment, while at the same time remaining very close to the everyday practice of social work...of great value for trainers and professionals...’ European Journal of Social Work

Spis treści

Part 1. Critical Auto/biography: Social Theory for Social Assessment. 1. Values and Methodology. 2. Taking Social Difference Seriously. 3. Reflexivity: Personal Involvement and Responsibility. 4. Historical Location. 5. Interacting Social Systems: The Personal and the Structural. 6. Power. Part 2. Critical Auto/biography: Developing Methods and Dialogues in Practice. 7. Social Assessment and Multi-Professional Practice. 8. Assessing Needs, Risks and Strengths. 9. Children and Families. 10. Mental Health and Distress. 11. Older People. 12. Disabled People. Part 3. Conclusion. 13. Towards Effective Social Assessment.

O autorze

Derek Clifford