An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, rights and our understanding of the good society . This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience.
The new edition of this popular and accessible text analyses current policies and policy themes relevant to social work, and locates them in the context of fundamental social policy principles and debates. It discusses the nature of social policy...
An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about...
An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, rights and our understanding of the good society . This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience.
The new edition of this popular and accessible text analyses current policies and policy themes relevant to social work, and locates them in the context of fundamental social policy principles and debates. It discusses the nature of social policy and its...
An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about...
All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two -- so that each informs the other -- is both essential and notoriously tricky. This accessible book demystifies the process and offers helpful evidence-based strategies for doing it successfully. Structured around different approaches to learning, Integrating Social Work Theory and Practice covers: Adult and student centred learning Learning and teaching techniques and assessment methods How to locate and identify theory How to critically analyse theory Key theoretical concepts in social science...
All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two -- so that each informs the other -- is both essential an...
This first part of this book sets out frameworks for thinking about the law and ethics, and how they relate to social work. The second part explores a series of areas where profound dilemmas arise - such as end-of-life decisions, respecting peoples' choices but ensuring their safety and that of others, and much more.
This first part of this book sets out frameworks for thinking about the law and ethics, and how they relate to social work. The second part explores a...
Trying to understand how the world looks through the eyes of different individuals and groups and how this shapes how they think and act is something social workers do all the time. It is what social theorists do too. This book identifies and explains in a highly accessible manner the absolute value of social theory for social work. Drawing on the conceptual ideas of a wide range of classical and modern social theorists, the book demonstrates the insights their work can bring to bear on a wide range of social work practice-scenarios, issues and debates.
Departing with the work of...
Trying to understand how the world looks through the eyes of different individuals and groups and how this shapes how they think and act is somethi...
Trying to understand how the world looks through the eyes of different individuals and groups and how this shapes how they think and act is something social workers do all the time. It is what social theorists do too. This book identifies and explains in a highly accessible manner the absolute value of social theory for social work. Drawing on the conceptual ideas of a wide range of classical and modern social theorists, the book demonstrates the insights their work can bring to bear on a wide range of social work practice-scenarios, issues and debates.
Departing with the work of...
Trying to understand how the world looks through the eyes of different individuals and groups and how this shapes how they think and act is somethi...
