Analysis of language and discourse in social sciences has become increasingly popular over the past thirty years. Only very recently has it been applied to the study of social work, despite the fact that communication and language are central to social work practice.
This book looks at how social workers, their clients and other professionals categorise and manage the problems of social work in ways which are rendered understandable, accountable and which justify professional intervention. Features include:
studies of key practice areas in social work, such as...
Analysis of language and discourse in social sciences has become increasingly popular over the past thirty years. Only very recently has it been ap...
Christopher Hall Stefaan Slembrouck Srikant Sarangi
Analysis of language and discourse in social sciences has become increasingly popular over the past thirty years. Only very recently has it been applied to the study of social work, despite the fact that communication and language are central to social work practice. "Language Practices in Social Work" looks at how social workers, their clients and other professionals categorize and manage the problems of social work in ways which are rendered understandable, accountable and which justify professional intervention. Features include: - studies of key practice areas in social work, such...
Analysis of language and discourse in social sciences has become increasingly popular over the past thirty years. Only very recently has it been appli...
The most complete guide available to the correct pronunciation of German for native English speakers. Revised and updated, a new feature for this edition is that the discussion of English-speaking learners' pronunciation problems has been extended to include American learners, reflecting the worldwide usage of the first volume. Each chapter deals with a separate aspect of the problems of modern German pronunciation; vowels, consonants, stress and intonation, and the reduced ('weak') forms of conversational pronunciation. Comprehensively illustrated with clear pronunciation and intonation...
The most complete guide available to the correct pronunciation of German for native English speakers. Revised and updated, a new feature for this edit...
This innovative book explores social work, therapy and counselling as a series of encounters - between clients and human services professionals, social workers, their colleagues and other professionals, and more widely between citizens and the state. Providing a variety of social constructionist perspectives on the idea of the 'client', it presents in-depth discussion of the roles, language and contexts of meetings between social workers and their clients. International contributors present discussion on categorization, analysing identities and reflexive practice. Drawing data from a variety...
This innovative book explores social work, therapy and counselling as a series of encounters - between clients and human services professionals, socia...
It is dark...darker than it had been the night before. Darker than the bluest night in this town, one that existed for decades, centuries even, way before those that currently walked its streets had been born. Before they took their first step, and last steps. Before Richard was hit by that bus on Eighth Avenue, an avenue where the wind battered its windows and tumbled trash and leaves into the street, where rain would come and go, yet always leave its mark, where people were born and left immediately; heading out on the first train to the first place that didn't know their name, where they...
It is dark...darker than it had been the night before. Darker than the bluest night in this town, one that existed for decades, centuries even, way be...
With communication and relationships at the core of social work, this book reveals the way it is foremost a practice that becomes reality in dialogue, illuminating some of the profession s key dilemmas. Applied discourse studies illustrate the importance of talk and interaction in the construction of everyday and institutional life.
This book provides a detailed review and illustration of the contribution of discourse approaches and studies on professional interaction to social work. Concentrating on how social workers carry out their work in everyday organisational encounters with...
With communication and relationships at the core of social work, this book reveals the way it is foremost a practice that becomes reality in dialog...
...It doesn't really matter where we stand in this world-proudly in the center or forgotten in the corners. The love of the Father and His grace, flowing out from the sacrifice of His only Son, is there to cover all of our sins, all of our failures, to make us into the beautiful vessels He originally intended. The spiritual readings in this collection are down-to-earth, humorous, and touching. Written in a simple, conversational style, these devotionals are designed to bring you closer to a God who longs to be closer to you-and they are sure to reaffirm your faith in a fresh new way. Tall,...
...It doesn't really matter where we stand in this world-proudly in the center or forgotten in the corners. The love of the Father and His grace, flow...
Being a foster dad is one of the most selfless jobs a man can endure. It is also one of the most gratifying. In this book, Julian Goodson will creatively explain how he turned his childhood traumas into adult triumphs. Realizing that his life has heavily revolved around foster care and adoption, Julian writes about his thoughts and personal experiences in a heartfelt and engaging book. Julian humbly writes about his youth and his parenting experiences, helping the reader identify that he is not a blessing to his kids, but that his kids are the blessing to him. In this book, you will learn...
Being a foster dad is one of the most selfless jobs a man can endure. It is also one of the most gratifying. In this book, Julian Goodson will creativ...
