Jan Fook: 3 books

Social work is a human profession founded on social justice. It is difficult, however, to negotiate this in the constantly changing context of the 21st century. Drawing on her own experiences and the experiences of others, Jan Fook returns to address the critical tradition of social work, supporting students...

This fully updated and expanded third edition of a classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to key theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social work and social care. It outlines the theories that underpin social care practice, the main assessment...

Radical Casework represents a major innovation in the social work field. It bridges the seemingly unbridgeable gap between the rhetoric of social analysis and the day-to-day practice of the social worker. Written in a clear, direct style, Radical Casework illustrates, step by step, how broad theoretical...