Essential Theory for Social Work Practice
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work
| Author: | Chris Beckett, Nigel Horner | ISBN: | 9781473911710 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | November 9, 2015 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chris Beckett, Nigel Horner |
| ISBN: | 9781473911710 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | November 9, 2015 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.
New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention.
Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the 'must-have' theory text for all social work students.
Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.
New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention.
Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the 'must-have' theory text for all social work students.
