Modern Social Work Theory
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Beschreibung
This masterly text is a classic in its field and will be a reliable companion throughout the course of your studies and your career as a social work practitioner.
In this substantially reworked and updated fourth edition of his best-selling text, Malcolm Payne presents clear and concise evaluations of the pros and cons of major theories that inform social work practice, and comparisons between them. Modern Social Work Theory is now more accessible and comprehensive than ever, offering:
• the most complete coverage of social work theory, from classic perspectives to the very latest ideas, including a new chapter dedicated to strengths, narrative and solutions approaches
• a host of brand new case examples showing how theories can be applied to everyday practice
• new analysis of the ethical dimensions of different social work theories and what common values they share
• 'Pause and Reflect' questions to encourage you to draw on your own experience and develop your thinking
• updated 'Example text' sections which summarise the most current thinking and help bridge the gap between introductions to each theory and more specialist writing.
Modern Social Work Theory is a worldwide best-seller renowned for its masterly overview and measured critique which come together to offer a complete and authoritative introduction to theories of social work practice. It draws on literature from across the world to trace the origins of social work ideas and how they develop, as well assessing their role and value based on scholarly debate and research.
Compact and clearly structured, the book breaks down key issues in a way that is easy for students to grasp. As with the previous edition, the book is composed of two parts: Part I presents a general discussion about the place of social work theory in practice, while Part II reviews groups of related theories, from psychodynamic perspectives to ideas about humanism, existentialism and spirituality. Within Part II, each chapter has been significantly developed to follow a common structure which supports navigability and reflects the likely manner in which students will approach the text.
- Payne provides a balance between classic and contemporary theories (such as solution-focused and strengths-based approaches)
- The author is renown for his ability to translate 'big ideas' into clear, authoritative prose
- Complete coverage of social work theory, from classic perspectives to the very latest ideas
- Clear and concise evaluations and comparisons of the major theories that inform social work practice
- Case Examples and Pause and Reflect questions to encourage you to draw on your own experience and develop your thinking
- Provides general discussion of the relationship between theory and practice (Part I) and a comprehensive theory-by-theory breakdown of theoretical approaches for practice (Part II)
new _to_this_edition
- Brand new case examples showing how theories can be applied to everyday practice
- New analysis of the ethical dimensions of different social work theories and what common values they share
- Updated 'Example text' sections which summarising the most current thinking and helping bridge the gap between introductions to each theory and more specialist writing
- Written style attuned to the needs of social work students at the start of their course, without sacrificing the academic rigour which ensures the book's relevance through subsequent years of study
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Malcolm Payne
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