Understanding Social Work
Preparing for Practice
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Beschreibung
Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice, this popular textbook reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy. Getting to the heart of what this profession is all about, Understanding Social Work continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers for anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role. What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require?
Ideal preparatory text for those considering a career in social work, students just starting their degree and in preparation for the first placement
A popular and enduring text provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the nature of social work
Focuses on the challenges of achieving good practice and reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy
Covers legal and policy base of social work; as well as the knowledge, skills and values involved; and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face
New to this edition:
Updates include new material on the importance of social media, resilience, the impact of austerity, rising case-loads, and the increase pressure on social workers
Autor*in
Neil Thompson
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