Social Work : an introduction to contemporary practice / 2nd ed.
Social Work : an introduction to contemporary practice /
Kate Wilson ... [et al.].
- 2nd ed.
- Harlow, England ; New York : Longman, c2011.
- xxi, 735 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 673-707) and index.
Relationship-based and reflective approaches for contemporary social work practice -- Modern social work in context : policy, politics and organisations -- Contemporary challenges -- The development of social work : key themes and critical debates -- The values and politics of social work practice -- Social work knowledge and practice -- Human development through the lifespan -- Law and social work -- Understanding and using research in social work practice -- Assessment in social work practice -- Communication skills -- Planning and intervening -- Inter-professional working -- User involvement -- Informal family carers -- Social work with children and families -- Social work with adults : policy and practice -- Social work with young offenders -- Social work with disabled children and adults -- Social work with adults with mental health problems -- Social work and drug use -- Social work with vulnerable older people.
9781408244708 (pbk.)
Social service.
361.3 / WIL
Includes bibliographical references (p. 673-707) and index.
Relationship-based and reflective approaches for contemporary social work practice -- Modern social work in context : policy, politics and organisations -- Contemporary challenges -- The development of social work : key themes and critical debates -- The values and politics of social work practice -- Social work knowledge and practice -- Human development through the lifespan -- Law and social work -- Understanding and using research in social work practice -- Assessment in social work practice -- Communication skills -- Planning and intervening -- Inter-professional working -- User involvement -- Informal family carers -- Social work with children and families -- Social work with adults : policy and practice -- Social work with young offenders -- Social work with disabled children and adults -- Social work with adults with mental health problems -- Social work and drug use -- Social work with vulnerable older people.
9781408244708 (pbk.)
Social service.
361.3 / WIL