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.

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Social service.

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