Description
| Product ID: | 9781408244708 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Social Work |
| Subtitle: | An Introduction to Contemporary Practice |
| Authors: | Author: Andrew Cooper, Mark Lymbery, Kate Wilson, Gillian Ruch |
| Page Count: | 760 |
| Subjects: | Social work, Social work |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice has quickly established itself as a leading and uniquely comprehensive introduction to the field. Essential knowledge and skills are examined with authority and depth, and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, it stimulates interest and actively engages the reader. Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the text encourages the reader to adopt a critical and reflective approach. Furthermore, believing that social work exists to help people through complex and painful transitions in life, the authors set the relationship at the heart of social work practice. This text is essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice has quickly established itself as a leading and uniquely comprehensive introduction to the field. Essential knowledge and skills are examined with authority and depth, and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, it stimulates interest and actively engages the reader. Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the text encourages the reader to adopt a critical and reflective approach. Furthermore, believing that social work exists to help people through complex and painful transitions in life, the authors set the relationship at the heart of social work practice. This text is essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings |
| Imprint Name: | Longman |
| Publisher Name: | Pearson Education Limited |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2011-06-16 |
