Understanding and using theory in social work / Juliette Oko.
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TextSeries: Transforming social work practicePublisher: Exeter, [England : Learning Matters Ltd, 2011Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 138 p. ; 25 cmISBN: 0857254979 (pbk.); 9780857254979Subject(s): Social service| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Shelves | Print book | HV40.O46 2011 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0004516G | ||
| Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Shelves | Print book | HV40.O46 2011 (Browse shelf) | c. 2 | Missing | 7003540J |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-129) and index.
Introduction to understanding social work theory -- The relationship between theory and practice in social work -- Values and ethics in social work -- Social work and its organisational context -- Putting theory into practice.
Written in an accessible style, this title introduces theory as an explanatory framework that is drawn upon by the social worker to inform their decision-making process, by helping to 'make sense' of what is going on.