Essential theory for social work practice / Chris Beckett and Nigel Horner.
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TextPublisher: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Second EditionDescription: ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781446285732; 9781446285725Subject(s): Social service | Social service -- PracticeLOC classification: HV40 | .B38 2016Summary: Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students′ training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention. Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the ′must-have′ theory text for all social work students.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-270) and index (pages 271-278).
Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students′ training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention. Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the ′must-have′ theory text for all social work students.