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The Short Guide to Social Work

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Short Guide to Social Work
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Adams
SeriesShort Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781847422873
ClassificationsDewey:361.3
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Policy Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 28 April 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This engaging and accessible text offers a concise overview of social work which will appeal to anyone needing a quick introduction to social work as a discipline. It contains essential information for all prospective and new social work students, the theories and policy and practice frameworks as well as current issues facing social work today. Illustrated with many examples from practice, it covers social work with many service user groups including children and families, adults, older people, disabled people and people with mental health problems as well as specialist areas of practice.

Author Biography

Robert Adams is Professor of Social Work, Teesside University and visiting Professor, University of the West of Scotland. He has written and edited many books about social work, including some best-selling titles, and has been an external examiner on qualifying social work programmes for more than 20 years.

Reviews

"An excellent introduction to present day social work which does not patronise or compromise readers, or avoid dealing with the diversity and complexity of the tasks facing practitioners in today's world. Robert Adams should be congratulated for his achievement." Dr. Carol Lewis, Visiting Fellow, School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University "This is a well-crafted book by one of social work's leading authors. It provides an excellent introduction to the field. I particularly welcome the emphasis on social justice. " Neil Thompson, Avenue Consulting Ltd