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Effective Groupwork (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work) (Practical Social Work Series)

Effective Groupwork (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work) (Practical Social Work Series)

by Michael Preston - Shoot (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

    $57.32
Synopsis

This book is an essential introduction to the values, knowledge and skills required for working with different groups in different social work and social care settings. Accessible and comprehensive, this classic text will continue to be invaluable for students and practitioners in social work and the caring professions wanting to learn more about this key practice technique.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: 2Rev Ed
 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 16 Mar 2007
ISBN 10: 1403905525
ISBN 13: 9781403905529
Book Overview: 'Clearly written, this text is useful to students, managers, and practitioners alike - and not just those in social work, but in any other people-orientated professions.' - Lynda Hassall, Community Care Reviews of the first edition: '...covers the essentials of groupwork and raises all the questions pertinent to good practice...' - Voluntary Action '...a useful general introduction to groupwork.' - Social Work Today '...the most practical and down-to-earth primer on group work I have read.' - The Times Educational Supplement

Media Reviews
'Clearly written, this text is useful to students, managers, and practitioners alike - and not just those in social work, but in any other people-orientated professions.' - Lynda Hassall, Community Care Reviews of the first edition: '...covers the essentials of groupwork and raises all the questions pertinent to good practice...' - Voluntary Action '...a useful general introduction to groupwork.' - Social Work Today '...the most practical and down-to-earth primer on group work I have read.' - The Times Educational Supplement
Author Bio
MICHAEL PRESTON-SHOOT is Professor of Social Work and Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, UK. He was Editor of Social Work Education (1993-2006) and is Managing Editor of the European Journal of Social Work. He is Chair, Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee and has researched and published widely on social work education, practice and social work law.