Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice

Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice

by Dr Gillian Ruch (Author), Dr Mark Lymbery (Author), Prof Andrew Cooper (Author), Prof Kate Wilson (Author)

Synopsis

Social Work: an Introduction to Contemporary Practice is an exciting, new 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, this text will stimulate interest and actively engage the reader.

Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the authors encourage the reader to adopt a critical and reflective approach. Furthermore, as social work exists to help people through complex and painful transitions in life, the book sets the relationship at the heart/centre of social work practice.

This text will be essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and post-graduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 752
Edition: 1
Publisher: Longman
Published: 25 Feb 2008

ISBN 10: 140585846X
ISBN 13: 9781405858465
Book Overview:

This text will be essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and post-graduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings.


Author Bio

Kate Wilson is Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham.
Gillian Ruch is Senior Lecturer in Social Work Studies, University of Southampton.
Mark Lymbery is Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham.
Andrew Cooper is Professor of Social Work, Tavistock Clinic and the University of East London.

Each author has wide experience of social work education and helping students to integrate learning into their practice.