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Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties (Transforming Social Work Practice)

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties (Transforming Social Work Practice)

by PaulWilliams (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.24
Synopsis

Based around the government White Paper, Valuing People (2001), this title is the only up-to-date book on the subject. It outlines the progress made towards achieving the paper's aims and helps students to work towards assessing the needs and circumstances of people with learning difficulties. Throughout the book case studies, summaries of contemporary research and suggestions for further reading aid and reinforce learning. Part of the Transforming Social Work Practice series, it is written for students on the social work honours degree.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 155
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd
Published: 23 Aug 2006
ISBN 10: 1844450422
ISBN 13: 9781844450428

Media Reviews
At last a book with a clear focus on the positive aspects of working with this vulnerable group .- Lecturer, Burnley College
Author Bio
Paul Williams has 40 years' experience of working with people with learning difficulties and was a founder member of the organisation Values into Action which campaigns on behalf of people with learning difficulties. He co-authored a book on self-advocacy and has been involved in the development of citizen advocacy in the UK. Since 1991 he has been a Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Reading, where he teaches working with people with learning difficulties and anti-oppressive practice.