What is Social Work?: Context and Perspectives (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

by NigelHorner (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.76

  Written for those in the early stages of a social work degree or considering social work as a career, the second edition of this well-regarded book has been updated to reflect the major changes in social work in light of the Children Act 2004 together with the new set of arrangements for planning, regulation and quality assurance. It gives an overview of the history of social work from the Middle Ages to its complex structure today and case studies, research summaries and activities encourage readers to reflect on the skills and knowledge required by today's social worker.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.49

  What is Social Work? is part of the Transforming Social Work Practice series written specifically to support students on social work degree courses. Written primarily for those in the early stages of a social work degree or considering social work as a career option, this well-regarded book gives a thorough overview of the historical phases of social work development - how it evolved from its earliest origins in the Middles Ages to the complex structures which exist today - thus giving a clear analysis of the nature of the contemporary social work task. With the aid of case studies, activities and research summaries, readers explore how different groups of service users have been treated historically, and will be able to reflect upon the key knowledge, skills and values for the modern social worker's role. This new edition has been updated to reflect the major changes confronting social work in the light of the Children Act 2004, Every Child Matters, the Green Paper on Adult Care Independence, Wellbeing and Choice, together with the new set of arrangements for planning, regulation and quality assurance.