Social Work Theories and Methods
- Mel Gray - University of Newcastle, Australia
- Stephen Webb
The Second Edition of this celebrated book by two of the world's leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories, theorists and perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory and social work methods. It brings together some outstanding international researchers in social work to challenge the reader to critically question how they think about social work.
The new edition includes a focus on the psychosocial perspective, with three new chapters on:
- Cognitive behavioral approaches
- Attachment theory and psychoanalytic social work
- Ecological approaches
Each chapter allows the reader to relate the theories and methods discussed to their own personal experiences. This reader friendly book includes student questions, glossaries and recommended reading so that students and practitioners can reappraise and expand the knowledge they have learned.
This book will be valuable for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in social work theory and research methods, social work interventions and perspectives as well as post qualifying students and researchers in social work.
A useful addition to the recommended reading for M Prof students
Great additions to an already great book
Another great revised edition which clearly applies complex theoretcial frameworks & methods to SW practice.
A good supplementary read for any SW (under or postgraduate) student struggling with their application / understanding / relevancy of SW theories in everyday practice.
This is a comprehensive volume which presents important theories and contemporary pespectives in an easy to read and engaging manner.
A good introduction to a wide range of theoretical perspectives that are useful and influential within social work.
The second edition of this text builds on the first and is just as interesting as the first edition with extras.
Generally, it can be difficult to get enthusiastic over further editions, as many lack relatively new thinking or concepts to consider. However, this is not the case with this text and part 2 provides eight chapters on different perspectives that are integral to social work practice in building a repertoire of knowledge that is pragmatic and essential to aiding practitioners in the field of social work and health professions to build on their critical / forensic approaches.
I would recommend this book to anyone who possesses an inquiring mind with a thirst for learning and understanding different ways of seeing things.
