Key Concepts in Social Work Practice
- Aidan Worsley - University of Central Lancashire, UK
- Tim Mann - University of Chester, UK
- Angela Olsen - Salford University, UK
- Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead - University of Chester, UK
SAGE Key Concepts series
This book is a quick and accessible reference guide to the key concepts that social work students and professionals need to understand to be effective. The authors place practice at the center of the text, and include a host of case examples to bring the concepts to life.
Examining the essential topics of the social work curriculum, the concepts covered relate to practice, theory, policy and personal challenges. Further reading is included in each entry, so that the reader can explore what they have learned in more detail.
This book will be an invaluable resource for social work students during their studies and on their practice placement. It will also be useful for qualified social workers, who want to continue their professional education.
A helpful introduction for first year social work students with clear application to practice and pointers for further exploration.