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Critical Practice in Social Work
Critical Practice in Social Work
Paperback
Published:
16 April, 2009
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Description
What do social workers need to know in order to practise skilfully and effectively? Edited by three Social Work’s leading scholars, the second edition of this highly respected textbook helps bridge the gap between social work theory and the challenges of day-to-day practice.
Versatile and thoughtful, the book's simultaneous accessibility and depth make it essential reading suited for both social work students at undergraduate and post-qualifying level. Practitioners, too, will learn and benefit from the insights collected together in this valuable addition to their bookshelf.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780230218635 |
| ISBN10 | 0230218636 |
| Number Of Pages | 432 |
| Item Weight | 712 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 2nd edition |
Media Reviews
Praise for this edition: 'An excellent update to this thought provoking text.' -Liam Foster, Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, UK Praise for the first edition 'Excellent...on the relationship between values and social work, Chris Clark's elegant chapter on rights, justice and citizenship [is] especially well argued.' -Prof. Martin Davies, THES
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Author's Bio
ROBERT ADAMS is Visiting Professor of Social Work in the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Teesside, UK.
LENA DOMINELLI is Professor of Applied Social Sciences and Head of Social and Community and Youth Work at the University of Durham, UK.
MALCOLM PAYNE is Adviser (Policy and Development) at St Christopher's Hospice, London, UK.
There are also a number of prestigious contributors to this book, bringing experience of teaching and practice from a variety of backgrounds.