This edited collection from experts in the social work landscape will empower and challenge the pervasive issue of low morale and resulting attrition of those working and studying within this sector by showcasing the value and positive impact social work can make. Combining insights from field-leadi…
“This book is a reassuring, thorough and essential guide to the world of social work theories and methods…This 4th Edition deserves to find a place on every social work reading list and bookshelf.”Professor Richard Ingram, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK“Based on the belief that all socia…
“This book is a reassuring, thorough and essential guide to the world of social work theories and methods…This 4th Edition deserves to find a place on every social work reading list and bookshelf.”Professor Richard Ingram, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK“Based on the belief that all socia…
“This book should be read by research students, early career researchers, social work practitioners as well as doctoral supervisors new to IPA, who will all find it helpful and insightful.” Dr Angie Bartoli, School of Social Sciences Student Experience Manager, Principal Lecturer in Social Work…
This accessible book aims to help social workers write clearly, accurately and objectively in all contexts, so that they can communicate effectively with multiple audiences. The book gives social workers practical guidance and advice on how to write unambiguously, efficiently and analytically, demon…
This book offers guidance and practice development strategies for social workers on the causes of, and effective responses to, the many different types of conflicts that they may experience from the classroom to the workplace. In addition, the text sets out the complex, multi¬-layered and sometime…
This best-selling text has been used by countless students, practitioners and researchers as a key reference on child protection issues. The book demystifies this complex and emotionally-charged area, outlining research, history, social policy and legislation, as well as the theory and practice unde…
Complete with a foreword by the late Terry Bogg, this handy pocketbook provides accessible guidance to health and social care practitioners on the day-to-day aspects of using and applying the Mental Capacity Act. This includes practical advice, explored with practice examples, on how to set up and u…
