A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory

Learning about social work theory is a bit like hot air ballooning -- it's about looking at the world from above and going on a voyage of discovery to find out what guides social work practice. In 25 clearly labelled chapters, this book explains and discusses social work theory in a crisp, clear and accessible way. Whether you're a student, a newly qualified social worker or a 'seasoned' professional you will find plenty in this book to inform, enlighten and refresh you. Written by David Howe, one of the top British writers in social work, his simple, easy-to-read style makes this text ideal for quick reference in lectures, on placement or in practice. A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory manages to be both compact and comprehensive. You will return to this 'can't live without it' text time and time again.

ISBN 0230233120   Pages 240 ISBN13 9780230233126 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan   Weight (grammes) 259 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan   Published in Basingstoke Format Paperback   Height (mm) 200 Publication date 29 May 2009   Width (mm) 130 DEWEY 361.301   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate

1		Social Work Theory		1
2		Origins		9
3		Casework and Social Reform		14
4		Cause and Function		21
5		Psychoanalytic Theory		29
6		Attachment Theory		42
7		Behavioural Therapies		49
8		Cognitive Therapies		61
9		Cognitive-behavioural Social Work		70
10		Task-centred Work		75
11		Be Responsible, Think Positive		83
12		Solution-focused Approaches		90
13		The Strengths Perspective		99
14		Systemic and Ecological Approaches		108
15		Radical Social Work		121
16		Critical Social Work		129
17		Feminist Social Work		139
18		Anti-oppressive Practices and Empowerment		145
19		Relationship-based Social Work		152
20		Person-centred Approaches		161
21		Reflection and Reflexivity		170
22		Wellbeing		175
23		Brains for Social Workers		182
24		Critical Best Practice		188
25		The Best in Theory		197
		Bibliography		207
		Author Index		218
		Subject index		221

"A comprehensive yet concise introduction to social work theory. A must for every social work student." - Martin Sheedy, Lecturer at Liverpool John Moore's University, UK "An excellent text that is "non-threatening" for new students, who can gain an overall picture of the range of theory available to them." - Kay Wall, Lecturer at North East Worcestershire College, UK "A wonderous handbook, excellent." - Nigel Horner, Lecturer at University of Lincoln, UK 'Howe clearly explains his aspiration for this book, stating that he hopes it will "excite" the reader, and excite it does. I would highly recommend that you chose this title for your collection, and refer to it often in your attempts to understand human beings and the situations they find themselves within.' - Community Care

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