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Preparing for Practice
Neil Thompson
ISBN: 9780230221802
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
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Extensively updated to reflect the recent developments in theory and practice, this edition of Understanding Social Work covers the basics in an easy-to-comprehend style. It is an ideal preparatory text for those considering a career in social work, students just starting their degree and in preparation for the first placement.
Social work is a challenging yet rewarding career. It involves dealing with a range of people and situations and requires knowledge, skill and a commitment to important professional values. This well-written book, from one of social work's most highly respected authors, provides an informative and thought-provoking introduction to what it is to be a successful social worker. Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice, this new edition incorporates extensive updates. It reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy. It also features a wide variety of practice examples and new 'Voice of Experience' quotes, giving readers an exciting insight into the job of today's practitioners. Described as a 'must-have' by current students, this popular text continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers considering a career in social work; students in the early stages of training; and anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role.
| ISBN | 0230221807 | | Pages | 256 | | ISBN13 | 9780230221802
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 402 | | Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan | | Published in | Basingstoke | | Imprint | Palgrave Macmillan | | Previous ISBN | 9781403942029 | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 234 | | Publication date | 29 May 2009 | | Width (mm) | 155 | | DEWEY | 361.3 | | Spine width (mm) | 14 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Undergraduate |
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| 1 | | Making sense of social work | | | | 2 | | The legal and policy context | | | | 3 | | The knowledge base | | | | 4 | | The skills base | | | | 5 | | The value base | | | | 6 | | Achieving good practice | | | | 7 | | Facing the challenge | | | | Appendix | | Internet resources | | | | | | References | | | | | | Index | | |
5-Star Reviews on Amazon: 'The bible of Social Work' 'This is a book everyone should be able to understand, follow and learn from! A must for students and qualified Social Workers.' '...covers everything you need to accompany your course and is most definitely my most used book.' 'I bought this before my interview for the social work MA course. Only 10% of applicants made it through and I was one of them, thanks to this book!' '!it has some great condensed tips for theory and practice. Well, well worth it.'  Be the first to write a customer review
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