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Understanding and Using Theory in Social Work
Juliette Oko
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Description for Understanding and Using Theory in Social Work
Paperback. This book helps students to understand the relationship between theory and practice in social work. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 9. Weight in Grams: 290.
Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging and complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author, subjects covered include values and ethics, organisational contexts and putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory and practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment and concepts of social exclusion and the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning and reflective thinking.
Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging and complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author, subjects covered include values and ethics, organisational contexts and putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory and practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment and concepts of social exclusion and the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning and reflective thinking.
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Transforming Social Work Practice Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Exeter, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857254979
SKU
V9780857254979
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About Juliette Oko
Juliette Oko is a senior lecturer at the University of Teesside and is the course leader for the social work degree programme. Her research interests include social work theory and practice and reflective practice. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a qualified social worker in the field of adult services and mental health and in children and ... Read more
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