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Kate Wilson - Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice - 9781408244708 - V9781408244708
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Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice

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Description for Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice Paperback. Essential knowledge and skills are examined in this introduction and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research, case scenarios and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, this text will stimulate interest and actively engage the reader. Num Pages: 760 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1410.

Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice has quickly established itself as a leading and uniquely comprehensive introduction to the field. Essential knowledge and skills are examined with authority and depth, and key debates approached in an accessible, informative and engaging way. Underpinned by research and advice to make close illustrative links with practice, it stimulates interest and actively engages the reader.

Richly supported throughout with examples and real-life case scenarios, the text encourages the reader to adopt a critical and reflective approach. Furthermore, believing that social work exists to help people through complex and painful transitions in life, the ... Read more

This text is essential reading for social work students on undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes, newly qualified social workers and practitioners in a variety of settings

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Product Details

Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Number of pages
760
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
760
Place of Publication
Harlow, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781408244708
SKU
V9781408244708
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About Kate Wilson
Kate Wilson is Professor Emeritus of Social Work, University of Nottingham. Gillian Ruch is Senior Lecturer in Social Work Studies, University of Southampton. Mark Lymbery is Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham. Andrew Cooper is Professor of Social Work, University of East London and the Tavistock Clinic, London. ... Read more

Reviews for Social Work: An Introduction to Contemporary Practice
"This is a book that every social work student, as well as more experienced practitioners, should read and keep dipping into. As always, managers will also benefit, not least in order to remember where they came from." - Professional Social Work "This large book (760 pages) covers all aspects of social work and is an ideal ... Read more

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