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Social Work Theories and Methods
Mel Gray
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Description for Social Work Theories and Methods
Paperback. The second edition of a text mapping directly onto a core module of the undergraduate social work degree: theories and methods. Chapters are written by a range of contributors from universities including Lancaster, Birmingham, Nottingham, York, UCLAN, UEA, Manchester and Glasgow. Editor(s): Gray, Professor Mel; Webb, Stephen. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 187 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
The second edition of this celebrated book by two of the world′s leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories, theorists and perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory and social work methods. It brings together some outstanding international researchers in social work to challenge the reader to critically question how they think about social work.
The second edition of this celebrated book by two of the world′s leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories, theorists and perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory and social work methods. It brings together some outstanding international researchers in social work to challenge the reader to critically question how they think about social work.
The new edition includes a focus on the psychosocial perspective, with three new chapters on:
- Cognitive behavioural approaches
- Attachment theory and psychoanalytic social work
- Ecological approaches
Each chapter allows the ... Read more
This book will be valuable for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in social work theory and research methods, social work interventions and perspectives as well as post qualifying students and researchers in social work.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
582g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446208601
SKU
V9781446208601
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Reviews for Social Work Theories and Methods
Praise for the first edition: ′An excellent book that provides a good deal of valuable material to stimulate debate and to alert readers of the need to engage more critically with the wider world in which social work is located. Professor Keith Popple, Professor of Social Work, London South Bank University This ... Read more