Essential Theory For Social Work Practice

Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding. New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The Importance of Language, Political Perspectives and Environmental Intervention. Written by two well-established and expert authors, this is the 'must-have' theory text for all social work students.

• | Author: Chris Beckett|Nigel Horner
• | Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Feb 08, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 288 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Social Science
• | ISBN-10: 1446285731
• | ISBN-13: 9781446285732