Neil Thompson Books

The story explores themes of identity and self-acceptance as young Anthony seeks to understand the uniqueness of his hair compared to his classmates. His mother encourages him to reach out to Uncle Neil, who uses scientific explanations to address Anthony's curiosity. This engaging narrative not only fosters a sense of pride in cultural differences but also highlights the importance of family support in navigating questions about personal identity.

The manual offers comprehensive guidance for training staff and managers to effectively identify, address, and prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. It highlights the ongoing relevance of these issues and equips readers with essential strategies to foster a safer and more respectful work environment.

Neil Thompson provides a fresh, unique perspective on leadership skills. The Authentic Leader highlights problems with existing approaches and makes a case for a human centred-approach. It will enrich understanding of good leadership by demonstrating the importance of authenticity in empowering and leading others.

Focusing on the impact of childhood trauma, this book equips practitioners and students with essential knowledge to support recovery for children affected by sexual abuse. It emphasizes effective practices and approaches that can be utilized across various disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the recovery process for traumatized children.

The diversity of contemporary society is ever-increasing, and being anti- discriminatory is a fundamental element of social work. Bestselling author Neil Thompson's classic text is now going into its 6th edition, and remains a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality.

Practitioners working within the people professions have a legal and moral responsibility to promote equality wherever possible.

Argues a case for making theory relevant to practice and ensuring that practice is informed by theory in an open, non-dogmatic way. This book is critical of approaches to theory which create a mystique and barriers to understanding. It offers an approach to theory and practice geared towards improving practice and increasing job satisfaction. schovat popis

The new edition of this popular and successful text continues to offer a comprehensive introduction to the diverse field of people skills. Thoroughly updated, it boasts six completely new chapters with relevance to a wide range of occupations and environments. This book will be an essential companion to all students in helping professions.

Focusing on the practical applications of sociology, this book delves into how sociological insights can enhance our understanding of social life and improve various aspects of society. It emphasizes the utility of sociological knowledge in real-world situations, demonstrating its value across different settings and encouraging readers to leverage these insights effectively.

Focusing on the often-overlooked aspect of death management practices, this book explores the rituals and methods surrounding death and body disposal. It challenges the notion that grief and bereavement are solely individual experiences by situating them within broader social and institutional contexts. By analyzing diverse cultural practices globally, the work offers an international perspective that enhances the understanding of dying, death, and the complexities of bereavement, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social arrangements in these experiences.