A clear favourite among students and lecturers, this bestselling book introduces the main theoretical models in a clear and accessible way before applying them to various stages of the life course. From infants to older adults, the author uses case studies and practice examples to bring social work methods, skills and principles to life.
This essential text for social work students simplifies key theories by connecting them to real-life applications. It features case studies, self-assessment exercises, and updated chapters on topics like relationship-based work and environmental intervention, aiding students in consolidating their understanding of complex concepts.
It is essential that social work students have a clear grasp of the history and the evolution of social work practice and this classic text explores the fundamental questions: What is social work? How has social work been defined over the years? What does social work look like now? And what is to come?
This text explains the current and anticipated inter-relationship between social work and education, in the light of profound changes confronting the Child Welfare landscape.