| Description |
xv, 429 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
The history and development of social work -- A brief history of social work -- Theory and practice in social work -- General trends from studies of the effectiveness of social work -- Evidence-based practice -- Social work methods and approaches -- Assessment, monitoring and evaluation -- Social casework and task-centered casework -- Cognitive-behavioural approaches -- Systemic approaches, including family therapy -- Social work and community work -- Client groups -- Social work with children and families -- Social work with looked after children -- Social work with young offenders -- Social work and mental health -- Social work with people with disabilities -- Social work with older people |
| Summary |
This comprehensive evidence-based guide to social work practice, strikes a balance between the need for social workers to understand the social, economic, cultural, and interpersonal factors, which give rise to clients' problems |
| Analysis |
Social work |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Social service -- Great Britain -- Evaluation.
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Social service -- Great Britain -- History.
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Social service -- Great Britain.
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Social service.
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| Author |
Macdonald, Geraldine M.
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MyiLibrary.
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| LC no. |
2008019813 |
| ISBN |
0203640101 (ebook) |
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0415347203 (hbk.) |
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0415347211 (paperback) |
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9780203640104 (ebook) |
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9780415347204 (hbk.) |
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9780415347211 (paperback) |
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