| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 200 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Student social work |
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Student social work.
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| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part 1 Core models; 1 What is social work for?; 2 What is social policy about?; 3 The role of the state; Part 2 Key issues; 4 Needs and rights; 5 Inequality and poverty; 6 Participation and choice; Part 3 Current topics; 7 Professionalism and inter-professional working; 8 Organisation and regulation; 9 Social work and money; Conclusion: Between the middle and the margins; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, liberty and our understanding of 'the good society'. This book provides an introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-194) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Social service.
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Social policy.
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public policy.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Human Services.
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Social policy
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Social service
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203863268 |
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0203863267 |
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9780415454124 |
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0415454123 |
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9780415454131 |
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0415454131 |
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