| Description |
vii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Transforming social work practice |
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Transforming social work practice.
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| Contents |
1. A framework for understanding contemporary social work -- 2. Social work, community work and social change -- 3. Squaring the circle: from the individual to the collective? -- 4. The voluntary and independent sectors: communitarianism, compact or conflict? -- 5. Involving, integrating or ignoring? Service users, carers and social work -- 6. New forms of practice: professionalism, partnerships and pedagogy -- 7. Learning from Europe: reflections on the challenges to social work in selected European countries -- 8. Conclusion. New parameters for social work |
| Summary |
"This book is part of the Transforming Social Work Practice series written specifically to support students on social work degree courses. The social work environment in the UK is undergoing a profound change. The social care workforce is becoming more skilled and indications are that the UK is beginning to learn from other traditions in European social work, particularly around pedagogy, social pedagogy and social education. This book provides an accurate overview of the current state of social work in the UK, looking at the most current developments and drawing on national policy developments"--Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-161) and index |
| Subject |
Social service -- Great Britain.
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Social workers -- Great Britain.
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| ISBN |
9781844450794 paperback |
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1844450791 paperback |
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