The Social Work Companion

2. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-137-50217-9
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL

Buch, Englisch, 456 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 781 g

This new and fully updated edition of a hugely popular textbook is a practical and user-friendly guide that lets students know what to expect from their course and will be there every step of the way as a reference tool. Written by experts in the field, the book guides the reader through from their academic study on social work courses to entering the field as a practitioner.

The Social Work Companion is the essential survival guide for students on qualifying courses in social work and a helpful resource for experienced practitioners.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thompson, Neil

Thompson, Sue

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: STUDYING SOCIAL WORK.- 1.1 Your Social Work Course.- 1.2 Maximizing Your Learning.- 1.3 Law, Politics and Society.- 1.4 Conclusion.- PART II: CORE TOPICS.- 2.1 Social Work Processes.- 2.2 The Social Context.- 2.3 Human Development.- 2.4 The Organizational Context.- 2.5 Law and Policy.- 2.6 The Value Base.- 2.7 Reflective Practice.- 2.8 Conclusion.- PART III: KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS.- 3.1 Introduction to Part 3.- 3.2 Terms and Concepts.- PART IV: KEY THEORIES AND THEORISTS.- 4.1 Introduction to Part 4.- 4.2 Theories and Theorists.- PART V: DRAWING ON RESEARCH.- 5.1 Why is Research Important?.- 5.2 Understanding Research Methods and Processes.- 5.3 Incorporating Research into Practice.- 5.4 Conclusion.- PART VI: CAREER PATHWAYS.- 6.1 Career Opportunities Across Settings.- 6.2 Continuous Professional Development.- 6.3 Applying for Jobs.- 6.4 Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Neil Thompson and Dr Sue Thompson have, between them, a total of almost sixty years' experience in social work. They are both independent authors, researchers and online tutors. Their company website is at www.avenuemediasolutions.com and Neil's blog is at www.neilthompson.info/connect.