The quality of early social relationships has a deep bearing on our psychological and social development; adversity in childhood can lead to adult relationships that may be difficult and distressing. This book addresses the needs of social workers in understanding and assessing the nature and origins of such disturbed social relationships. Taking a comprehensive and wide-ranging look at the theories emerging in and around attachment theory, it provides a sophisticated but accessible base from which social workers can make sensitive assessments and develop humane practices.
- ISBN10 0333625617
- ISBN13 9780333625613
- Publish Date 5 July 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 June 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English