Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice, this popular textbook reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy. Getting to the heart of what this profession is all about, Understanding Social Work continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers wanting a better understanding of the social work role. What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require?
New to this edition:
- Updates include new material on the importance of social media, resilience, the impact of austerity, rising case-loads, and the increase pressure on social workers
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- ISBN10 1352009722
- ISBN13 9781352009729
- Publish Date 1 April 2020 (first published 3 March 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 February 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
- Edition 5th edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English