A Textbook of Social Work

"A Textbook of Social Work" is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to social work practice.

It strikes a balance between the need for social workers to understand the social, economic, cultural, psychological and interpersonal factors which give rise to clients' problems, and the need for them to know how best to respond with practical measures.

Divided into three accessible parts, the text covers context and theory in the first part and social work skills and methods in the second part.

The final part looks at the major specialisms, including, among others, chapters on: children; people with mental health problems; older people; chronic illness and physical disability; learning disability; juvenile and adult offenders; and substance misusers.

Packed full with case studies, further reading and information on up-to-date legislation and service guidelines, this is a invaluable guide to the main activities of social workers and social work students, as well as a valuable resource for practitioners and academics.