A comprehensive introduction to the field, with contributions from leading experts that illuminate the focus and purpose of social work.
New edition of THE leading social work textbook for undergraduates
Provides comprehensive coverage of all subject areas relevant to a career in social work
Covers the reasons for social work, the application of knowledge to practice, the practice context, and its psychosocial framework
Gives detailed coverage of the perspectives of service users, carers and the Disabled People’s Movement
The book brings together material on children and families side-by-side with detailed accounts of work with adult service users
Each chapter lists five key points, three questions for discussion, and three recommendations for further reading
About the Author
Martin Davies is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, where his foundation leadership of the social work programme took it to a leading position in the UK for both research and teaching.
New to Edition
Now includes new sections on the misuse of drugs and alcohol, population movement and immigration, assessment, intervention and review and social work ethics
Each chapter lists five key points, three questions for discussion, and three recommendations for further reading
All chapters include updated material and some have been completely rewritten
