Values and Ethics in Social Work - Softcover

Chris Beckett; Andrew Maynard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446203204 ISBN 13: 9781446203200

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

What are my values? What are the values of others around me? What are the values and ethics of the social work profession?

An awareness of our own ethical assumptions, and how these inform our practice, is crucial for the student social worker.

The second edition of this bestselling book is now split into two parts. Part 1 considers the foundations of every person's values and provides a background to moral philosophy. Part 2 examines key ethical issues and how they determine practice, such as using power, allocating resources, treating others with respect and celebrating diversity.

For the second edition, two new chapters have been added to the book, on:

- The political dimension in ethical decision making

- Realism as a guiding ethical principle.

Written in a uniquely straightforward style, everyday social work practice is the key focus throughout. Every chapter includes interactive exercises and case studies, challenging you to reflect on a range of practical dilemmas.

Visit the accompanying companion website for videos of the authors discussing the issues covered in each chapter of the book. These short clips will aid and enhance your understanding of the importance of values and ethics in each area of social work.

Chris Beckett and Andrew Maynard's book is essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate social work students.

About this title

Review:

'A very promising second edition. I have used many parts of the first edition in my teaching and feel that the book has directly contributed to an increased understanding of the subject and higher assignment marks!' -
Lee Pollard, Sheffield Hallam University

The main advantage of this book is clarity and accessibility of the writing style. The authors are very honest in their writing, so students will find it easy to identify with them' -
Valeria Carroll, University of Lincoln

About the Author:

Chris Beckett is a principal lecturer in social work at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.

He is a bestselling author for SAGE and an award winning sci-fi writer. His books include, Human Growth and Development - 2e (2010), Essential Theory for Social Work Practice (2006), Child Protection - 2e (2007) and Values and Ethics in Social Work (2005).

About this edition

• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1446203204
• ISBN 13: 9781446203200
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200