Ethics and Values in Social Work (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work) - Hardcover

Banks, Sarah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333609182 ISBN 13: 9780333609187

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1995

Synopsis

A welcome addition to the social work ethics literature. Banks offers us some helpful analyses of recent trends and the book has something to offer to both practitioners and academics.' - Stephen Wilkinson, British Journal of Social Work;Does recent thinking on consumer rights, community care and anti-oppressive practice challenge traditional social work values? Should social workers feel guilt and blame when things go wrong? What role do codes of ethics play? This thoughtful and supportive book considers social work ethics and values in the context of current pressures and changes. Case studies and exercises are included to assist social workers in reflecting on practice and to help reduce feelings of guilt and anxiety in making difficult ethical decisions.

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Review

'...provides a comprehensive yet deep analysis on the ever changing context of social work practice... useful for academics teaching practical ethics, for social work students, and a real windfall for social work practitioners...' - British Journal of Social Work

From the Publisher

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Contents: Introduction: The Current Context of Social Work - Ethical Issues in Social Work - Social Work Values - Values and Knowledge - Professional Codes of Ethics - Users' Rights: Codes of Practice and the New Consumerism - Social Workers' Duties: Policies, Procedures and the New Managerialism - Ethical Problems and Ethical Dilemmas in Practice: Case Studies

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333609182
• ISBN 13: 9780333609187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200