Understanding and Using Theory in Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice Series) - Softcover

Book 22 of 70: Transforming Social Work Practices

Oko, Juliette

 
9780857254979: Understanding and Using Theory in Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0857254979 ISBN 13: 9780857254979
Publisher: Learning Matters, 2011

Synopsis

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging and complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author, subjects covered include values and ethics, organisational contexts and putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory and practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment and concepts of social exclusion and the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning and reflective thinking.

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About the Author

Juliette Oko is a senior lecturer at the University of Teesside and is the course leader for the social work degree programme. Her research interests include social work theory and practice and reflective practice. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a qualified social worker in the field of adult services and mental health and in children and families social work.

From the Back Cover

This book helps students to understand the relationship between theory and practice in social work.

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Publisher
Learning Matters
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0857254979
ISBN 13 
9780857254979
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
156