Social Work Management and Practice: Systems Principles. - Softcover

Bilson, Andy; Ross, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853020222 ISBN 13: 9781853020223

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1989

Synopsis

This second edition of Social Work Management and Practice, first published in 1989, has been extensively rewritten and updated, reflecting the widespread acceptance of the application of systems principles to the practice and management of social work.

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Review

In a context where the old monolithic services have been broken up and new organisations, such as primary care groups, are in their nascent stages, Bilson and Ross' book, which tries to get us out of thinking in a straight line and towards focussing on patterns and connections, is very welcome. This book will be very useful for both tutors and students on Diploma in Social Work courses, and practitioners taking on post-qualifying awards. (Community Care)

Review from the first edition:

'The writers question many of the assumptions under-lying current social work practice, proposing changes not only in policy, resources and practice but also in the theories and language used to describe them.'

(Caring)

About the Author

Andy Bilson is Director of the Centre for Europe's Children at Glasgow University. He is involved in research, monitoring and evaluation of child care at national and international level. Sue Ross is Director of Social Work for East Renfrewshire Council. Her particular professional interests are the development of social work as a profession and the way services are managed and delivered. Both authors have published articles on child care training, research, group work, family therapy and management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853020222
• ISBN 13: 9781853020223
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160