Applied Social Care : An Introduction for Students in Ireland
ISBN 10: 0717143767 ISBN 13: 9780717143764
Published by M.H. Gill & Co. U. C., 2009
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Synopsis:
A comprehensive introduction to all key study areas within Applied Social Care:
The Field of Social Care; Theoretical Approaches; Practice Issues; Social Care
and Specific Population Groups.
This second edition of Applied Social Care continues to establish Social Care in Ireland as a distinct professional field.
- It is endorsed by the IASCE (Irish Association of Social Care Educators) and by the Resident Managers’ Association.
- This new edition incorporates o Legislative developments since the first edition, including the Health & Social Care Professionals Act 2005
- Additional chapters added to expand on a wide range of topics and themes, including: mental health issues; drugs, alcohol and substance abuse; multidisciplinary teamwork; and responding to challenging behaviour
- Analysis of the most up-to-date research, practice developments, statistics and findings
- Expanded field of expert contributors, both national and international
- Suitable for students of Social Care/Applied Social Studies at FETAC and Degree level.
- Accompanied by a lecturers’ website containing teaching slides for every chapter.
About the Author:
Kevin Lalor, PhD is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of Social Sciences at Dublin Institute of Technology, Mountjoy Square. He is deputy editor of the Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, and Chair of the Board of Directors of Ruhama (Dublin NGO working for women involved in prostitution). Kevin is the DIT representative to IASCE (Irish Association of Social Care Educators).
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Applied Social Care : An Introduction for ...
Publisher: M.H. Gill & Co. U. C.
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good